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Mainframe and SRE Architect Location : Remote Roles and responsibilities :- • Architect and implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) frameworks for mainframe and AWS hybrid cloud platforms • Design AWS cloud architectures supporting high availability, scalability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance • Lead mainframe performance engineering and MIPS optimization initiatives using SMF data analysis and workload tuning • Optimize COBOL, DB2, CICS transactions and batch jobs to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance • Build and manage YAML-based CI/CD pipelines enabling automated application deployment and infrastructure provisioning • Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) to standardize environments and improve deployment reliability • Manage Rocket LCM (Lifecycle Management) for automated mainframe application deployments, version control, and release governance • Administer RACF security configurations including profile creation, access control management, and group administration • Integrate Kafka-based event-driven architectures with AWS services and .NET enterprise applications • Enable DevOps automation and Security-Ops (DevSecOps) practices including security scanning, compliance enforcement, and policy automation • Implement monitoring and observability solutions using CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace, and Grafana • Perform capacity planning, workload scheduling, and performance forecasting • Collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps engineers, security teams, and application teams • Support cloud transformation programs and enterprise modernization initiatives • work with enterprise data centre operations and migration program Team Expert Level expertise need below :- • Extensive experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). • Rocket LCM & RACF security administration • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and cloud monitoring (CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana). Salary and Other Compensation : The Salary for this position will be 119,000 to 139,000 early depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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 • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The 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. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. 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. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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Mainframe and SRE Architect
Location : Remote
Roles and responsibilities :-
Architect and implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) frameworks for mainframe and AWS hybrid cloud platforms
Design AWS cloud architectures supporting high availability, scalability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance
Lead mainframe performance engineering and MIPS optimization initiatives using SMF data analysis and workload tuning
Optimize COBOL, DB2, CICS transactions and batch jobs to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance
Build and manage YAML-based CI/CD pipelines enabling automated application deployment and infrastructure provisioning
Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) to standardize environments and improve deployment reliability
Manage Rocket LCM (Lifecycle Management) for automated mainframe application deployments, version control, and release governance
Administer RACF security configurations including profile creation, access control management, and group administration
Integrate Kafka-based event-driven architectures with AWS services and .NET enterprise applications
Enable DevOps automation and Security-Ops (DevSecOps) practices including security scanning, compliance enforcement, and policy automation
Implement monitoring and observability solutions using CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace, and Grafana
Perform capacity planning, workload scheduling, and performance forecasting
Collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps engineers, security teams, and application teams
Support cloud transformation programs and enterprise modernization initiatives
work with enterprise data centre operations and migration program Team
Expert Level expertise need below :-
Extensive experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
Rocket LCM & RACF security administration
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and cloud monitoring (CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana).
The Salary for this position will be 119,000 to 139,000 early depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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Parental Leave