Cognizant is a leading technology company, and they are seeking an Azure Migration Engineer to design and implement cloud solutions that align with business objectives. The role involves maintaining cloud infrastructure primarily on Microsoft Azure, monitoring environments for performance and security, and collaborating with various teams to support cloud adoption initiatives.
Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services primarily on Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, networking, and security components
Support and manage workloads on AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as required
Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security; respond to incidents and troubleshoot solutions
Respond to outages, security incidents, and performance bottlenecks
Collaborate with development, security, and business operations teams to support application deployments and cloud adoption initiatives
Plan and execute cloud migration and M&A integration activities
Stay current with cloud technology trends and provide recommendations for improvements and new services
Generate reports on inventory, performance, costs, and security posture
Document cloud architectures, processes, and runbooks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in systems administration, cloud engineering, or a related role
Proven hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Proficiency in at least one major cloud provider: Azure, AWS, or GCP
Understanding of cloud architecture and security principles and best practices
Familiarity with database services on cloud platforms (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, Cloud SQL)
Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts such as VNets, load balancers, and DNS
Familiarity with scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and application issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Benefits
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
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
