Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Location: Hybrid [3 days]- Plymouth, MN, USA.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Azure to design, deploy, optimize, and support enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure solutions within Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Azure cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud networking, automation, security, and hybrid cloud environments. This role will be responsible for driving cloud modernization initiatives, improving platform reliability, enhancing operational efficiency, and collaborating with development and operations teams to build scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Information sourced from RE: Urgent opening for Senior Cloud Infra Engineer

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 to $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

In this role, you will

• Design, implement, and continuously improve Azure cloud infrastructure services including virtual machines, storage solutions, networking components, container platforms, and platform services to support business-critical applications.

• Develop scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures that align with enterprise standards, operational requirements, and business objectives.

• Engineer, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, Terraform, or OpenTofu to standardize cloud provisioning and configuration management.

• Build and automate cloud operations through scripting and tooling, leveraging PowerShell and other automation frameworks to improve deployment velocity and operational efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across Azure networking, compute, storage, identity, security, and hybrid connectivity platforms while ensuring minimal business disruption.

• Design, implement, and support hybrid cloud networking solutions, including VPNs, ExpressRoute connectivity, secure access controls, and integration with on-premises environments.

• Develop and maintain enterprise observability platforms, including monitoring, logging, alerting, performance analytics, and operational dashboards to enhance service reliability and incident response.

• Collaborate with platform engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and application development teams to establish cloud engineering standards, governance frameworks, and operational best practices.

• Evaluate and implement Azure-native capabilities and emerging cloud technologies that improve application performance, resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency.

• Apply and enforce cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network segmentation, security monitoring, compliance controls, vulnerability management, and data protection requirements.

• Optimize cloud infrastructure costs by monitoring consumption, analyzing utilization patterns, rightsizing resources, and recommending architectural improvements for financial efficiency.

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers by providing technical guidance, conducting design reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering continuous learning across the cloud engineering organization.

What you'll need to succeed (required skills)

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure and cloud engineering experience.

• 10+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.

• Strong expertise in Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, and Platform Services.

• 5+ years of Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Bicep, or OpenTofu.

• 3+ years of PowerShell scripting and automation experience.

• Deep understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and cloud networking concepts.

• Experience with cloud monitoring, observability, and operational support.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networking, and security domains.

• Experience implementing cloud security and governance best practices.

• Excellent communication, documentation, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent).

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.

• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.

• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and FinOps principles.

• Experience mentoring technical teams and driving engineering excellence.

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

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid role requiring 3 days at the client or cognizant office in Plymouth, MN, USA.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

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.

Additional employment information

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

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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 by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.