Infra. Architect

Cognizant

2 - 5 years

Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune

Posted: 4/18/2025

Job Description



Job Summary

Monitor and analyze security logs to identify potential security breaches. Work with the security operations team to investigate and respond to security incidents. Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend security improvements. Develop and maintain security policies and procedures. Experience in Core Defender Vulnerability Management Attack surface reduction Next generation protection Endpoint detection and response Automated investigation and remediation Microsoft Secure.


Responsibilities

Managing vulnerability scanning tools to identify security risks in software code or web applications

Develop and execute a DevSecOps strategy aligned with business objectives and Microsoft Azure best practices.

Identifying security risks assessing potential threats and developing plans for eliminating vulnerabilities

Creating or updating policies and procedures to comply with industry regulations and best practices

Conducting penetration tests to identify potential vulnerabilities in an organizations IT infrastructure

Analyzing data from security events to identify security incidents and trends

Reviewing security logs to identify security breaches or anomalies that may require further investigation

Participating in risk assessment activities to identify potential threats to an organizations security posture

Ensure security is integrated into all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies such as vulnerability scanners static analysis tools and security information and event management (SIEM) systems

Expertise with Git including branching workflows

As a Microsoft security Architect monitor identify investigate and respond to threats in multicloud environments by using Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Microsoft security Architect collaborate with business stakeholders architects identity administrators Azure administrators and endpoint administrators to secure IT systems for the organization.

Experience in Azure Monitor Log Analytics and other Azure tools to monitor the secure operation of your Azure solutions.

Good Experience in implementing Azure security solutions Key Vault Application Gateway Azure Firewall DDoS Protection Landing zone Azure Load Manager Disk Encryption Traffic Manager..

Monitor and analyze security logs to identify potential security breaches. Work with the security operations team to investigate and respond to security incidents. Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend security improvements. Develop and maintain security policies and procedures. 10 + years of relevant experience solution & Migrating workloads to Azure. Must have strong experience Designing and planning for Azure DevSecops and good exposure to Azure security components.

Design and implement DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines automation and security tools.

As a Microsoft security Engineer/Architect monitor identify investigate and respond to threats in multicloud environments by using Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft 365 Defender and third-party security solutions.

Microsoft security Engineer/Architect collaborate with business stakeholders architects identity administrators Azure administrators and endpoint administrators to secure IT systems for the organization.

  • 5+ years of experience in ANY of the following technologies: Azure Management Groups Azure Policy Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure Azure Arc Azure Active Directory Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Functions.
  • Experience working with SonarQube JFROG Artifactory XRAY GitHub/Bit Bucket/GitLab and SecOps tools like Synk is required.

    Working experience with Azure DevOps is a plus

    Experience in Core Defender Vulnerability Management Attack surface reduction Next-generation protection Endpoint detection and response Automated investigation and remediation Microsoft Secure and Compliance score.

    10 + years of relevant experience solution & Migrating workloads to Azure. Must have strong experience Designing and planning for Azure DevSecops and good exposure to Azure security components.

    Design and implement DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines automation and security tools.

    As a Microsoft security Engineer/Architect monitor identify investigate and respond to threats in multicloud environments by using Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft 365 Defender and third-party security solutions.

    Microsoft security Engineer/Architect collaborate with business stakeholders architects identity administrators Azure administrators and endpoint administrators to secure IT systems for the organization.

  • 5+ years of experience in ANY of the following technologies: Azure Management Groups Azure Policy Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure Azure Arc Azure Active Directory Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Functions.
  • Experience working with SonarQube JFROG Artifactory XRAY GitHub/Bit Bucket/GitLab and SecOps tools like Synk is required.

    Working experience with Azure DevOps is a plus


    Certifications Required

    Nil

    About Company

    Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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