Cognizant is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect for a full-time opportunity. The candidate can work out of the office location in Montpelier, VA or Addison, TX.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Cognizant is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
Responsibilities:
· Work with stakeholders to discuss and sign off on ARR design documents.
- Utilize Terraform, PowerShell, and Python scripts for Azure DevOps Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Create frameworks for cloud environments, compliance, access controls, and data security.
- Configure DevOps deployments using Jenkins, Terraform, and GitHub for CI/CD.
- Work with microservices, specifically Azure Container Services (ACS) and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
- Configure Azure Infrastructure services, including Azure Active Directory, Application Gateways, Azure DNS, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.
- Automate processes using Azure CLI, Azure Cloud Shell, PowerShell, and Terraform.
- Configure Azure Resource Groups, App Services, Database, Data Storage, CosmosDB, and Blob.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Red Hat OpenShift to streamline software delivery.
- Leverage Kubernetes to orchestrate and manage Docker containers for scalability and efficient resource utilization.
- Work with Azure Native services, including Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, ML AI services, Azure SQL, Storage, vNet Hub and Spoke models, Key Vault, Security Groups, DataLake, and EventHub.
Qualifications:
• 15+ years of hands-on infrastructure experience with at least 5 years in a technical team leadership role.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience and knowledge working in public cloud technologies and solutions (Azure Preferred)
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in production environments
• 3+ years of hands-on experience and knowledge of platform architecture and technologies .Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Public Cloud (Azure, GCP, AWS, etc.)
• Networking (CDN, SD Wan, Load Balancing, WAF, etc.)
• Systems Administration (Windows, Linux, Active Directory, SCCM, etc.)
• Automation Technologies (CI/CD, Infrastructure-As-Code, etc.)
The base salary range for this role is $137,000 to $161,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 6/7/2026.
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.
