Cognizant

Intermediate Pen Tester (leveraging AI tools)

Cognizant$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or security assessments
  • Strong proficiency in traditional penetration testing tools and methodologies
  • Exposure to AI-powered security tools and analysis platforms
  • Understanding of application security principles and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting AI-generated findings
  • Knowledge of the vulnerability lifecycle (discovery, assessment, remediation)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies
  • Leverage AI-powered tools for enhanced vulnerability discovery and analysis
  • Validate and triage vulnerabilities from automated tools
  • Document security findings with actionable remediation recommendations
  • Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities by risk and impact
  • Support the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle from discovery to remediation
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve application security posture

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company contributions
  • Paid time off (vacation and holidays)
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs
  • Learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Penetration Tester (AI-Enabled Security) - Threat & Vulnerability Management

Location

Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Penetration Tester with 3-5 years of experience to join our Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) team.

In this role, you will blend traditional penetration testing methodologies with AI-powered security tools to identify, analyze, and validate vulnerabilities across applications and systems. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity, helping strengthen security posture through advanced threat discovery techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Penetration Testing & Analysis

- Conduct comprehensive penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies

- Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance vulnerability discovery and analysis

- Validate and triage vulnerabilities identified through automated and AI-driven tools

Vulnerability Management

- Document security findings with clear, actionable remediation recommendations

- Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, impact, and exploitability

- Support the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle, from discovery through remediation

Application Security

- Identify and evaluate application-level vulnerabilities and security weaknesses

- Collaborate with development and engineering teams to improve application security posture

Collaboration & Communication

- Clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive remediation and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

- 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or security assessments

- Strong proficiency in traditional penetration testing tools and methodologies

- Experience working with or exposure to AI-powered security tools and analysis platforms

- Solid understanding of application security principles and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)

- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to validate and interpret AI-generated findings

- Knowledge of the vulnerability lifecycle (discovery, assessment, remediation)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience testing modern applications (web, APIs, cloud environments)

- Familiarity with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash)

- Industry certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, or similar

- Experience working in agile or DevSecOps environments

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between CAD $85,000 - $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

This role is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Retirement savings plan with company contributions

- Paid time off (vacation and holidays)

- Employee wellness and assistance programs

- Learning and development opportunities

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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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