• AzureIAC-ARM Bicep Security Practice Engineer

    Cognizant (San Francisco, CA)


    Job summary

    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

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.