AzureIAC-ARM Bicep Security Practice Engineer

Sr Consultant

We are seeking a Sr Consultant with 10 to 12 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AzureIAC-ARM Bicep Security Practice - IaC Azure DevOps and Terraform. This hybrid role requires proficiency in English and offers a day shift schedule. The position does not require travel and focuses on leveraging technical skills to drive impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of infrastructure as code solutions using AzureIAC-ARM and Bicep to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Oversee the integration of security practices within IaC to ensure robust and secure infrastructure deployments.
• Provide expert guidance on Azure DevOps processes to streamline development and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Terraform scripts for infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment to improve software delivery speed and quality.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure configurations and processes to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of infrastructure to ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
• Mentor and support team members in adopting IaC practices and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance infrastructure management and security.
• Drive initiatives to automate repetitive tasks reducing manual effort and increasing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Possess strong expertise in AzureIAC-ARM and Bicep for infrastructure automation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in integrating security practices within IaC frameworks.
• Exhibit advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps for managing development workflows.
• Have experience in using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Show capability in troubleshooting and optimizing cloud infrastructure.
• Display excellent communication skills in English for effective collaboration.
• Hold a proven track record of implementing CI/CD best practices.

Certifications Required

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other Employment-Related Information

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.