Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. **This role does not support visa-dependent candidates. Only candidates who are visa-independent are encouraged to apply.** **Roles and Responsibilities.** We are seeking an experienced App Security Architect with 7 to 9 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Ping Access and Ping Federate with a preference for those with experience in the Payer domain. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual who can ensure the security of our applications while working closely with cross-functional teams. The position operates during day shifts with no travel requirements. · Mandatory PING experience with exposure to IAM system design , Handling end to end integration, architecture, exposure to working with Oauth principles and creating custom plugins as required. · Experience building security solutions using Ping One, Identity and access management, Role Base Access Management, Create web components, Federated Access Managment/SAML/OAuth/OIDC/SSO,SCIM expertise, API Development,Java,SpringBoot/Quarkus,SQL/NoSQL,LDAP,Kerberos,PKI, SDLC, DevOps,Security Testing, Ping SDK,Postgres,Angular,HTML,JavaScript,CSS · Experience in setting up Ping infrastructure with PingFederate, Ping Access and other Ping suite of products · Expertise in Access management solutions with Federatess SSO and Web SSO · Hands on experience in PingFederate, Ping Access and PingOne cloud · Knowledge and onboarding/migration experience with SAML, Oauth and OIDC applications in PingFed · WSSO application onboarding experience in Ping Access · Experience in creating custom plugins and micro services Applicants will be accepted till 10/30/2025 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. **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 salary, 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. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you! \#LI-AV1#CB#Ind123 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.