Security Engineer – (Data Security Posture Management - DSPM)
Cognizant· enterprise· IT Services· Sep 23, 2026 · 1mo ago
Foster City, California, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$130K–$175K est.
7+ years exp
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 skilled Data Security Posture Management Engineer to implement, integrate, and operationalize enterprise DSPM capabilities across cloud and SaaS environments. This role will focus on improving data visibility, discovery, classification, governance, and protection across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud-native workloads. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DSPM platforms, Microsoft Purview, Netskope DLP, Kubernetes, and cloud security integrations. This position requires close collaboration with Cloud DevOps, application, compliance, and security teams to strengthen enterprise data protection.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
· Deploy, configure, maintain, and operationalize DSPM solutions across enterprise cloud, SaaS, and containerized environments.
· Integrate DSPM platforms with AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and supported SaaS applications and data repositories.
· Partner with Cloud DevOps teams and application owners to onboard data sources and workloads into the DSPM platform.
· Support DSPM integrations with AWS services and Kubernetes workloads running on Amazon EKS.
· Support data security integrations within Microsoft Azure, including workloads and applications running on Azure Kubernetes Service.
· Configure Microsoft Purview policies for data discovery, classification, labeling, governance, and sensitive information protection.
· Integrate DSPM capabilities with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 to support identity-aware data security controls.
· Implement and optimize Netskope DLP policies and integrations to protect sensitive data across cloud, endpoint, and SaaS environments.
· Troubleshoot integration, connectivity, classification, and policy enforcement issues across supported security platforms.
· Develop implementation documentation, architecture designs, operational runbooks, reports, and continuous improvement recommendations.
What you need to have to be considered
· 7+ years of experience in Data Security, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, or a related cybersecurity domain.
· Hands-on experience implementing or supporting DSPM solutions such as Cyera, BigID, Varonis, Wiz, Rubrik DSPM, Securiti.ai, or equivalent platforms.
· Strong experience with AWS services, including Amazon EKS, cloud storage, identity, and cloud-native security integrations.
· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra ID.
· Experience configuring Microsoft Purview policies for data classification, governance, labeling, and sensitive data protection.
· Experience administering Netskope DLP policies, data protection rules, and SaaS or cloud security integrations.
· Strong understanding of data discovery, classification, DLP, data governance, access controls, and sensitive data protection.
· Familiarity with Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, SaaS integrations, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
· Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR.
· Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; AWS, Azure, Microsoft Security, or CCSP certifications are preferred.
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Applications will be accepted until 25 Sep 2026.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $[ 134,000 - 154,500] 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
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.
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