Cloud Engineer

Cognizant is seeking a Cloud Engineer for a full‑time remote opportunity in Canada.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

Qualifications

Hands‑on experience managing GCP services such as GCE, GKE, IAM, GCS and other commonly used services.

4‑6 years of experience building, deploying, and debugging Terraform deployment templates in a Cloud Environment.

2‑3 years of hands‑on experience building, deploying, and debugging issues around Helm Charts and Docker images on Cloud.

Strong experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes / GKE).

Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices including network policies, RBAC, and secret management.

General understanding of SaaS platforms, architectures, and deployment types to support partner queries.

Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience with tools like Terraform and Deployment Manager.

Good knowledge of VM image types, OS, Unix, and Linux operating systems (GCE experience is a plus).

Understanding of networking concepts, DNS, SSL / TLS, firewalls, and load balancers.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Hands‑on experience with scripting languages such as Bash shell or Python.

Preferably have a GCP Cloud Solution Architect certification.

Ability to suggest workflow alterations to improve efficiency and success.

Flexibility to work in CST / PST work hours.

At Cognizant, we’re eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you’d be helpful to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

The salary range for this role : the base salary for this position ranges between $64,000 to $74,500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and / or management experience and other business‑related and job‑necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance‑based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and / or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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