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Platform Infrastructure Engineer

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Platform Infrastructure Engineer (AWS Platform & DevSecOps)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Platform Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, automate, modernize, and operate cloud platform services supporting enterprise digital products and business-critical applications.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated engineer with strong AWS platform engineering expertise who can work independently across both greenfield and brownfield environments. The successful candidate will drive infrastructure modernization, platform automation, and operational excellence through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevSecOps practices, CI/CD integration, cloud governance, and observability solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise platforms and digital services.
  • Deliver infrastructure modernization, migration, optimization, and transformation initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other enterprise-approved tools.
  • Manage source code repositories, branching strategies, merge requests, and infrastructure code governance.
  • Produce and maintain architecture documents, solution designs, runbooks, and operational procedures.
  • Design and implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions.
  • Leverage tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Dynatrace, or equivalent technologies.
  • Apply cloud governance frameworks, security standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Support vulnerability remediation, security reviews, audits, and risk assessments.
  • Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and operational stability.
  • Support incident management, problem management, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
  • Perform patching, maintenance, technology refresh, and platform enhancement activities.
  • Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments hosted on AWS.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Security Teams, Infrastructure Teams, and vendors to deliver platform initiatives.
  • Provide technical recommendations and support engineering and management decision-making.
  • Promote engineering best practices, automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating AWS cloud environments.
  • Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Proven experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
  • Experience delivering solutions across both greenfield and brownfield environments.
  • Strong experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, or similar tools.
  • Experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps delivery platforms.
  • Experience with Git repositories, branching strategies, source control, and infrastructure code management.
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation using Confluence or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of AWS networking, IAM, security controls, monitoring, logging, and operational resilience.
  • Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and platform visibility solutions.
  • Familiarity with governance, risk management, compliance, and security requirements in regulated environments.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional.
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate.
  • Experience working in regulated cloud environments.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or Amazon EKS.
  • Experience with Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Amazon CloudWatch.
  • Experience working with Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure Management, or Cybersecurity teams.
  • Experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or DevSecOps environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL, service management, vendor management, and operational governance frameworks.

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.

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.
  • Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • 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.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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