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Cognizant · 12 hours ago

GCP (Google Cloud Platform) Infra Architect

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for a GCP Google Cloud Platform Infra Architect to join their dynamic team. The role involves leading the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions aligned with the company's goals.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design & Implement GCP Network Infrastructure: Architect and build secure, scalable network components including VPCs, VPNs, routing, and interconnects aligned to organizational requirements

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage reusable Terraform modules for provisioning cloud infrastructure across multiple environments

Kubernetes Platform Engineering: Design and manage Kubernetes clusters using GKE, including Helm-based deployments, configuration tuning, service mesh (Istio), and autoscaling strategies

Monitoring & Performance Management: Implement monitoring solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Cloud Monitoring) and proactively troubleshoot latency, throughput, and availability issues

Security & Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to enforce IAM, firewall rules, network policies, and compliance frameworks across the GCP footprint

Client Engagement & Solutioning: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions while ensuring best practices are followed

Qualification

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)TerraformKubernetes (GKE)DevOps best practicesMonitoring solutionsSecurity & ComplianceClient EngagementConfiguration managementObservability toolsGCP certificationsCKA/CKADCommunication skills

Required

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage reusable Terraform modules

Kubernetes Platform Engineering (GKE)

DevOps best practices

Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification

Preferred

Strong proficiency in Terraform, including module authoring and environment management

Experience with DevOps tools and practices for CI/CD automation

In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes cluster architecture, container lifecycle, and administrative functions

Familiarity with configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Config Connector)

Hands-on experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Cloud Operations Suite

GCP certifications and CKA/CKAD are highly desirable

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

Company

Cognizant

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Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

Founded in 1994

Teaneck, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.cognizant.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$0.24M

Key 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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