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Cognizant Business Systems Analyst (Security) in Toronto, Ontario
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 looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with strong expertise in Information System Security. The ideal candidate will work closely with security, architecture, and engineering teams to translate security and compliance needs into actionable system requirements. Experience with IAM tools and Agile methodologies is essential.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
In this role, you will:
· Gather, analyze, and document business and security requirements from stakeholders.
· Translate security needs into functional specifications, workflows, epics, and user stories.
· Support implementation and enhancement of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, especially SailPoint IdentityIQ.
· Collaborate with Security Architecture teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise security standards.
· Conduct impact analysis for security-related changes and system enhancements.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban), including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
· Ensure compliance with Information Security standards and regulatory requirements.
· Support QA and UAT by defining acceptance criteria and validating implemented security controls.
· Develop clear documentation such as process flows, requirement specs, and risk assessments.
What you need to have to be considered
· 4-6 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, focused on Information System Security.
· Strong knowledge of Information Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, IAM governance).
· Proven ability to document and translate security requirements into system-level specifications.
· Hands-on experience writing user stories, epics, acceptance criteria, and process documentation.
· Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum and Kanban).
· Practical experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ or other IAM platforms.
· Understanding of core security architecture components: authentication, authorization, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle.
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.