Cognizant

Lead Security Engineer - AI Vulnerability Management

Cognizant$105K — $124K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years focused on Qualys or similar tools.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Qualys platform administration.
  • Experience in testing and validating AI/ML models within security contexts.
  • Strong understanding of exploitation techniques and vulnerability validation.
  • Proficiency in Python for automating security workflows.
  • Experience integrating ServiceNow VR module.
  • Analytical and communication skills to explain complex findings clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise vulnerability management programs with an AI-driven focus.
  • Administer and optimize the Qualys platform for vulnerability management.
  • Test and validate AI/ML models to ensure accurate vulnerability detection.
  • Manage the complete vulnerability lifecycle from discovery to remediation.
  • Perform controlled exploitation to assess real-world risk impact.
  • Develop Python-based automation for vulnerability workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
Full Job Description
Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Security Engineer specializing in AI-driven Vulnerability Management to join our Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) team. This role combines deep expertise in Qualys with emerging capabilities in AI/ML model validation for security use cases. You will lead initiatives to validate AI-generated vulnerability insights, test exploitation scenarios, and enhance automation across the vulnerability lifecycle. The position requires a blend of cybersecurity, automation, and innovative thinking to modernize vulnerability management practices.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

In this role, you will:
• Lead enterprise vulnerability management programs with a focus on AI-driven detection and validation.
• Administer and optimize the Qualys platform for vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting.
• Test and validate AI/ML models used in vulnerability detection, ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.
• Manage the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle from discovery through validation, prioritization, and remediation.
• Perform controlled exploitation techniques to validate vulnerabilities and assess real-world risk impact.
• Develop Python-based automation to streamline vulnerability workflows, triage, and reporting.
• Integrate vulnerability management processes with ServiceNow VR for effective remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to improve security posture and reduce risk exposure.

What you need to have to be considered
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including 5+ years working with Qualys or similar vulnerability management tools.
• Expert-level knowledge of Qualys platform administration and enterprise vulnerability scanning.
• Experience in testing and validating AI/ML models within security or vulnerability management contexts.
• Strong understanding of exploitation techniques and vulnerability validation practices.
• Proficiency in Python for automation of security and vulnerability workflows.
• Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR) module integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex findings.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and drive innovation in security operations.

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Applications will be accepted until 12 Jun 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $[105,500 - 124,000] 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
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

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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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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