Job Description

Description - External

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing highly available and operable infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of proven experience in architecting complex environments across private and public cloud platforms, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to ensure scalability, security, and resilience.

In this role, you will

At least 5 years' proven experience architecting highly available / operable infrastructure solutions: ESXi, private and public cloud, x86 commodity hardware Microsoft Azure network and PaaS Services Linux, Windows JBoss, NodeJS, Springboot Database - Oracle RAC, OCaC, MS SQL, Mongo, Cassandra Storage - SAN, DAS & NAS HA & DR designs Network - DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, CDN Technologies Security

Other Requirements:

Undergraduate Degree or Technical Certificate. Graduate Degree preferred. 3 - 7 years relevant industry experience. Expert knowledge of architecture related to specific infrastructure technologies, tools, processes, procedures and broader business issues and relevant technologies. Advanced knowledge of the business and associated standards, infrastructure, architecture and technology from a design or solution perspective. Proven ability to work autonomously on complex, highly visible architecture projects and initiatives. Readiness to act as a lead expert in architectural information exchange for project teams, the business and outside vendors. Demonstrated experience in managing and directing architecture analysis and design activities on larger, high-risk, and highly complex projects. Self-starter with leadership and organization skills
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 a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial 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.

Working arrangements

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position to work in a client office at Toronto, Canada

Note: 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.