Azure Kubernetes Engineer

Job Location: Remote, USA (Comfortable to work in PST) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Cognizants CIS Practice Cognizants CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success. In This Role, You Will Build new AKS Clusters and upgrade existing AKS Clusters to the latest Kube version Build and Deploy Namespaces, Resource Groups on Azure Troubleshoot Fix Azure Kubernetes Services issues with Pods, Nodes, Quotas, etc Build Linux Windows VMs, Harden Secure the VM Deploy Azure NSGs, Log Analytics Workspaces, Key Vaults, etc Exposure on Azure Data Factory, Synapse, PostGres Work closely with Microsoft on upcoming features in Azure Troubleshoot and fix any Azure Platform issues Manage Troubleshoot all Active Directory, DNS and related issues on Cloud On-Premises Good level of expertise in Azure CLI Powershell for automation Good level of exposure to all Azure technologies like Kubernetes, CI-CD, Keyvault, GIT Hub, etc Interact with team members from onsite and offshore and also other stakeholders on requirement gathering, coding, implementation and continuous improvements to code Promote innovation, creative thinking, communication, and collaboration among team members Familiar with Agile development and continuous delivery methodologies What Youll Need To Succeed (required Skills) 8-10 years of experience with Azure Kubernetes. Good Exposure to Terraform Python Must have a bachelors degree in science or equivalent experience. Applications will be accepted until Nov 3rd 2025. Salary and Benefits Compensation is offered between 90,000-115,000 per year. Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributionsLong-termShort-term Disability Paid Parental Leave 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. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services J-18808-Ljbffr