Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Cloud, Network, Infrastructure Security & IAM

Position Overview

Location : Englewood, CO

Experience Level : 02 Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Role Summary

The Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Cloud, Network, Infrastructure Security & IAM supports:

1. Security operations and engineering teams by assisting in securing cloud platforms, networks, servers, and enterprise infrastructure; and

2. Enterprise IAM operations by assisting with user access provisioning, access reviews, IAM tool administration, and security controls across cloud and onpremises environments. The role focuses on operational execution, monitoring, and support under the guidance of senior IAM engineers while building strong foundational cybersecurity and identity management skills.

Career Progression: This role provides a foundation for growth into Cloud Security Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Security Operations, IAM Engineer, PAM Engineer, or IAM Operations Specialist roles, with exposure to access governance, cloud identity, and privileged access management.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor security events and alerts across Cloud, Network, and Infrastructure environments

Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls for cloud platforms (Azure, AWS,

GCP)

Support network security operations including firewall rules, VPN access, and network Segmentation

Assist with vulnerability scanning, patch validation, and remediation tracking

Support infrastructure security for Windows and Linux servers including hardening and access control

Participate in incident response activities including triage, investigation support, and documentation

Access provisioning, modification, and deprovisioning

Assist with Privileged Access Management (PAM) activities such as privileged account

Onboarding of application and access validation

Assist with application onboarding to IAM platforms using standard connectors

Monitor IAM workflows, jobs, and alerts and escalate failures appropriately

Support incident and service request resolution related to authentication and access issues

Maintain IAM documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and defense-in-depth

Basic knowledge of cloud security concepts (IAM, network security groups, logging, monitoring)

Understanding of network fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers

Basic experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

Familiarity with vulnerability management and security monitoring tools

Awareness of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks)

Introductory scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) is a plus

Understanding of IAM concepts such as authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, RBAC, and least privilege

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory

Exposure to IAM tools such as SailPoint, Okta, or CyberArk

Awareness of identity protocols including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect

Basic understanding of cloud identity integrations (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Behavioral & Professional Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and adherence to security processes

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to learn and adapt to new security technologies

Ability to work in shift-based or on-call support models if required

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in computer science with a Cybersecurity concentration and/or Cybersecurity major or a related field

Exposure to Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network Operations, IT Support or Identity and Access Management

Relevant certifications (nice to have): Azure/AWS Fundamentals, Network+, Security Start Date

New hires will start in June 2026 in our Cognizant Englewood, CO office. While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The annual salary for this position is $65,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.

Why Choose Us?

Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associates diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients.

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

Disclaimer

The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits 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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

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.