Lead Security Engineer – Tenzai Implementation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Cognizant scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the role:
As a Lead Security Engineer - Tenzai Implementation, you will make an impact by leading the deployment, integration, and optimization of Tenzai security solutions across the enterprise. You will be a valued member of the Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) team and work collaboratively with Engineering, DevOps, and Risk & Compliance stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
Lead the onboarding, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Tenzai security solutions across enterprise environments
Design and implement scalable security processes to support Tenzai deployment and operational excellence
Drive integration of Tenzai with existing security infrastructure, tools, and workflows
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance overall vulnerability management and security posture
Work model:
We 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, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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.
What you need to have to be considered:
8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, or a related field
Proven hands-on experience with Tenzai implementation, configuration, and ongoing management
Strong expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale security processes
Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams
Experience integrating security tools within complex enterprise ecosystems
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
These will help you stand out:
Experience working within Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) programs
Exposure to security orchestration, automation, and integration frameworks
Familiarity with enterprise security architectures and modern cloud environments
Strong problem-solving mindset with a process-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply-even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out and bring new perspectives to this role.
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $ 105,000 - $120,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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.
Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2026.