Cloud Engineer, Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

About Cognizant

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.

Role Summary

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, building, securing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. This role translates architectural designs into operational environments and ensures cloud platforms meet stringent federal security and compliance requirements. The position has a strong focus on AWS GovCloud and regulated environments, supporting both internal IT initiatives and customer-facing delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and automate cloud infrastructure based on approved architectural blueprints and reference designs.
Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot secure AWS GovCloud environments.
Execute multi-account AWS strategies, including account segmentation and automated security boundaries.
Provision and manage compliant cloud foundations using AWS Control Tower and security guardrails.
Ensure continuous adherence to FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST SP 800-171 technical controls.
Partner with security and compliance teams to support audit readiness, including evidence and documentation.
Translate architectural designs into functional, production-ready cloud environments.
Provide hands-on technical execution within Azure environments as required by architectural direction.
Produce and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure-as-code artifacts, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or a senior cloud engineering role.
Demonstrated experience designing and operating AWS GovCloud environments.
Hands-on experience supporting federal or regulated cloud deployments.
Strong working knowledge of FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
Experience implementing multi-account AWS architectures and landing zones.
Experience with cloud network segmentation, including Transit Gateway, firewalls, and Direct Connect.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools (e.g., CloudFormation).
AWS CloudOps Engineer or AWS DevOps Engineer certification (Professional level preferred).
CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty or AWS Security – Specialty certification.
Experience with Microsoft Azure in regulated or government-adjacent environments.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 GCC or GCC High environments.
Experience implementing AWS Control Tower in regulated environments.
Prior customer-facing delivery experience in regulated industries.

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 requiring 3 days a week in our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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. 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.

Remote eligible within the United States.
Estimated travel up to approximately three weeks per year (domestic).
Employment is contingent upon meeting security clearance and certification requirements.

Legal & Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com 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.