Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Job Role: Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Job Location: Onsite- Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Network Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure network and cloud environments, primarily in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to assess, plan, and deploy security and infrastructure solutions that protect enterprise assets and ensure the availability and integrity of critical systems and data.

In this role, you will

Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management:

• Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructures in Azure and Google Cloud.
• Develop architecture for new infrastructure builds and re-architect existing environments.
• Implement Hub-and-Spoke VNET models in Azure, including Load Balancers and Palo Alto Firewall VMs using Terraform.
• Deploy Virtual Network Gateways and VPN solutions in Azure using Terraform.

Network & Security Operations:

• Manage Palo Alto firewalls across multiple locations using Panorama.
• Administer FortiGate firewalls via FortiManager.
• Configure IPSEC Site-to-Site VPNs for external client connectivity.
• Build and maintain firewall policies and configurations based on customer requirements.

Traffic Management & Load Balancing:

• Operate and troubleshoot BIG-IP F5 LTMs and GTMs, including GSLB, Pools, VIPs, SNAT, Profiles, and SSL certificate management.

DNS & IP Management:

• Manage BlueCat for DNS record creation, IP address management, and DHCP services.

Knowledge Management & Collaboration:

• Review existing KB solutions and identify gaps based on customer and support team feedback.
• Provide regular input to improve knowledge content and documentation.

What you'll need to succeed (required skills)

• Google Cloud Expertise (Mandatory):

VPC, VPC Peering, DNS Peering, Cloud Routers, Interconnects, Google Load Balancers.

• Azure Cloud Expertise (Mandatory):

VNET, VNET Peering, Load Balancers, UDR, VM Scale Sets, Palo Alto VM deployment, Virtual Network Gateway, ExpressRoute, VPN solutions, Private Link Service, Private Endpoints, Private DNS.

• Firewall Management (Mandatory):

Palo Alto (Panorama) and FortiGate (Forti Manager).

• Infrastructure Automation & DevOps:

Experience with Terraform and GitLab for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and change management processes.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Ability to gather customer requirements and implement changes in accordance with change control procedures.

Preferred skills: what will help you stand out

• Relevant certifications in GCP, Azure, Palo Alto, or F5 technologies.
• Experience in enterprise-scale cloud migrations and hybrid network designs.
• Exposure to DNS and IPAM tools like BlueCat.

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office at Brampton, ON.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.

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.

"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, state or local laws."