Cognizant

Senior Security Engineer - Snyk & Codewise

Cognizant$105K — $124K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of experience in Security Engineering or related cybersecurity roles
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation and integration
  • Hands-on experience with Snyk security solutions
  • Experience with Codewise or similar security tools
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Familiarity with APIs and automation frameworks
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead migration and integration of Snyk and Codewise security platforms
  • Configure and optimize capabilities of Snyk products
  • Develop Python automation solutions for security workflows
  • Design integrations using Snyk and Codewise APIs
  • Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with development teams on secure coding practices
  • Troubleshoot platform integration issues and enhance operational efficiency
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for security tooling

Benefits

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a Security Engineer with 6-8 years of experience in Security Engineering and DevSecOps to support the migration, integration, and enhancement of Snyk and Codewise security platforms. This role will focus on building automation, integrating security tooling into development workflows, and enabling secure software delivery practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python development skills, hands-on experience with application security tooling, and a solid background in CI/CD integration. The position requires a collaborative individual who can work effectively with development, security, and platform engineering teams.

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

In this role, you will:
• Lead and support the migration, implementation, and integration of Snyk and Codewise security platforms.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Snyk capabilities including Snyk Code, Snyk Open Source, and Snyk Container.
• Develop Python-based automation solutions to streamline security workflows, vulnerability management, and reporting.
• Design and implement integrations using Snyk and Codewise APIs to enhance security processes and platform capabilities.
• Integrate security scanning and validation tools into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to incorporate secure coding and vulnerability remediation processes into software delivery workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform integration issues while ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and implementation standards for security tooling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance application security posture and developer experience.

What you need to have to be considered
• 6-8 years of experience in Security Engineering, DevSecOps, Application Security, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python development for automation, scripting, and integration development.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Snyk security solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Codewise or similar code analysis and application security tools.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and security tooling integration.
• Familiarity with APIs, web services, and automation frameworks used in modern application environments.
• Knowledge of application security principles, vulnerability management, and secure software development practices.
• Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across technical teams.

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Applications will be accepted until 24

Jul 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

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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