Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect
Job Location: Remote- USA
We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Cloud & Network Architect / Lead to design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient AWS cloud and network architectures.
This is a cloud and network architecture-focused position, requiring deep hands-on expertise in AWS networking, AWS CDK, and AWS VPC Lattice.
Critical Mandatory Requirements
Candidates must have hands-on experience with:
AWS CDK development using Python and/or TypeScript
AWS VPC Lattice implementation and architecture
AWS cloud and network architecture within complex enterprise environments
Multi-account AWS networking and connectivity
Candidates whose experience is primarily DevOps, CI/CD, or Terraform without hands-on AWS CDK and VPC Lattice experience will not meet the core requirements of this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual base salary for this position is up to $130K 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.
In this role, you will
AWS Cloud Architecture
Design scalable, secure, highly available, and resilient AWS cloud architectures for enterprise applications and workloads.
Architect AWS environments across multiple accounts, regions, and VPCs.
Establish standardized cloud architecture patterns covering networking, compute, storage, identity, security, and connectivity.
Design solutions utilizing AWS services including VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM, Route 53, CloudWatch, and related services.
Define architectural standards and reusable patterns for enterprise AWS environments.
AWS Network Architecture & VPC Lattice
Architect, implement, and manage AWS VPC Lattice solutions for application and service connectivity.
Design VPC Lattice service networks, services, routing, authentication, authorization, and access-control architectures.
Develop scalable connectivity patterns for applications and services distributed across multiple VPCs and AWS accounts.
Design enterprise AWS networking including VPC architecture, subnetting, routing, DNS, security groups, load balancing, and network security.
Design secure connectivity and service-to-service communication patterns for distributed and cloud-native applications.
Troubleshoot complex AWS networking, routing, DNS, security, and service-connectivity issues.
Ensure network designs meet enterprise requirements for security, resiliency, scalability, and operational supportability.
AWS CDK Architecture & Automation
Design and develop AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK with Python and/or TypeScript.
Build custom and reusable CDK constructs, stacks, and architectural patterns.
Create CDK-based automation for cloud networking components and application infrastructure.
Develop reusable infrastructure patterns supporting VPCs, IAM, compute, containers, serverless services, storage, and networking.
Establish standards for CDK project structure, configuration, environment management, and reusable components.
Use Infrastructure as Code principles to ensure cloud environments are repeatable, controlled, and maintainable.
Work with Terraform where required while using AWS CDK as a key infrastructure automation technology.
Cloud Security & Governance
Design cloud and network architecture following AWS security and least-privilege principles.
Define IAM roles, policies, cross-account access, and service authorization models.
Build appropriate network segmentation, access-control, and security patterns.
Support architecture aligned with enterprise security, governance, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Incorporate logging, monitoring, auditing, and observability into cloud and network designs.
Architecture Leadership
Lead cloud and network architecture discussions and provide technical direction to engineering teams.
Translate application and infrastructure requirements into scalable AWS architecture.
Create architecture documentation, standards, reference designs, and implementation patterns.
Perform architecture reviews and identify security, networking, scalability, and resiliency risks.
Collaborate with cloud, network, security, application, and infrastructure engineering teams to implement architectural solutions.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)
Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and AWS networking.
Strong hands-on AWS CDK development experience using Python and/or TypeScript.
Demonstrated ability to create custom/reusable AWS CDK constructs, stacks, and infrastructure components.
Hands-on implementation and architecture experience with AWS VPC Lattice.
Strong knowledge of VPC Lattice service networks, services, routing/connectivity, authentication, authorization, and access controls.
Strong AWS networking expertise, including VPCs, subnets, routing, Route 53/DNS, security groups, load balancing, and connectivity architecture.
Experience designing multi-account and multi-VPC AWS architectures.
Strong understanding of IAM, cross-account access, cloud security, and network security.
Experience designing highly available, scalable, resilient, and secure AWS environments.
Strong troubleshooting skills across AWS networking and distributed cloud environments.
Preferred Skills
Experience with AWS Organizations and enterprise multi-account architecture.
Terraform knowledge.
Experience with ECS, EKS, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application architectures.
Knowledge of AWS monitoring and logging services including CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
Experience working within highly regulated enterprise environments.
AWS architecture or networking certifications are advantageous.
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 remote role in US.
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.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: 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, provincial or local laws.
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.
