AWS Engineer

Cognizant; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 110 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cognizant in Halifax, NS is seeking an AWS Architect to design, deploy, and optimize scalable AWS cloud solutions. Hybrid work arrangement allowed with Halifax and Toronto regions considered. You will implement IaC with Terraform, manage CI/CD, and handle Windows and Unix administration while ensuring security, compliance, and observability.

The role requires hands-on experience with AWS services and strong collaboration across architecture, DevOps, and delivery teams.

Qualificações

• AWS architecture experience with EC2, Lambda, SSM, VPC.
• Terraform IaC with state management and CI/CD integration.
• Git version control for branching and release pipelines.
• Windows and Unix OS administration experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deploy, and optimize scalable AWS cloud solutions.
• Implement IaC with Terraform and CI/CD.
• Manage automated patching and configuration via AWS SSM.
• Maintain code repositories and release workflows in Git.
• Perform system administration across Windows and Unix.
• Enforce security controls, encryption, and compliance.
• Set up observability dashboards and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with architecture, DevOps, and delivery teams.

Conhecimentos

AWS

Windows / Unix

Ferramentas

Terraform

GIT

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Role: AWS Architect

Location: Halifax, NS (Hybrid) OR Totonto,Canada

Key Responsibilities

• AWS Architecture - Design, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions using EC2, Lambda, SSM, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Infrastructure Automation - Build and maintain IaC using Terraform with reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration.
• Configuration & Systems Management - Implement automated patching, configuration, and remote management using AWS SSM.
• Version Control - Manage code repositories, branching strategies, and release workflows using Git.
• OS Administration - Perform system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across Windows and Unix platforms.
• Security & Compliance - Implement cloud security controls, network segmentation, encryption, and compliance standards.
• Monitoring & Optimization - Set up observability dashboards, alerts, and performance tuning for cloud workloads.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with architecture, DevOps, and delivery teams to ensure smooth deployments and operational excellence.

Mandatory Skills

Skill Proficiency

Years of Experience

Basic Knowledge

Medium

Expert

AWS ( EC2, Lamda, SSM, VPC)

5

Yes

Terraform

2

Yes

GIT

2

Yes

Windows / Unix

2

Yes

Compensation:

We are offering between $110,000 - $120,000. 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.

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.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.