Job summary
Working as part of a dynamic and fast-growing engineering team the DevOps Engineer will play an important part in our modernisation programme as the balance of our hosting environments shifted from managed hosting to AWS cloud over last couple years as well participating in .NET framework upgrades and shift towards cloud-native solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be a key resource managing the AWS Cloud Infrastructure in the team but will be equally happy to roll up their sleeves getting invo
Responsibilities
The DevOps Engineer will be a key resource managing the AWS Cloud Infrastructure in the team but will be equally happy to roll up their sleeves getting involved in the full range of DevOps activities such as the deployment of Meritsofts heterogenous software and ensuring the environments are secure automated and stable. The DevOps Lead Engineer works with all Meritsoft products in all portfolios and ensures a consistent method of automated software builds packaging methods and deployment processes.
Management of AWS Cloud infrastructure including Windows and Linux servers.
Network configuration such as managing subnets firewalls load-balancing within our private and public cloud environments
Managing data encryption standards and ensuring we follow best practice security techniques
Manual and Automated Deployment of Meritsoft software and third-party software installations both to Cloud and on-premises environments
Implement automation tools and frameworks to improve the processes (CI/CD pipelines)
Working with container orchestration engines such as Kubernetes.
Administration and configuration changes to physical and virtual servers
User account rights management on Source Code repositories (GitHub)
User account and rights management on automated build and deploy systems (CircleCI)
Monitoring security of virtual network boundaries and applying countermeasures in the form of virus protection and firewall rules where applicable
Troubleshoot internal production issues and perform first/second line support as required (CircleCI/SQL Server/Oracle)
Set-up and configuration of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services for access to our environments
Co-ordinate with the development team to streamline code deployment (CircleCI)
Further duties as assigned by the DevSecOps Manager
Managing and co-ordinating team members and juniors in DevOps practices and implementation.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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.
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, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
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.
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