Vulnerability Lead (IVM) - Now Hiring

Location: Newark, NJ

Job description: 

             Troubleshoot any VM tool related & scanning issues.

•           Manage the application server & scanners.

•           Management, Administration, Upgradation of Insight VM, Tenable Nessus Sc, & Tenable IO

•           Advise on tactical and strategic improvements to the Rapid & & Nessus platform.

•           Take day-to-day direction from our client.

•           Document standard operating procedures (SOP) at the direction from our client

•           Maintain platform.

•           Designs strategy to implement effective vulnerability management leveraging automated technology.

•           Provides enhanced vulnerability analysis and contextual feedback to stakeholders for resolution of discovered vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.

•           Engage with stakeholders and business units in order to resolve identified vulnerabilities.

•           Recommend approaches for addressing vulnerabilities include system patching, deployment of specialized controls, infrastructure changes etc.

•           Drive identified vulnerabilities to remediation by planning and documenting remediation activities and plans with system and application owners.

•           Promote collaboration with stakeholders to prioritize the remediation of vulnerabilities and close potential attack vectors.

•           Provide technical feedback on proposed solutions to identified vulnerabilities. 

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network welcomes Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 12 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us

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