GRC Security Analyst

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Information Security and Compliance consultant with experience in providing security applications controls and assessments for pharmaceutical Manufacturers located in Raritan, NJ. This resource will work within the Information Security and risk Management department, joining the team responsible for security consulting initiatives of Supply Chain Advanced Therapies IT Platforms related application support. In this role, this resource will be responsible for security & controls throughout global projects related to Supply Chain applications including Car-t Cloud-based software controls, and continuous collaboration and follow-ups with the business partners.

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for advancing cybersecurity of Pharma systems, applications, and integrations across product lines and regions by identifying key risks and controls through security assessments
• Orchestrate and deliver cybersecurity risk assessments of Supply Chain projects, applications, and the technologies that run them while maintaining awareness of the changing threat landscape
• Understand and promote risk management activities associated with external regulations and internal policies such as IAPP, GxP, and GDPR
• Bridge the gap between traditional Information Technology (IT) and business functions by relating cyber threats and vulnerabilities to business imperatives and communicating them to key business leaders
• Actively advise, assess, and lead Business and IT stakeholders in the development of secure information systems and solutions in line with the organization's cybersecurity architecture, IAPP policies, and regulatory requirements.
• We maintain connections across peer groups to continuously understand emerging security solutions that are ground-breaking enablers for mitigating supply chain risk
• We constantly strive to shape the administrative controls for cybersecurity through advisory and assurance services
• Support compliance assessments on regulatory (ie GxP or SOX)
• Make recommendations for application security including change, incident management, process enhancements, access management, and change management
• Consulting stakeholders about data classification and privacy, including data encryption and protection
• Ensures appropriate controls are implemented for Car-t Applications and coordinates alignment with Internal Audit and IT Compliance
• Provide metrics and reports on a weekly basis tracking the entire portfolio, application assessment status, and Risk Acceptance status.
• Experience in providing security applications controls and assessments for Supply Chain Pharmaceutical/Innovative Medicine
• Performing security consulting to ensure that the Minimum Viable Security (MVS) is built into new supply chain Advanced Therapies systems.
• Responsible for performing security risk assessments of existing Advanced Therapies systems applications providing security/risk-related updates and meaningful metrics and answering all questions related to security/risk-related subjects.
• Provide security consulting and assurance for assigned platforms, including:
• Performing risk calculators to identify high risk applications/projects; for those identified, performing application security questionnaires/assessments, identifying security gaps and appropriate remediation actions
• Performing Incident trending to ensure security root causes are identified and remediated
• Evaluating static & dynamic vulnerabilities to identify TLM/ALM & other security issues along with the appropriate remediation actions.
• Large experience in SOX, IAPP, GxP, Privacy compliance requirements
• Provide local oversite for interns, employees / Contractors in the team
• Support Key Advanced Therapies projects:
• Providing a central point for SC security questions or queries on project support, connecting with the appropriate ISRM team member to ensure complete and accurate responses and/or appropriate involvement
• Navigating between all ISRM SC pillars to obtain knowledge regarding security issues
• Ensures appropriate controls are implemented for Car-t Applications and coordinates alignment with Internal Audit and IT Compliance
• Provide metrics and reports on a weekly basis tracking the entire portfolio, application assessment status, and Risk Acceptance status.

What you need to have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience working with security and controls, consulting stakeholders throughout the application implementation process
• Broad knowledge of information security processes and principles is useful in explaining the business value of cybersecurity.
• Experienced in identifying and articulating issues/obstacles regarding application security issues
• Working knowledge of Web/Cloud-based software
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements
• Self-starter and proficient multitasker with excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CISM, CISA etc..

Applications will be accepted until 12 Jan 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly salary for this position is between $[ 114,500 - 134,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and 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

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

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.

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.