Title: Cloud Network Engineer
Location :- Brampton ON (100% Onsite )
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Network Engineer with a strong foundation in networking and hands-on experience in cloud and hybrid networking environments. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting scalable, secure, and high‑performance network solutions across multi‑cloud infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage cloud networking solutions across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Build and maintain hybrid and multi‑cloud connectivity using VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and inter‑cloud networking.
- Configure and manage core networking components such as Virtual Networks/VPCs, load balancers, firewalls, and DNS.
- Implement network infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform.
- Monitor, analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud network performance and availability.
- Work with cloud‑native networking technologies to support modern application architectures.
- Collaborate effectively with Infrastructure, Security, and Platform Engineering teams in fast‑paced environments.
- Apply analytical and research skills to solve complex network and connectivity challenges.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong foundation in networking fundamentals with a clear understanding of the OSI model.
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking services, particularly Azure Virtual Network and GCP VPC.
- Proven experience with hybrid and multi‑cloud network designs.
- Experience in monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting of cloud networks.
- Working knowledge of Cloud Native Networking technologies.
- Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid‑cloud deployments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in fast‑paced Infrastructure Engineering teams.
Compensation: We are offering an annual salary of $77,500 to 91,000
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.
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.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an Work from office role with No Hybrid options in a client office based in Brampton, Ontario . Remote is not allowed
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 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
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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.