Cognizant is looking for an Infrastructure Solution Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of advanced GPU-based computing environments and cybersecurity solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise in high-performance infrastructure (including NVIDIA DGX systems, parallel filesystems, and high-speed networking) with strategic leadership to drive industry-leading cyber security revenue growth. The ideal candidate will architect scalable AI-ready environments, manage complex clusters, and ensure robust security frameworks while engaging with C-level executives to deliver innovative, outcome-based solutions across Fortune 200 and 500 enterprises.

Job Responsibilities

· System Design & Deployment

o Architect and deploy NVIDIA DGX systems and GPU-based compute clusters.

o Design scalable parallel filesystems (Lustre, BeeGFS, GPFS).

o Integrate high-speed interconnects (InfiniBand, RoCE, RDMA).

o Collaborate on rack planning and airflow optimisation.

· Cluster & Infrastructure Management

o Configure and manage Slurm Workload Manager for job scheduling.

o Deploy and maintain cluster orchestration tools.

o Automate provisioning using PXE boot, Terraform, Redfish, Kubernetes.

o Perform firmware updates, BIOS/IPMI/BMC configuration, and OS provisioning.

· Networking & Performance Optimisation

o Design and validate network topologies (IPMI, internal/external networks, InfiniBand fabrics).

o Optimise RDMA and RoCE configurations for low-latency, high-throughput transfers.

o Conduct performance benchmarking using GPU-Burn, NCCL, NVSM.

· Monitoring & Troubleshooting

o Implement system health checks and diagnostics across compute, storage, and network layers.

o Troubleshoot hardware/software issues to ensure reliable infrastructure operation.

· Leadership & Strategy

o Lead strategic planning for cybersecurity and AI infrastructure solutions.

o Manage budgets, talent acquisition, and project delivery.

o Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts and credentialize solutions.

· Revenue Growth

o Drive industry-leading cybersecurity revenue growth across identified industries.

o Develop cross-service line offerings aligned with compliance and security standards.

o Build trusted advisor relationships with C-level executives in Fortune 200 & 500 accounts.

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Required Qualifications

· 15+ years of experience in complex solutioning with broad technical and functional/technology area with market-standard certifications.

· Deep understanding of NVIDIA DGX architecture, CUDA, GPU compute.

· Strong Linux administration and shell scripting skills.

· Expertise in Slurm, parallel filesystems, InfiniBand/RDMA/RoCE networking.

· Familiarity with containerisation (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), automation tools (Ansible, Redfish).

· Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).

· Strong knowledge of security services portfolio: IAM, Threat Management, Risk Services, SOC, GRC.

· Proven ability to manage executive relationships and align stakeholders.

· Strong executive presence and communication skills.

· Demonstrated success in building outcome-based commercial models.

· Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mediate complex client relationships.

· Deep industry knowledge of IT services and outsourcing globally.

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Preferred Qualifications

· Advanced certifications in cybersecurity and cloud (CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect).

· Experience with AI/ML workload orchestration and GPU scheduling (NVIDIA GPU Operator).

· Familiarity with platforms like Run.ai, ClearML.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer:
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.

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