About the Position

Lead Snyk Engineer

Date published: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON - 199 Bay Street / Canada

Job category: IT Infrastructure

Work model: Work from Home

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) is dedicated to 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 seeking a Lead Security Engineer with deep expertise in Snyk, DevSecOps, and security platform engineering to drive enterprise-wide migration, integration, and optimization of Snyk and Codewise capabilities. This role will lead the technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of application security tooling while enabling secure software development practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong Python engineering expertise, hands-on experience with security scanning platforms, and a proven track record leading technical initiatives and mentoring teams. This position requires a combination of security engineering, automation, and technical leadership skills to support the organization's Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) objectives.

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

Responsibilities

Lead the migration, integration, and enterprise adoption of Snyk and Codewise security platforms.
Design and implement scalable architecture solutions for application security tooling across development and DevSecOps environments.
Configure, manage, and optimize Snyk capabilities including Snyk Code, Open Source, Container, and related security scanning services.
Develop Python-based automation frameworks to streamline vulnerability management, remediation workflows, and security operations.
Architect and build integrations leveraging Snyk and Codewise APIs to enhance platform functionality and operational efficiency.
Define and implement strategies for integrating security controls, scanning tools, and policy enforcement into CI/CD pipelines.
Partner with Application Security, Development, Platform Engineering, and DevOps teams to improve secure software delivery practices.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and best-practice guidance to engineers supporting security tooling initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement through platform optimization, automation enhancements, and adoption of modern DevSecOps practices.
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational standards, implementation guides, and architectural artifacts.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Application Security, DevSecOps, or related cybersecurity roles.
Expert-level proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, integration development, and security tooling.
Deep hands-on experience with the Snyk platform, including configuration, administration, onboarding, and enterprise-scale deployments.
Experience with Codewise or similar application security and code analysis platforms.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps methodologies.
Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery environments.
Hands-on experience building and managing API-based integrations and automation solutions.
Proven leadership experience driving technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and influencing security engineering practices.
Strong understanding of cloud-native development, container security, software supply chain security, and application security concepts.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, architecture, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar development and CI/CD platforms is preferred.
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, GWAPT, Security+, or equivalent are a plus.

We Offer

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $105,500 - $124,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Additional Employment Information

Compensation 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.

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Lead Snyk Engineer

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