The Company
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world’s leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Cognizant Consulting
At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.
Water Utilities Consulting
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Assurance Lead with in-depth knowledge of the water domain and expertise in water network management. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency optimizing water networks and delivering transformative solutions to stakeholders in the water utilities sector. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-scale cyber security programs within the Utilities/Water sector. The role involves managing complex, high-impact security initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational cyber frameworks, regulatory standards, and business objectives.
Role Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects
Manage project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Define and maintain governance artifacts such as project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and status reports
Drive cloud migration initiatives (e.g., Cisco ISE to Microsoft Entra ID/Azure)
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Coordinate with architecture, security operations, and assurance teams
Lead stakeholder forums and steering committees
Oversee vendor delivery and SLA adherence
Support portfolio-level reporting and planning
Required Skills & Experience
Experience managing enterprise-level cyber security projects
Strong knowledge of network security (firewalls, segmentation, zero-trust)
Experience in firewall optimization and IAM/NAC migrations
Experience with log management / SIEM-related projects
Proficiency in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
Strong governance and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in utilities or critical infrastructure
Knowledge of Microsoft security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID)
Understanding of SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
Awareness of regulatory frameworks (NIS, NCSC CAF)
Exposure to IT/OT environments
Certifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner / PMP, Security Key Competencies
Enterprise Cyber Project Delivery
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Risk & Issue Management
Governance & Financial Control
Cyber Security Framework Awareness
Cloud and Network Security Understanding
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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