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Associate - Google Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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About the role: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

We are looking for a GCP Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to deploy, configure, and support cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. The role is hands-on — provisioning and administering GCP resources, supporting day-to-day operations, and assisting with automation and governance under the guidance of senior engineers.

In this role, you will

● Provision, configure, and manage core GCP infrastructure — Compute Engine VMs, persistent disks, Cloud Storage, VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, and load balancers.

● Support compute, storage, and networking operations, including availability and performance monitoring.

● Implement and manage IAM roles, policies, and service accounts, and basic organization/project-level configurations.

● Assist with provisioning through Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or Deployment Manager) and reusable scripts.

● Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging (operations suite).

● Perform routine operational tasks — patching, snapshots/backups, instance group scaling, and resource labelling/cost hygiene.

● Troubleshoot infrastructure and connectivity issues, escalating complex problems as needed.

● Support project onboarding and landing zone activities under defined governance standards.

● Maintain documentation, runbooks, and configuration records.

● Collaborate with platform, networking, security, and application teams on deployment requests.

What you must have to be considered

  • 2–4 years of hands-on experience administering GCP infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of GCP core services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Persistent Disk, VPC, firewall rules, IAM, and Cloud KMS.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals — TCP/IP, DNS, subnets, routing, and firewalls.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Deployment Manager) and scripting (gcloud CLI, Python, or Bash).
  • Experience with GCP monitoring/logging (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Audit Logs).
  • Awareness of cloud security, IAM, and labelling/governance best practices.
  • Good troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

These will help you succeed

● Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).

● Basic understanding of the GCP resource hierarchy (Organization/Folders/Projects), landing zones, and the Cloud Architecture Framework.

● Awareness of GCP quotas/limits and cost-optimization practices.

● Certifications: Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Cloud Digital Leader.

Work model:

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 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Pune/Hyderabad/Kolkata/Bangalore/Coimbatore. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

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.

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 listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.


About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai 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.

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.

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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