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Infrastructure Architect

Cognizant North America
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

We are seeking a passionate, high energy, Infrastructure Architect! Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft relevant solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

Why choose cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today's fast-paced market, and Cognizant has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. We help clients engage customers by envisioning and building creative products and services. We develop go-to-market strategies and invent entirely new business models, ensuring that every company we work with walks away with both encouragement and a plan. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion-for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It's the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

What do you need to succeed?

This hybrid position is open to any qualified applicant in Charlotte, NC.

  • Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Lead the design and implementation of infrastructure projects to ensure they meet business requirements and performance standards.
  • Oversee the administration and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Provide technical expertise in database management including backup recovery and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement infrastructure solutions that align with company goals.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in database administration and infrastructure management.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure high availability.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure processes procedures and configurations.
  • Implement security measures to protect data and infrastructure from unauthorized access and threats.
  • Manage project timelines resources and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to foster their professional growth.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve infrastructure solutions.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure seamless integration and support of infrastructure components.
  • Contribute to the companys strategic planning by providing insights and recommendations on infrastructure improvements.
  • Position Qualifications :

  • 8 years experience in an IT related role
  • Possess solid experience in PostgreSQL DB Administration with a proven track record of managing large-scale databases.
  • Have strong hands on experience of MS SQL Server Windows GCP Admin and MongoDB.
  • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
  • Exhibit good project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Show proficiency in implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Salary and Other Compensation :

    Application will be accepted until August 17th, 2024.

    The annual salary for this position is between $73,000- $115,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

    Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

  • 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
  • Disclaimer : The salary, 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, subject to applicable law.

    Salary : $73,000 - $115,000

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