Cognizant is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect for a full-time opportunity in Hartford, CT. This role will work out of our office in Hartford, CT.
Responsibilities:
· Owns the AWS and multi-cloud reference architecture, landing zones, account structure, security guardrails, and adoption strategy and guides engineering teams in building to it. Acts as design authority and senior technical advisor.
· Define cloud guardrails, landing-zone patterns, and account-provisioning policies aligned to enterprise standards. Design secure, well-architected solutions and govern public-cloud configuration and identity controls.
· Set multi-cloud architecture direction including Azure and the consolidation of IaaS compute into a cloud-focused fabric.
· Provide SME guidance on new AWS capabilities and adoption strategies.
· Review builds and automation against the architecture and approve differentiated design decisions.
· Partner with FinOps on cost-efficient architecture with savings tracked.
The salary range for this role will be between $137,000 and $ 161,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 10/19/2026.
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.
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.
