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Cloud Architect

Cognizant
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025 CLOSED ON 1/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at Cognizant?

We are seeking a Cloud Architect responsible for leading client facing engagements onsite while coordinating offshore delivery teams across multiple service domains including Azure cloud data center operations, voice infrastructure service desk support and batch job scheduling. The role ensures seamless service delivery operational continuity and proactive issue resolution and ensure seamless operations stakeholder alignment and team collaboration across locations.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

In this role, you will:

  • Serve as the primary onsite liaison for client communication and technical alignment

  • Coordinate offshore teams to deliver services across Azure infrastructure and support layers

  • Oversee batch job scheduling and L1.5 support workflows

  • Ensure timely resolution of operational issues and escalations

  • Drive collaboration between service desk voice and data center teams

  • Maintain high standards of delivery documentation and stakeholder reporting

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Prior experience of manufacturing support preferred
  • Cloud knowledge and experience to perform cloud deployment will be preferred

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 an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.

Applications will be accepted until Oct 7th, 2025.

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

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.

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