Data Center Cloud Services Engineer

Cognizant; Princeton (NJ); Remote; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Data Center Cloud Services Engineer to manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and on-premises data centers. The role emphasizes secure access, automation, and disaster recovery planning for resilient, scalable deployments.

The position is remote in the US, offering a compensation range of $95,000 to $105,000 annually. The role requires coordination with cross-functional teams and adherence to enterprise security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Hands-on with Terraform and IaC deployments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Management for Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems.
• Manage hybrid dependencies (DNS, AD, SCCM) and connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and access workflows.
• Support DR planning, RTO/RPO alignment, and disaster recovery documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain cloud operations and automation.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Terraform

IaC

ITIL

Tools

ServiceNow

RAD tool

SCCM

Job description

About The Group

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

Role: Data Center Cloud Services Engineer

Location: Remote

Data Centre Cloud Services Engineer to manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and on-premises data centers. This role ensures resilient connectivity, secure access, and scalable deployments while supporting mission-critical services through automation, governance, and disaster recovery planning.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Administer Azure Virtual Machines (across regions ), ensuring availability, performance, and compliance.
• Provide selective support for AWS workloads (e.g., BRIQ) as required.
• Manage hybrid dependencies where core services (DNS, AD, SCCM) remain anchored in US data centers.
• Ensure resilient connectivity via ExpressRoute (Azure) and Direct Connect (AWS).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Utilize the RAD (Reference Architecture Deployment) tool with Terraform for automated deployments.
• Support governance processes where human approval is required; contribute to the roadmap for self-service automation.

Access Control & Security

• Manage access requests through ServiceNow workflows.
• Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for secure, role-based privileged access.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and audit requirements.

Disaster Recovery (DR) Posture

• Support DR testing driven by audits and business needs (not fixed schedules).
• Align Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) with data center standards.
• Document and maintain DR procedures for cloud and hybrid environments.

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hybrid cloud operations.
• Monitor capacity, performance, and availability across multi-region deployments.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes in line with ITIL best practices.
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer for cloud services and hybrid dependencies.

Compensation

We are offering between $95,000 – $105,000. Applications will be accepted until Nov 6, 2026. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in US without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

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.