Information Security Technical Writer - Consultant
Cognizant
Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time
26 days ago
Information Security Technical Writer – ConsultantAt Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive! And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.Role overviewWe are looking for someone to join us as we develop and implement policies, programs and tools related to Technology Controls and Information SecurityWhat you’ll do· Develop and maintain information security standards and procedures based on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.· Analyze new information, consolidate content into user-centric documents with complex, fast-paced projects within an agile working environment.· Write for a variety of audiences, from non-technical end-users to developers, system administrators and integrators and guide partners on a broad range of programs, policies, standards, and incidents.· Ensure technology, processes, and governance are in place to monitor, detect, prevent, and react to security threats and influence behavior to reduce risk and champion a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise.· Conduct research on emerging vulnerabilities and keep up to date with industry practices and regulatory requirements related to information security.· Review internal processes and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement make recommendations as applicable.What you bring to the role· Demonstrated ability with developing and maintaining security hardening standards, and cloud platforms experience such as AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. Cloud certifications are a plus.· 5+ years of technical writing experience, specifically with security, cloud, software, or infrastructure documentation.· Knowledge of cloud concepts, GitHub, and technologies. Skilled in documenting APIs.· Work experience with ContentOps, including build processes, docs pipelines, troubleshooting markup, builds, or CMS issues, and creating guidance and instructions. Previous experience with Markdown, YAML, HTML5 and version control is a plus.· Proven experience working with service-oriented architecture for cloud-based services to design, build, or integrate IT solutions.What we offer· The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.· Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change, or we offer new opportunities, we help you shift by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.· The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.· A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.· Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.· True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.Working arrangementsWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at .Employee Status : Full Time EmployeeShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Apr 04 2024About 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
