DevOps Engineer at Cognizant

Job Title- DevOps Engineer

Job Location- Hybrid- Norfolk, Virginia, USA

We are seeking a seasoned DevOps Engineer with over 8 years of experience to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure DevOps Services, Python scripting, and terraform for infrastructure automation. Experience in healthcare or insurance domains is highly desirable, especially with a strong understanding of security and compliance standards.

In this role, you will

• Design, Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Services.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform.

• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation, monitoring, and integration tasks.

• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration.

• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshooting issues across environments.

• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA) in healthcare IT.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and deployment processes.

• Support and optimize Azure Cloud Services operations.

• Implement and manage Tokenization, CaaS (Kubernetes), and other cloud-native services.

• Utilize PowerShell, CLI, and Ansible for scripting and automation tasks.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a DevOps role.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Azure DevOps Services

  • Python scripting

  • Terraform

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Git, monitoring tools, and logging frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred skills: what will help you stand out

• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Certification

• Experience in healthcare or insurance IT environments

• Knowledge of HIPAA and other security/compliance standards

• Experience with:

  • Terraform scripting

  • Ansible scripting

  • PowerShell and CLI

  • Azure Cloud Services

  • Tokenization and CaaS (Kubernetes)

  • Azure operations and monitoring

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

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week at the client site in Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things 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.”