September 10th
Azure Platform Admin
This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.
We are Cognizant Artificial Intelligence
Digital technologies, including analytics and AI, give companies a once-in-a-generation opportunity to perform orders of magnitude better than ever before. However, clients need new business models built from analyzing customers and business operations at every angle to really understand them.
With the power to apply artificial intelligence and data science to business decisions via enterprise data management solutions, we help leading companies prototype, refine, validate, and scale the most desirable products and delivery models to enterprise scale within weeks.
* You must be legally authorized to work in United States without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future *
Job Title: Azure Platform Admin (Remote)
Roles and responsibilities:
Use Terraform/Ansible automation templates or manual approach to deploy Azure PaaS services with specialization in PaaS resource provisioning of the following Azure services:
Azure DataBricks
Azure ML Ops
Azure Storage, ADF, Key Vault, Log Analytics
Azure Kubernetes
Application Service Environment, Web and Function Apps
Build private and service endpoints, NSG rules, routing, firewalls
Set up CI/CD for Azure DevOps
Configure and supervise Azure PaaS services, Git, GitHub
Use ServiceNow for Service Request, Incidents and Change Request management and follow ITSM policies
Required Qualifications:
1-2 years hands-on experience:
Using Terraform automation templates or manual approach to deploy Azure PaaS.
Azure network (creation of private and service endpoints, NSG rules, routing, firewalls, internal and external web applications, Azure VNets, Subnets, Azure network settings, CIDR address blocks, DNS settings, security policies.
Azure DevOps
Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI)
Experience with web security; Understanding Fundamentals of firewalls and ports
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools
Experience configuring and supervising Azure PaaS services, Git, GitHub
Ability to pick up ITSM tools like ServiceNow
Leadership skills:
Customer focus, Ownership, Bias for Action.
Excellent remote teamwork skills.
Experience working in a matrix organization with diverse priorities.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with partnership and listening skills.
Ability to work with agile delivery methodologies, and to conceptualize requirements & design iteratively with business partners without formal requirements' documentation.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 09/15/2024.
The annual salary for this position is between $115,500.00 – $135,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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
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.
Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.
Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.
