2 days ago
Plano, TX, USASenior
Base Salary
$113k - $130k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, provision, operate, and optimize secure Azure Kubernetes Service clusters for QNXT workloads across non-production, production, and disaster recovery environments.
- Manage Kubernetes namespaces, node pools, ingress, workload placement, autoscaling, service networking, and platform reliability.
- Implement repeatable Azure environment builds using Terraform or Bicep.
- Enforce identity, access, and security controls using Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities, and Kubernetes RBAC.
- Establish monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Container Insights, and Kubernetes metrics.
- Manage AKS upgrades, release readiness, troubleshooting, and production stability.
- Deploy and operate containerized .NET applications and support Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and availability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience operating Kubernetes platforms in production environments, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes cluster builds, node pool management, autoscaling, ingress, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Azure infrastructure services, including virtual networks, subnets, load balancers, identity, monitoring, and secure connectivity.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Bicep for Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience supporting containerized enterprise applications or mission-critical production systems.
- Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
- Hands-on experience operating .NET or ASP.NET Core applications in containerized environments.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server connectivity, performance, and high availability.
- Preferred experience with TriZetto QNXT, Facets, healthcare payer platforms, PHI-regulated or security-sensitive environments, batch-heavy healthcare workloads, Azure DevOps or GitOps pipelines, and healthcare or insurance programs.
- Kubernetes or Azure certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure Administrator are preferred.
Benefits
- Remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States, subject to project and business requirements.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- 401(k) plan and contributions.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance.
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About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value. We build full-stack AI solutions powered by deep industry, process and engineering expertise — embedding an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential and drive tangible outcomes. From strategy to deployment, we help global enterprises move from AI ambition to AI impact and stay ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai | Follow us @cognizant