Cognizant Hiring for Security Testing at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Full Time

As a penetration tester, you’ll understand complex computer systems and technical cyber security terms. You’ll need to do:

Work with clients to determine their requirements from the test, for example the number and type of systems they would like testing

Plan and create penetration methods, scripts and tests

Carry out remote testing of a client’s network or on-site testing of their infrastructure to expose weakness in security

Simulate security breaches to test a system’s relative security

Create reports and recommendations from your findings, including the security issues uncovered and level of risk.

As well as identifying problems, you may also provide advice on how to minimize risks and provide advice on methods to fix or lower security risks to systems

Present your findings, risk and conclusions to management and other relevant parties

Consider the impact your ‘attack’ will have on the business and its users

An In depth understanding of computer systems and their operation

Excellent spoken and written communication to explain your methods to a technical and non-technical audience

Attention to detail, to be able to plan and execute tests while considering client requirements

The ability to think creatively and strategically to penetrate security systems

Good time management and organizational skills to meet client deadlines

Ethical integrity to be trusted with a high level of confidential information

The ability to think laterally and ‘outside the box’

Teamwork skills, to support colleagues and share techniques

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and the persistence to apply different techniques to get the job done

Business skills to understand the implications of any weaknesses you find

Commitment to continuously update your technical knowledge base

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Sep 22 2022

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.