• Google cloud specialist

    Cognizant (Atlanta, GA)


    Google cloud specialist

     

    Location :- Atlanta GA

     

    Remote :- Yes remote and hybrid allowed until June 2026

    Responsibilities:

    Solution Implementation (Hands-on): Deploy cloud infrastructure, migrate existing systems, and implement new technologies, including writing IaC (Terraform).

     

    Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in developing automation scripts and IaC frameworks (e.g., Terraform & Tofu).

     

    Performance & Cost Optimization: Actively monitor and optimize GCP resources for performance, availability, and cost efficiency.

     

    Problem-Solving: Ability to effectively troubleshoot day-to-day issues with cloud infrastructure and services.

     

    Security & Compliance: Implement and verify security controls defined by the architecture.

     

    Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for implemented cloud infrastructure, processes, and procedures.

     

    Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and data teams to build, deploy, and support solutions.

     

    Technical Guidance: Provide technical support to engineering teams.

     

    **Salary and Other Compensation** :

     

    Applications will be accepted until 10/27/2025

     

    The annual salary for this position is between 91,000 to 107,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

     

    This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

     

    **Benefits** : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

    + 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

    **Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

    **Top Skills expectation** :-

     

    Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - managing advanced Terraform code

     

    GCP Service Implementation

     

    Troubleshooting & Optimization

     

    Automation & Scripting

    GCP Native Security & Network Implementation

    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.