Cognizant

Sr. Cloud Architect

Cognizant$135K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with Azure
  • Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and hybrid environments
  • Proficient in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and Bicep
  • Experience with network configuration and optimization in cloud settings
  • Ability to develop cloud migration strategies and assess workload dependencies
  • Familiarity with Azure governance policies and role-based access using Azure AD
  • Experience in performance tuning and capacity planning for Azure resources

Responsibilities

  • Design Azure IaaS architectures for enterprise Windows workloads
  • Develop migration strategies using Azure Migrate for phased transitions
  • Implement infrastructure as code solutions to standardize deployments
  • Optimize network configurations for secure and reliable cloud access
  • Collaborate with security teams to enforce governance policies
  • Guide modernization of legacy systems to cloud native patterns
  • Create solution design documents and manage project coordinates
  • Provide troubleshooting support for complex Azure environments
  • Conduct knowledge sessions and promote Azure architecture standards
  • Engage with stakeholders in media to translate workload characteristics into Azure solutions

Benefits

  • Eligibility for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment that fosters innovation
  • Potential for career growth within a leading tech company
  • Flexible work arrangements typical of cloud-based roles
Full Job Description
Role: Sr. Cloud Architect

Location: Flower Mound, Texas

Role Description:
• Design robust Azure IaaS architectures that support large scale enterprise Windows workloads while ensuring high availability security and operational efficiency for critical business applications in a hybrid work environment.
• Develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies using Azure Migrate to assess dependencies prioritize workloads and plan phased transitions that minimize downtime and business risk.
• Implement infrastructure as code solutions using Azure IAC tools such as Terraform and Bicep to standardize deployments improve repeatability and reduce configuration drift across multiple environments.
• Optimize network configurations including TCP IP routing subnets and security rules to ensure low latency reliable connectivity and secure access between on premises data centers and Azure environments.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to define Azure governance policies implement role based access using Azure AD and enforce configuration baselines that align with organizational standards.
• Guide application and infrastructure teams in modernizing legacy Windows systems and services so they align with cloud native patterns and best practices while preserving critical business capabilities.
• Perform detailed performance tuning and capacity planning for Azure resources by analyzing usage patterns and right sizing compute storage and networking components to improve cost efficiency. -Create detailed solution design documents architecture diagrams and operational runbooks that clearly describe cloud architectures deployment steps and recovery procedures for technical teams. Coordinate with project managers and cross functional teams to plan cloud initiatives manage dependencies and track progress so that milestones are achieved within budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex Azure IaaS environments by analyzing logs metrics and network traces to quickly isolate issues and restore services.
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions workshops and design reviews with engineering teams to promote consistent adoption of Azure architecture standards and reusable patterns.
• Engage with stakeholders in media or similar domains to understand workload characteristics such as streaming content delivery and rights management and translate them into effective Azure solutions that improve audience experience. Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new Azure capabilities refining automation pipelines and proposing enhancements that strengthen resilience security and sustainability for enterprise cloud platforms

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

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.

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

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
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$16.6 billion
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