Network Cloud Engineer

Cognizant; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a skilled Network Cloud Engineer in Brampton, ON. This role involves designing and managing network solutions across cloud platforms like Azure and Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools and strong problem-solving skills, working closely with cloud networking technologies to optimize performance and ensure security in multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the OSI model.
• Experience with cloud networking services including Azure Virtual Network and GCP VPC.
• Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting cloud network performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure and Google Cloud.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Lead the deployment of AWS networking solutions.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cloud networking services (Azure, GCP)

Hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity

Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Cloud-native networking technologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Cisco technologies

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Network Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage network solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure, and Google Cloud. This onsite role involves working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud networking, automation, and infrastructure design to support scalable, secure, and high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure and Google Cloud.
• Architect new infrastructure builds and rework existing environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
• Provision and monitor servers, storage, and network devices in cloud environments.
• Automate network provisioning and management using Terraform.
• Streamline operations through network automation with Ansible.
• Lead the deployment of AWS networking solutions for secure and scalable cloud environments.
• Optimize wireless networking using Cisco technologies.
• Configure and maintain Cisco switching and routing solutions.
• Design and implement Google Cloud networking for hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking services such as Azure Virtual Network, GCP VPC, load balancers, firewalls, and DNS.
• Proven ability to build and manage hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience in monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting cloud network performance.
• Familiarity with cloud-native networking technologies and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced infrastructure engineering teams.

At Cognizant, we are 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 transferable 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 an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office at Brampton, ON.

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.