Location : Atlanta/Charlotte/Raleigh

Job Description

• Be a key member of the team driving the Cloud Security Infrastructure Design and Architecture for the enterprise.
• Be an evangelist for a cloud first approach, recognizing and incorporating specific business requirements, in order to architect solutions that best balance business agility, operational costs, and security risk
• Conducting cloud security analysis of prospective applications migrating to Cloud platforms environments based on NISTs Cyber Security Framework and NIST 800 53 r4. This can include Cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, and AWS.
• Performing Cloud Security Assessments of Cloud platforms environments using industry standard frameworks such as CSA, PCI, and NIST.
• Executing on Cloud security engagements during different phases of the lifecycle assess, design, and implementation.
• Implementation of industry leading practices around cyber risks and Cloud security.
• Designing and developing Cloud specific security reference architecture patterns aligned with the organizations policies, standards and procedures e.g. firewall management, SSL IPSec, security incident and event management (SIEM), data protection (DLP, encryption), user account management (SSO, SAML), and password key management.
• Assisting application teams with transitions to the Cloud from existing on premise environments.
• Documenting all technical issues, analysis, teammate communication, and resolution.
• Provide internal technical training to Advisory personnel as needed.
• Develop complex enterprise reference architecture views with detailed security context
• Build and develop Enterprise Cloud Security Architecture practice.
• Participate in cross functional teams to develop cloud service on boarding framework.
• Participate in cross functional Enterprise Architecture team to align cloud security architecture objectives with Enterprise Architecture.
• Develop and participate in Enterprise Architecture reviews for on boarding SaaS based services.
• Participate in Enterprise Architecture reviews for on boarding SaaS based services.
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skillsets.
• Building and maintaining large scale, multi-part programs while supervising teams to execute against overall strategy.
• Translating pillar strategy by leading others and performing work with significant independence.
• Contributing new intellectual capital through deep specialization in a subject matter area or technical domain within Security Architecture.
• Influencing both internally and externally through building and leading a large team or complex project, or multiple teams or projects, within Security Architecture.
• Engaging business and technology stakeholders at all levels to gather long term goals and requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in and 7 years of experience in development or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices.

2 years of experience architecting, engineering, and/or implementing solutions built in Cloud Service Provider (CSP) environments such as Amazon Web Services (preferred), Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position.

Experience applying and utilizing enterprise architecture standards. Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.

Ability to plan and manage projects.

Ability to solve complex problems by applying best practices.

Ability to mentor less experienced teammates.

Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information.

Preferred Requirements:

Public cloud certifications (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and/or Azure Security Engineer)

Security Certifications (such as CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, CCSP)

Expertise in architecting Cloud Service Provider (CSP)-hosted solutions in one or many of the following domains (such as Identity and Access Management – IAM [aka access control], cryptography, networking, DevSecOps, migration to cloud, and/or cloud governance.

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network welcomes Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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