IT Infrastructure Leader – GCC Practice
About the role
As an IT Infrastructure Leader – GCC Practice, you will make an impact by shaping and delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready IT Infrastructure solutions for Global Capability Center (GCC) clients. You will be a valued member of the GCC leadership team and work collaboratively with CIO stakeholders, enterprise architects, and cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure transformation at scale.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the architecture, design, and end-to-end solutioning of IT Infrastructure platforms across GCC engagements
- Define and execute future-ready infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business, security, and enterprise architecture standards
- Own end-to-end accountability for infrastructure architecture, including designs, reference architectures, and solution governance
- Drive client engagement and advisory, including RFPs, proposal development, and executive presentations
- Ensure solutions meet scalability, resilience, and security-by-design principles, while enabling seamless delivery execution
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence in a client or Cognizant office.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 18+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure architecture, solutioning, and large-scale enterprise delivery
- Strong expertise across Cloud, Network, Security, End User Computing, and enterprise infrastructure platforms
- Proven experience in end-to-end infrastructure and security architecture planning
- Experience driving complex infrastructure transformation programs in global enterprises
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence CIOs and senior leadership
These will help you stand out
- Experience working in Global Capability Center (GCC) environments or consulting-led transformations
- Ability to lead architecture workshops and drive structured decision-making across stakeholders
- Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and enterprise governance frameworks
- Hands-on experience in multi-domain infrastructure solutioning and delivery oversight
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting perspectives to this role.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
