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Infrastructure Architect - Cloud Services

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Infrastructure Architect - Cloud Services
IL Waukegan - 100% onsite

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

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect with 6 to 9 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Azure technologies including Encryption Load Balancer Pipelines and more. This role involves designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions to support our business objectives. The position is hybrid with no travel required focusing on day shifts.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Manage Infrastructure Systems: Architect cloud and data center environments ensuring performance reliability network load balancing and security across platforms.
  • Disaster Recovery & Resiliency: Build DR strategies recovery architectures and high availability designs for critical workloads.
  • Optimize Infrastructure & Networks: Drive continuous improvement tuning capacity planning and advanced troubleshooting for complex environments (e.g. wireless enterprise networks).
  • Implement Automation & IaC: Leverage scripting and Infrastructure as Code to streamline provisioning configuration and operations.
  • Cross Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering operations and security teams to ensure robust systems and successful modernization initiatives.

Required Skills

Deep knowledge of cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP) data center infrastructure networking and virtualization.

Expertise in network protocols SDN WiFi/RF principles (for infra-heavy roles) and large scale network architecture.

Proficiency in automation IaC (Terraform scripting) monitoring and observability.

Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities.

Experience with Linux/UNIX/Windows environments and security/compliance standards

Cloud services( AWS, Azure)

Networking/network architecture

SDN, WiFi/RF principles

IaC (Terraform, scripting)

Linux/UNIX/Windows environments

Salary and Other Compensation:

The Salary for this position will be 99,000 to 116 ,000 early 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.

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 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.


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.

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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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