Security Engineer (remote)

Security Engineer

Location: Anywhere in United States (remote)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer with 6 to 8 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Firewall Operation and Implementation across various platforms including Azure, AWS, Google and Barracuda Next Gen Firewalls. This remote role requires a proactive individual who can ensure the security of our network infrastructure contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience with SIEM use cases and runbook development
• Demonstrated experience in handling security events in mission critical environments
• Good knowledge of enterprise detection technologies and processes (Advanced Threat Detection Tools, IDS/IPS, Network Packet Analysis, Endpoint Protection)
• Knowledge of network protocols and operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, Databases)
• Relevant security knowledge and experience in two of the following areas: security operations, incident response, network/host intrusion detection, threat response.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively and credibly with internal management and external senior level oversight entities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of Information Security or related risk management experience
• 2+ years of hands-on Information Security SOC/Incident Response experience with analyzing IOCs/Alerts as identified by CSOC & Threat Intel team

Mandatory Skills

* SOC operations

* Splunk SIEM,

* Advanced threat detection

* Security monitoring and incident analysis

* Azure and AWS Cloud exposure

* IDS/IPS and Endpoint exposure and packet analysis

***Applications will be accepted until 11/17/24

Salary and Other Compensation:

• The annual salary for this position is [$47,000 to $87,000] 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 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.

Why Cognizant?

* Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills.

* Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background.

* Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being.

* Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.