$104000 - $114000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others
This on-site position is open to any qualified applicant in the United States.
This position is on-site in Dallas, TX and a qualified candidate must be local to the area.
Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services
About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about adopting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.
App security specialist
Location: Dallas, TX
Job summary: Seeking a dedicated App Security Specialist (Sr. Associate - Projects) with 6-8 years of experience in the field of application security and identity management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safeguarding our applications from vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data through the effective management of identity solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive security assessments and audits of applications to identify vulnerabilities and suggest mitigation strategies.
Implement and handle CA Identity Manager and CA/Broadcom Identity Manager solutions to ensure robust identity and access management across all applications.
Develop and implement security policies and procedures in line with industry standard processes and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures into the application development lifecycle.
Monitor security systems for anomalies and respond to potential security incidents promptly.
Stay abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
Deliver training and guidance to staff on application security standard processes.
Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for applications.
Work closely with IT and business collaborators to understand their security needs and implement solutions that align with organizational goals.
Handle identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews.
Apply IAM/Identity Management knowledge to improve application security postures.
Qualifications
Demonstrable experience with CA Identity Manager, CA/Broadcom IdentityManager, and IAM/Identity Management solutions is required.
Good understanding of application security principles, frameworks, and technologies.
Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements relevant to application security.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Dedication to staying informed about the latest security threats and technologies.
Experience in defining and implementing security policies and procedures.
Certification(s) Required
CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP) OR EQUIVALENT.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 5th June 2024.
The annual salary for this position is between $104,000 to $114,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others
Experience in defining and implementing security policies and procedures.
6-8 years of experience in the field of application security and identity management.
Construction
On going position
General Location, within a limited area