Cognizant

Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer

Cognizant
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4 days ago
Calgary, CanadaSenior

Base Salary

$108k - $125k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform, OpenTofu, and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Manage and govern multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and enterprise governance frameworks.
  • Design and support AWS networking solutions involving VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPNs, Route 53, Security Groups, and Network ACLs.
  • Implement and maintain IAM controls, including roles, policies, permission boundaries, IAM Identity Center, and federated identity integrations.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms.
  • Build, deploy, and manage Docker and Kubernetes workloads.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and operational tasks with Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
  • Embed security controls throughout the Secure SDLC and use CSPM tools to improve cloud security posture.
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, identity, security, and deployment issues while maintaining documentation and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with architecture, security, networking, and application teams to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services including IAM, VPC, Route 53, CloudFormation, AWS Organizations, Direct Connect, and container services.
  • Expert-level AWS CloudFormation experience covering Stacks, StackSets, troubleshooting, debugging, remediation, and production support.
  • Production experience implementing infrastructure as code with Terraform, OpenTofu, and CloudFormation.
  • Hands-on experience managing and governing enterprise-scale multi-account AWS environments through AWS Organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS networking concepts including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, Security Groups, and Network ACLs.
  • Deep understanding of IAM roles, policies, permission boundaries, IAM Identity Center, federated identity, and access governance.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar automation technologies.
  • Hands-on production experience deploying and supporting Docker and Kubernetes workloads.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining Secure SDLC controls and using Cloud Security Posture Management tools.
  • Strong scripting, automation, and troubleshooting capabilities using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or other programming languages.
  • Experience leading or supporting large-scale cloud transformation and modernization initiatives is preferred.
  • AWS certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty are preferred.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services and multi-cloud environments is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to resolve complex cloud issues, mentor team members, and collaborate across teams.

Benefits

  • Remote position open to qualified applicants in Calgary, AB, subject to project and business requirements.
  • Base salary ranges from $108,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year.
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
  • Benefits support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including wellbeing programs.

Tech Stack

AWSAzureBashDockerGitHub ActionsGitLab CI/CDKubernetesPowerShellPythonTerraform

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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