Senior Azure DevSecOps Engineer

Cognizant; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Azure DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation on Microsoft Azure. You will partner with development, QA, security, and operations teams to accelerate software delivery, improve platform reliability, and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on Azure DevOps, IaC (ARM/Terraform), Docker/Kubernetes, and strong collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Cloud Engineering roles.
• Strong experience designing, implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM Templates/Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines on Microsoft Azure.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes across environments.
• Manage Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Implement IaC with ARM Templates and Terraform for reliable deployments.
• Integrate pipelines with security, monitoring, and compliance tools.
• Troubleshoot deployment and pipeline issues and optimize performance.
• Document processes and provide knowledge sharing to the team.

Skills

DevOps

DevSecOps

Cloud Engineering

CI/CD pipelines

Git version control

YAML scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ARM Templates

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevSecOps Engineer with 7+ years of experience to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation frameworks on Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will partner closely with development, QA, security, and operations teams to accelerate software delivery, improve platform reliability, and ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines on Microsoft Azure.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple application environments.
• Manage Git repositories, branching strategies, and version control best practices.
• Orchestrate metadata and data deployments while ensuring release quality and reliability.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as ARM Templates and Terraform.
• Integrate pipelines with security, code quality, monitoring, and compliance tools.
• Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams to streamline software delivery.
• Troubleshoot deployment and pipeline issues and optimize performance across environments.
• Ensure adherence to DevSecOps standards, governance controls, and audit requirements.
• Document processes and provide knowledge sharing and technical guidance to team members.

Work model:

Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote position.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Cloud Engineering roles.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Git version control systems and branching strategies.
• Experience orchestrating application, metadata, and data deployments across environments.
• Strong proficiency in YAML scripting for pipeline configuration and automation.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM Templates and Terraform.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing security controls, governance requirements, and compliance standards within DevOps processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.

These will help you stand out:

• Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience implementing advanced DevSecOps practices including vulnerability management and automated security scanning.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools within cloud‑native environments.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with AI‑powered development and operations tools to improve productivity and delivery quality.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries with strict compliance and audit requirements.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Important Disclaimers:

Please note: A few of our roles may require in-person interviews at Cognizant offices or client locations, depending on project or client needs.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Salary and compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be between $120,000 to $163,000 per year depending on the 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.

Applications will be received by August 31st, 2026.

Benefits:

• 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.