Qualys Configuration Compliance Specialist

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Qualys Configuration Compliance Specialist to support enterprise configuration compliance and attack surface management. You will design, implement, and manage secure baselines using Qualys, working closely with infrastructure, security, and technology teams to assess and remediate gaps.

The role requires strong expertise in Qualys, security frameworks, system administration, and automation scripting, with a focus on Windows, Unix/Linux, networks, and databases.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Strong hands-on experience with Qualys Configuration Compliance including policy creation, scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and enterprise security standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Qualys Configuration Compliance and Attack Surface Management initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain configuration compliance policies.
• Perform compliance assessments and baseline validation using Qualys capabilities.
• Analyze findings and remediate non-compliant systems with technology teams.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline assessments and reporting.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management

Configuration Compliance

Security Engineering

Scripting & Automation

Qualys Configuration Compliance

Attack Surface Management

Tools

Qualys Configuration Compliance

Qualys VMDR

Job description

Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Qualys Configuration Compliance Specialist to support enterprise configuration compliance and attack surface management initiatives. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and managing secure configuration baselines using the Qualys Configuration Compliance platform. The ideal candidate will work closely with infrastructure, security, and technology teams to assess compliance against industry standards, identify configuration gaps, and drive remediation efforts. This position requires strong expertise in Qualys, security compliance frameworks, system administration, and automation scripting.

• Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

In This Role, You Will

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Qualys Configuration Compliance and Attack Surface Management initiatives.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain configuration compliance policies aligned with enterprise Secure Configuration Programs.
• Perform compliance assessments and baseline validation using Qualys Configuration Compliance capabilities.
• Analyze compliance findings, identify configuration weaknesses, and work with technology teams to remediate non-compliant systems.
• Support compliance monitoring across Windows, Unix/Linux, network, database, and workstation environments.
• Generate and maintain compliance reports, dashboards, metrics, and audit evidence to support governance requirements.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Regex to streamline compliance assessments and reporting.
• Support configuration compliance mapping against industry standards such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and organizational security policies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security operations, and governance teams to improve overall security posture and reduce attack surface exposure.
• Ensure consistent scan coverage, policy accuracy, and operational effectiveness across enterprise environments.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• 5-8 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Compliance, or Security Engineering.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Qualys Configuration Compliance including policy creation, compliance scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Experience assessing compliance against CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and enterprise security standards.
• Knowledge of Attack Surface Management and secure configuration practices across enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with Windows, Unix/Linux, server, workstation, or infrastructure administration.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Regex, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with security and compliance reporting, governance metrics, audits, and remediation programs.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qualys VMDR, Policy Compliance, and Asset Management modules.
• Certifications such as Qualys Certified Specialist, Security+, CISSP, or similar security certifications.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Tanium, Prisma, or Rapid7.
• Experience supporting enterprise compliance, governance, risk, and audit initiatives.

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Applications will be accepted until 31 Aug 2026.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $[108,000 - 127,500] 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 Plan