Cognizant

Configuration Compliance Specialist

Cognizant$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in configuration compliance or related field.
  • Expert knowledge of CIS benchmarks and NIST 853 controls.
  • Proficient in vulnerability scanning tools like Qualys or Tenable.
  • Experience in system administration for Unix or Windows environments.
  • Demonstrable skills in scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement security configuration compliance policies.
  • Validate baseline policy controls and address compliance issues.
  • Generate accurate security scans and reports across multiple technologies.
  • Collaborate with technology teams for seamless compliance integration.
  • Engage actively with various tech products simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible working environment including remote options.
  • Access to industry-leading tools and technologies.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of technology products.
Full Job Description
Job Title - Config Compliance Specialist

Attack surface management and security configuration compliance SME.
• Plan, develop, test and implement configuration compliance baseline policies in support of the Secure Configuration Program.
• Work with technology teams to validate baseline policy controls and remediate non-compliance.
• Ensure consistently accurate scans and reports are generated. Engage on multiple technology products at one time.
• Experience with vulnerability and configuration compliance scanning tools such as Symantec, Qualys, Tanium, Tenable, etc.
• Familiarity as a system admin for Unix, Windows, or workstation administration.
• Familiarity with python, bash, powershell and/or regex as well as the ability to develop scripts and run code.

Mandatory Skills

(Top 5 Keywords or skills)

Skill Proficiency

Years of Experience

Basic Knowledge

Medium

Expert

Qualys, Prisma, AppOMNI, Nutanix

3

X

CIS Benchmark, NIST 853 controls

5

X

Technical skills like python, powershell, regex, scripting

3

X

GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)

3

X


Additional employment information

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.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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