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App Security Specialist

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Job Summary

Essential capabilities

Contribute to the development uplift and continuous improvement of the Hashicorp Vault Plugins

Maintain regular updates with HashiCorps plugin development guidelines.

Provide specialist Hashicorp Vault technical expertise support and advice to application teams.

Contribute to development project related activities and meetings to support delivery of project objectives.

Perform technical problem diagnosis and use technical expertise to determine options and solutions


Responsibilities

Experience

Non Technical Skills

Ability to engage with technical project teams and clarify requirements.

Proven problem analysis and diagnostic skills

Experience in writing business requirement and technical solution documents.

Ability to work well as part of a team or independently as required.

Ability to manage and prioritise multiple project deliverables to meet project timelines.

Proven ability to interact and communicate clearly and with influence on IT Information Technology architects businesspeople managers and technical staff.

Familiarity with explaining technical issues solutions to both business and technical personnel.

Familiarity with the software development life cycle agile development concepts and segregation of duties.

Must Haves

Strong understanding of Go fundamentals

Proven experience in Package management with Go modules

Experience with Unit testing with the Go lang testing package Integration testing with other systems.

Good understanding of HashiCorp Vault Plugin architecture and lifecycle Understanding of HashiCorp Vault Core Concepts

Absolutely MUST be a problem solver capable of analysing problems to establish root cause and be able to produce a plan to fix

Absolutely MUST be able to work independently provided a reasonable amount of training and direction

Absolutely MUST be an effective communicator and have the poise to hold conversations with other service owners

Must be able to call out issues blockers and process deficiencies so that they can be addressed and we can offer a better experience to our colleagues

Prior experience with scripting languages like bash and python is required.

Experience with version control systems like GitHub Bit Bucket etc is required.

Technical knowledge of at least one of the Cloud Platforms specifically AWS Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

About us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

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