Hybrid AWS Architect: Scalable Cloud & Terraform

Cognizant; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AWS

Windows / Unix

Tools

Terraform

GIT

Job description

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.