Senior Linux Cloud & IaC Engineer
At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive! And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.
What you’ll do
- Support agile innovative infrastructure solutions/Infrastructure management solutions that take advantage of cloud technology to allow cost optimization, standardization
- Collaborate with team to build Cloud IaC (Infrastructure as Code) standards and implementation.
- Work Closely with geographically distributed teams on technical challenges and process improvements
- Manage the OS, Load balancers , Web server related issues and configuration
- Lead the repave or patching activity seamlessly with help of IaC automation
- Provide on-call support and take ownership of the deliverables and lead the team
What you bring to the role
- Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP is critical, with a preference for GCP.
- Expertise in Mail Server or SMTP Relay and Source Code Control Management such as Git is essential.
- Skilled in Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins CI/CD.
- Over five years of experience in Linux administration with extensive knowledge of RedHat, CentOS, Debian, and similar systems.
- Proficient in Kernel Tuning, Performance Optimization, and Patch Management.
- Demonstrated experience in SSL Certificate Management and knowledge of protocols including DNS, LDAP, and SMTP.
- Expertise in Shell and Python scripting, along with knowledge of observability tools like Elastic, is crucial.
Working arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Halifax, NS. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: 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 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 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.