AWS Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)
About the role
As a AWS Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, deploying, and securing scalable hybrid cloud environments that support mission‑critical enterprise solutions. You will be a valued member of a delivery team supporting initiatives and collaborate closely with DevOps engineers, security teams, and application stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure and AWS infrastructure to support high availability and disaster recovery requirements.
- Implement cloud security best practices, including identity management, network security, and regulatory compliance.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure and application deployments.
- Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) and Docker.
- Monitor cloud environments, optimize performance, and improve cost efficiency through right‑sizing and automation.
Work model
Fully remote position open only to candidates residing in Chile.
Work schedule:
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Chile time).
Key Skills
Cloud Platforms (AWS & Azure)
Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure on AWS and Microsoft Azure, including compute, networking, storage, and architectures for high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR).
DevOps & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps, along with infrastructure automation through Terraform, Ansible, and ARM Templates.
Containerization & Kubernetes
Solid experience working with Docker and orchestrating containerized applications using Kubernetes, including managed services such as AKS and EKS, to support scalable and resilient deployments.
Security, Compliance & Scripting
Strong background implementing cloud security best practices such as RBAC, Key Vault, and Network Security Groups (NSGs), ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI‑DSS, and advanced scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
What you need to have to be considered
- 5–10 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in enterprise or large‑scale environments.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and working knowledge of AWS.
- Experience deploying and securing compute, networking, and storage services in hybrid cloud environments.
- Proficiency with infrastructure as code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and ARM templates.
- Advanced scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Bitbucket.
- Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS).
- Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Residency in Chile with availability to work full‑time on Chile time zone.
These will help you stand out
- Experience implementing enterprise‑grade cloud security controls and governance.
- Familiarity with regulated or highly secure environments.
- Experience using Azure Monitor and Application Insights for observability.
- Cloud or infrastructure certifications (Azure, AWS, MCSE, MCSA, NetApp).
- Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise clients or complex delivery environments.
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. We value transferable skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.