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Cognizant Cloud Network Engineer in Hyderabad, India
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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