What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at Cognizant North America?
About the group :
Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.
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Role : Cloud Architect
Location : Remote
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Architect with 10 to 11 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure Virtual Machines Azure Automation Azure Recovery Services Vault Azure Files Azure Key Vault Azure Container Services and Azure Resource Manager. This role involves designing and implementing cloud solutions that align with our business objectives. The work model is hybrid and the shift is day. No travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud solutions using Azure Virtual Machines to ensure high availability and scalability. Oversee the automation of cloud infrastructure using Azure Automation to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Guide in setting up and managing Azure Recovery Services Vault to ensure data protection and disaster recovery.
- Manage and optimize Azure Files for efficient storage solutions and seamless access to data. Implement and maintain Azure Key Vault to safeguard sensitive information and manage cryptographic keys. Apply Azure Container Services to deploy and manage containerized applications for improved efficiency and scalability.
- Leverage Azure Resource Manager to prioritize and manage resources effectively across multiple environments. Collaborate withmulti-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Ensure that cloud solutions adhere to industry best practices and security standards. Supervise and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure efficient performance and cost-efficiency.
- Provide technical mentorship and support to team members and partners.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies to drive innovation. Contribute to the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps to support long-term business goals.
Qualifications
Applications will be accepted until 4 Mar 2025 Salary and Other Compensation :
The annual salary for this position is between $[115,000 - 145,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance. Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off. 401(k) plan and contributions. Long-term / Short-term Disability. Paid Parental Leave. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Disclaimer! The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time.
