Vulnerability Management Security Engineer

Job Title- Vulnerability Management Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Vulnerability Management Security Engineer

• .Qualifications:what they bring to the table

Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions such as Tenable Checkmarx and Acunetix.

Experience in creating assigning and monitoring ServiceNow requests and incidents.

Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities.

Ability to prioritize remediation tasks and manage time effectively.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Proactive results-oriented approach to security and risk management.

Responsibilities

Analyze vulnerabilities from various sources (e.g. SCA dependency scans penetration testing results outdated OS software versions) and assess their criticality based on the specific application context.

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely application of patches updates and security fixes to address vulnerabilities identified in scans or reports.

Act as the liaison between IT and Information Security teams ensuring effective communication and coordination of vulnerability management activities.

Work closely with Information Security to align vulnerability criticality with security guidelines determining when vulnerabilities should block releases or require exception approval.

Partner with application teams to understand the details of their software enabling better assessment of vulnerability impact and exploitability.

Create and assign ServiceNow tickets to the appropriate teams with clear remediation guidance.

Provide consultation to teams as needed for questions or clarifications about assigned vulnerabilities

Salary and Other Compensation:Applications will be accepted until March 20th 2025.The annual salary for this position is between $130K- 170K 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* 401(k) plan and contributions* Long-term/Short-term Disability* Paid Parental Leave* Employee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: 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.