Senior VAPT Specialist (remote) Job at Cognizant, Cole County, MO

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  • Cognizant
  • Cole County, MO

Job Description

Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers! We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era! Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to be responsible for the business in a secure environment.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior VAPT Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, particularly at the application and API levels. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with development and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on web applications, APIs, and network infrastructure.
  • Identify, analyze, and report security vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for remediation.
  • Develop and maintain security testing methodologies, tools, and scripts.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Perform security code reviews and provide mentorship on secure coding practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings and recommendations for both technical and non-technical collaborators.
  • Mentor and train junior security analysts and specialists.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until November 29th, 2024

The annual salary for this role is between 99,000 to $116,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This job is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is 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 salary, other compensation, and 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.

Keywords:

cybersecurity, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, API security, secure coding, security testing, cloud infrastructure, security methodologies, network security, CIS

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work,

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