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SRE aligned Infrastructure Architect

Location : Milwaukee - WI

+ Maintain high availability of Data Center infrastructure (compute, storage, network, backup).

+ Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., using Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, etc.).

+ Define and measure SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs for infrastructure services.

+ Identify repetitive manual tasks (toil) and implement automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or scripting (Python, Shell, PowerShell).

+ Enable infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices for provisioning and configuration.

+ Lead or participate in on-call rotations for Data Center incidents.

+ Drive post-incident reviews using blameless retrospectives to uncover root causes and implement systemic fixes (RCAs with actionable insights).

+ Develop runbooks, dashboards, and self-healing routines to reduce MTTR.

+ Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to design scalable and fault-tolerant infrastructure solutions.

+ Lead capacity planning, hardware refresh cycles, and cost optimization initiatives.

+ Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies for better efficiency and sustainability.

+ Perform installation, configuration and technical administration activities for all client data center and cloud systems that include Unix/Linux operating systems, middleware instances, cloud compute and OpenShift nodes

+ Carry out performance tuning for all client data center and cloud systems; activities include developing tuning plans, performing system tuning and load balancing to improve performance, correct transmission slowdowns, congestion, malfunctions, and abnormalities.

+ Carry out capacity planning, forecasting and implementation for data center and cloud systems

+ Simplify composite business tasks into tactical actions by implementing appropriate technologies, applying reasonable problem solving and logical thinking skills

+ Enable a smooth liaison with clients in understanding, identifying areas of improvement and procuring new tasks that could add as additional business.

Qualifications

+ Possess a strong understanding of SRE aligned infrastructure support operating model.

+ Demonstrate knowledge of database basics to support infrastructure needs.

+ Show proficiency in managing storage platforms for optimal performance.

+ Understand network basics to ensure reliable connectivity.

+ Be skilled in using migration tools for efficient data and application migrations. Should Have experience in migration planning to ensure smooth transitions.

+ Experience in compute platforms to support business applications.

+ Understand cloud basics to design scalable cloud solutions.

+ Have excellent troubleshooting skills to resolve infrastructure issues.

+ Possess strong documentation skills for recording infrastructure processes.

+ Be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

+ Demonstrate the ability to monitor and maintain infrastructure performance

**Certifications:** Good to have cloud platform architecture certification, SRE certified professional or SRE foundation

Skill Proficiency

(Top 5 Keywords or skills)

Years of Experience

Basic Knowledge

Medium

Expert

Data Center Infrastructure

6-8

Cloud Systems & SRE

4-5

Linux Unix Middleware

4-5

Cloud Compute & Open Shift

4-5

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.