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Cloud Network Engineer

Cognizant
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Hyderabad, Telangana, INPosted March 18, 2026

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Job Description

Cloud NW Engineer

6-12 yrs ONLY Immediate to 30 days Notice period

Mumbai/pune/Chennai/Kolkata/Bangalore/Hyd

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Architecture
  • Architect and deploy Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, and routing configurations in AWS and Azure.
  • Implement hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute) for on-premises and cloud integration.
  • Develop network diagrams and documentation for cloud network topologies.
  • Implementation & Management
  • Configure and manage AWS services (VPC, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) and Azure services (Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, Network Security Groups).
  • Implement load balancing, DNS, and firewall policies across multi-cloud environments.
  • Optimize network performance and ensure high availability.
  • Security & Compliance
  • Apply network segmentation, security groups, and firewall rules to enforce zero-trust principles.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (RBAC, MFA, encryption).
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation plans.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  • Monitor network health using AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and third-party tools.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Execute disaster recovery and failover strategies for critical workloads.
  • Automation & DevOps
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate network automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, MPLS).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, Route 53) and Azure networking (Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, NSG).
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN and cloud on-ramps for AWS and Azure.
  • Certifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Advanced Networking Specialty.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate.
  • CCNA/CCNP or equivalent networking certifications.
  • Experience
  • 4+ years in cloud networking and infrastructure roles.
  • Proven experience in designing and managing multi-cloud environments.
  • Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

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