DLP Monitoring Senior Associate

About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values.

As a DLP Monitoring Senior Analyst (Zscaler) – Health Sciences , you will drive impactful contributions focused on protecting sensitive healthcare, clinical research, and business data. You will be a key member of the Cybersecurity and Information Protection team, collaborating with Security, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, and Business stakeholders to identify data loss risks, investigate incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will have the autonomy to lead investigations, improve monitoring processes, and strengthen data protection programs while upholding our commitment to quality and continuous learning.

• Lead monitoring and investigation of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) incidents generated through Zscaler DLP and related security technologies.

• Assess potential data exfiltration events and perform risk-based analysis to determine business impact.

• Validate true positive and false positive DLP alerts and recommend appropriate remediation actions.

• Investigate incidents involving PHI, PII, ePHI, clinical trial data, patient information, intellectual property, and research data.

• Partner with Security, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, and Business teams to coordinate incident response, support audits, and ensure adherence to healthcare data protection requirements.

• Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, collaborating effectively, prioritizing quality, remaining curious, and continuously learning.

• 7-10 years of experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Privacy, or Data Loss Prevention.

• Minimum 4+ years of hands‑on experience investigating and monitoring DLP incidents using Zscaler DLP or comparable DLP technologies.

• Experience supporting Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Research, or related regulated environments.

• Strong understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, PHI, ePHI, GDPR Personal Data, and Special Category Data.

• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and remediation tracking.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies including SharePoint Online, One Drive, Teams, and Exchange Online.

• Strong understanding of data classification, information protection, and cloud security fundamentals.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A strong sense of ownership, desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.

• The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of:
  Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, and Own It.

• CISSP certification.

• CISM certification.

• HCISPP certification.

• CCSP certification.

• GDPR privacy‑related certifications.

• Zscaler certifications.

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research organizations.

• Strong knowledge of cross‑border data transfer requirements, data minimization principles, and data retention requirements.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are…