Cognizant · 19 hours ago
Compute Architect
Chesapeake, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCognizant is seeking a Compute Architect to define and evolve enterprise compute architecture across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role involves leading modernization initiatives, ensuring platform security and scalability, and mentoring engineers.
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Responsibilities
Define, design, and maintain enterprise compute architectures across data centers and cloud platforms
Establish and govern standards, reference architectures, and configuration baselines for compute, virtualization, and hyperconverged platforms
Lead modernization initiatives including cloud migration, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), and infrastructure automation
Oversee lifecycle activities for compute platforms, including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and technology refreshes
Architect and support hybrid compute workloads across Azure, AWS, and/or GCP, integrating on-premises and cloud environments
Develop automation for provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Azure Automation
Act as the highest escalation point for complex compute incidents, leading root-cause analysis and long-term remediation
Mentor engineers, lead compute-related initiatives, and communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in enterprise compute engineering or architecture roles within large, complex environments
Expert-level experience with Windows Server and Linux platforms (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE)
Deep expertise in virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, and KVM
Strong hands-on experience with hyperconverged infrastructure platforms such as Nutanix, VMware vSAN, and Azure Stack HCI
Proven experience architecting and supporting cloud compute services across Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Azure Automation
Strong understanding of identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP)
Experience with backup and recovery solutions, monitoring, and observability platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead complex troubleshooting efforts and enterprise-level architecture discussions
Preferred
Experience leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations or data center modernization programs
Exposure to container platforms, orchestration, and modern application hosting models
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as CIS benchmarks, NIST, or ISO 27001
Industry certifications in Azure, AWS, VMware, Nutanix, or related architecture domains
Experience influencing long-term platform strategy and technology roadmaps
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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