Application Security Architect

Cognizant; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Application Security Architect where you will safeguard the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with development and security teams to embed top-notch security practices in the DevOps pipeline, ensuring compliance with industry standards and implementing effective security controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in application security frameworks and secure software development.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools like GitHub and Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, including security implications.

Responsibilities

• Champion secure development lifecycle practices.
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support and troubleshoot various security tools.

Skills

Application security frameworks

Secure software development practices

CI/CD environments

Troubleshooting security tools

Container technologies

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

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As an Application Security Architect, you’ll make an impact by securing the full software development lifecycle. You'll collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to embed best-in-class security practices directly into our DevOps pipeline, helping us build and deploy secure, reliable, and compliant applications. You will be a valued member of the infrastructure team and work collaboratively with the Cyber Security team.

In this role, you will

• Champion secure development lifecycle practices and ensure applications meet industry security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines to proactively detect and resolve vulnerabilities during development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement effective security controls across the software delivery process.
• Support and troubleshoot tools like SAST, IAST, SCA, and Secrets Management through log analysis and issue resolution.
• Strengthen containerized application security by implementing robust measures and conducting regular assessments of container images and platforms like Kubernetes.
• Ensure container environments such as Docker align with security best practices and compliance standards.
• Apply deep knowledge of application security principles, secure coding, cryptographic libraries, and OWASP top 10 standards to prevent and mitigate security risks.
• Leverage tools such as GitHub and Jenkins to support secure, scalable development practices.
• Use your scripting or programming expertise (in any language) to automate and enhance security processes.
  
  

Required skills: what you need to be considered

• A proven track record of 10 or more years in application security frameworks and secure software development practices.
• Proficiency with CI/CD environments with tools like GitHub and Jenkins.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including their security implications.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support security tools and custom scripts.
  
  

Preferred skills: what will help you stand out

• Proficiency in any programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash)
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate security needs clearly across teams.
  
  

We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Working arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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