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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Cisco Nexus Switches, Peering, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SDN Network, Bicep, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Cisco - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3EF6022ADBD44595AF93626E50C6B72B/job/ ## About the Role * Strong, hands-on experience with Cisco ACI or comparable software-defined networking (SDN) solutions. * Proven experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones in enterprise environments. * Solid understanding of cloud networking , security groups, and connectivity models (VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN, etc.). * Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling for cloud provisioning, such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. * Knowledge of hybrid cloud and on-premise integration patterns and architectures. * Strong troubleshooting skills in a 24x7 operational environment, with a structured and methodical approach to incident resolution. These Will Help You Stand Out * Familiarity with network security frameworks and compliance standards relevant to cloud infrastructure. * Experience working in large-scale enterprise or managed services environments. * Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE , Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) , or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) . * Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. * Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. ## Description As a Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer , you will make an impact by offering 24x7 software-defined infrastructure and cloud connectivity solutions - encompassing compute, storage, and networking including Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and Azure Landing Zones - facilitating secure and automated cloud adoption. You will be a valued member of our Infrastructure & Cloud team and work collaboratively with application, platform, and security teams across the organization., * Design, build, and maintain software-defined networking solutions using Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) , ensuring a scalable, policy-driven network fabric. * Design and manage Azure Landing Zones to support secure, standardized, and repeatable cloud adoption across the organization. * Provide 24x7 operational support for compute, storage, and network infrastructure, ensuring maximum availability and performance. * Enable automated provisioning of cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates), reducing manual effort and driving consistency. * Ensure network and cloud connectivity security, segmentation, and compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. * Monitor infrastructure performance and proactively address capacity or connectivity issues before they impact business operations. * Collaborate with application and platform teams on cloud migration and adoption strategies , providing engineering guidance and best practices. * Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to network and cloud infrastructure , minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement. Work Model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. 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. 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