CyberSecurity Architect - CNI

Cognizant; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a CyberSecurity Architect - CNI in Bengaluru to design and optimize secure architectures for critical network infrastructure. The role focuses on identity access management and advanced firewall technologies in hybrid environments, supporting resilient enterprise operations.

Responsibilities include IAM strategy development, Cisco and Azure firewall optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure secure solutions for sales and marketing domains.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience designing and implementing Identity Access Management solutions.
• Hands-on proficiency with Cisco firewall platforms and advanced policy configuration.
• Knowledge of Azure firewall capabilities for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Understanding of network segmentation secure remote access and layered defense.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end cybersecurity architectures for critical network infrastructures in hybrid environments.
• Develop IAM strategies enforcing least privilege and secure user lifecycles.
• Configure and optimize Cisco firewall deployments with advanced policies and threat inspection.
• Implement Azure firewall solutions for cloud workloads and virtual networks.
• Assess vulnerabilities and translate findings into remediation plans to improve risk posture.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing domains to secure customer data and analytics-enabled processes.
• Create documentation for IAM configurations firewall policies and architectures.
• Provide guidance on secure configurations, incident handling and monitoring improvements.
• Drive reusable reference architectures for hybrid environments balancing protection and usability.
• Coordinate with compliance to align IAM and firewall implementations with regulations.
• Analyze security telemetry to identify trends and improve detection and response.

Skills

IAM

Cisco Firewall

Azure Firewall

Domain Skills

Tools

Cisco firewall platforms

Azure firewall capabilities

Job description

#Cyber Security Experts#

1. Job Title : CyberSecurity Architect - CNI

2. Job Summary : CyberSecurity Architect CNI with ten to twelve years of experience will design and optimize secure architectures for critical network infrastructure focusing on identity access management and advanced firewall technologies in hybrid environments. The role will ensure resilient protection for enterprise systems support safer business operations in sales and marketing domains and contribute to a more secure digital society through robust security solutions and governance.

3. Experience : 10 - 12 years

4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: IAM Cisco Firewall Azure Firewall Domain Skills:

5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills:Sales & Marketing

6. Technology : Custom Service

7. Shift : Day

8. Responsibilities :

• Design and architect end to end cybersecurity solutions for critical network infrastructure environments that robustly protect core systems and support secure business operations across hybrid work models ensuring high availability and strong alignment with organizational security objectives.


• Develop and refine identity access management strategies that rigorously control user lifecycle enforce least privilege principles and reduce unauthorized access risks while supporting frictionless productivity for diverse business teams.


• Configure and optimize Cisco firewall deployments with advanced rule sets segmentation policies and threat inspection capabilities that consistently reduce attack surfaces and safeguard complex network zones across corporate and cloud integrated environments.


• Implement and manage Azure firewall solutions that deliver consistent protection for cloud workloads virtual networks and application services while maintaining scalable security posture and enabling secure innovation for digital business initiatives.


• Conduct detailed security assessments of critical infrastructure components to identify vulnerabilities misconfigurations and gaps in identity and firewall controls translating findings into clear remediation plans that meaningfully improve overall risk posture.


• Collaborate closely with cross functional stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity requirements into solution designs for sales and marketing platforms ensuring responsible handling of customer data and secure enablement of analytics driven business processes.


• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for IAM configurations firewall policies network security architectures and operational procedures that support ongoing governance audit readiness and efficient knowledge transfer across teams.


• Provide expert guidance to engineering and operations teams on secure configuration baselines incident handling related to access control and perimeter breaches and continuous enhancement of monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to emerging threats.


• Drive adoption of security best practices by designing repeatable patterns and reference architectures for hybrid environments that balance robust protection with practical usability for day shift staff and minimal disruption to business workflows.


• Coordinate with compliance and risk functions to ensure IAM and firewall implementations align with relevant regulations and internal policies helping the organization demonstrate responsible stewardship of data and critical assets.


• Analyze security telemetry from firewalls and identity platforms to identify meaningful trends suspicious activities and potential misuses then recommend targeted improvements that strengthen detection and response effectiveness.


• Guide evaluation and integration of new security tools and features related to identity management and network protection ensuring compatibility with existing architecture and measurable enhancements to resilience and operational efficiency.


• Lead technical reviews of project designs impacting critical network infrastructure to validate that IAM controls Cisco firewall configurations and Azure firewall policies are properly embedded reducing future rework and preserving consistent protection.

9. Qualifications :

• Possess extensive practical experience designing and implementing identity access management solutions that include robust authentication methods granular authorization models and well governed account lifecycle processes.


• Demonstrate strong hands on proficiency with Cisco firewall platforms including advanced policy configuration network segmentation design and integration with monitoring solutions for comprehensive visibility and control.


• Bring deep working knowledge of Azure firewall capabilities applying them to protect cloud based applications virtual networks and hybrid connectivity scenarios while maintaining alignment with enterprise security standards.


• Apply solid understanding of cybersecurity principles for critical network infrastructure including segmentation secure remote access and layered defense approaches tailored to complex enterprise environments.


• Leverage familiarity with sales and marketing domain processes to translate business requirements into secure architectures that protect sensitive customer and campaign data without constraining innovation.


• Show proven ability to operate effectively in hybrid work models coordinating securely across onsite and remote contexts while maintaining consistent security practices and reliable collaboration with distributed teams.


• Exhibit clear communication and documentation skills that support collaboration with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and help drive adoption of well designed security controls across the organization.

10. Job Location : Primary Location :INKABLRA03(ITIND Manyata (MBP) Bld F3 SEZ) Alternate Location :NA NA Alternate Location 1 :NA NA

11. Job Type : CyberSecurity Architect - CNI [50CY02]

12. Demand Requires Travel? : No

13. Certifications Required : NA