Sr. Engineer – Third-Party Cybersecurity & Risk Management

About The Role

As a Senior Engineer – Third-Party Cybersecurity & Risk Management, you will make an impact by strengthening vendor security posture and managing third-party cyber risks across the organization. You will be a valued member of the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, security teams, and external vendors.

In This Role, You Will

• Conduct cybersecurity assessments of third-party vendors to evaluate security posture and risks
• Analyze, document, and track cybersecurity risks associated with vendor relationships
• Review and validate vendor security controls against established frameworks and standards
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual and regulatory security requirements
• Partner with stakeholders to support remediation and risk mitigation efforts
  
  

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• 6–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or information security
• Hands-on experience with third-party risk assessment and vendor security reviews
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
• Proven ability to analyze risks and document findings with clarity and precision
• Experience supporting risk remediation and compliance monitoring initiatives
  
  

These will help you stand out

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Strong attention to detail in risk tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Excellent communication skills to convey risk insights and recommendations clearly
• Experience working within Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) programs
• Familiarity with vendor risk management tools or platforms
  
  

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply—even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting perspectives to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until June 28, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 115,000 - $ 130,000 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
  
  

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.