Senior PKI (public Key Infrastructure) Engineer

Senior PKI Engineer

If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experience. Cognizant 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 consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a Senior Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Engineer to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

Role: Senior Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Engineer

Experience: 6-10 years of strong experience

Location: The candidate must be willing to work in a hybrid model from the client's location in Juno Beach, Florida.

Required Skills:

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets. With a focus on data protection and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) you will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. This hybrid role offers flexibility of working both remotely and on-site aligning with our commitment to a balanced work-life environment.

Responsibilities:

• RedHat Linux 7.8+ knowledge to support (issue isolation (OS/Application Level))
• Experience with commands on Linux Server
• Experience in Shell Scripting
• PKI Experience - Support Client as well as Server Certificate renewals in both Linux and Windows
• Experience in Apache Tomcat – Configuration, SSL, Logging, Troubleshooting etc
• Basic SailPoint (any) Application Deployment Experience
• Basic understanding of Firewall, Network Zones, VPN etc
• Basic understanding of F5 Load Balancer
• Proxy Configuration
• OS hardening evidence gathering
• Github Experience

Qualifications:

· Possess a strong understanding of data protection principles and PKI technologies.

· Demonstrate experience in implementing and managing security measures in a hybrid work environment.

· Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

· Have a proven track record of conducting security assessments and audits.

· Show proficiency in developing and executing incident response plans.

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and best practices.

· Display effective communication skills to educate and inform stakeholders about security issues.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits:

• 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

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.