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.
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
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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.
