HIPAA Privacy Compliance Analyst

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.

We are seeking a Privacy Compliance Analyst with strong expertise in HIPAA regulations to support enterprise privacy initiatives. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule across operational processes, projects, and system changes. You will act as a key advisor to business, clinical, and IT teams, helping them manage privacy risks and handle protected health information (PHI) appropriately.

The position requires a practical, business-oriented approach to privacy, balancing compliance with operational efficiency.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

• Provide day-to-day guidance on HIPAA Privacy Rule compliance across projects, operational changes, and initiatives.
• Advise business, clinical, and IT teams on appropriate handling of PHI and privacy risk mitigation strategies.
• Review workflows, process changes, and system designs to ensure alignment with HIPAA and organizational privacy policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline privacy processes and improve consistency through automation and standardization.
• Develop scalable self-service tools, templates, and guidance for teams to address common privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and operational teams to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
• Support interpretation and application of HIPAA requirements in real-world business scenarios.
• Enhance privacy governance frameworks, documentation, and standard operating procedures.

• 7-10 years of experience in HIPAA compliance, preferably within healthcare, payer, or health services environments.
• Strong working knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and its practical application in operational and project settings.
• Experience advising cross-functional teams including clinical, IT, product, and operations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable, and business-friendly guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Familiarity with privacy risk assessments, governance frameworks, and compliance processes is a plus.

Applications will be accepted until 26 Jun 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $[101,] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• 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

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.