AWS Network Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 114,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation seeks a Manager- AWS Network Architect to design secure, scalable cloud networking across enterprise AWS environments. This remote US role emphasizes hands-on implementation and architecture leadership.

You will build multi-account, multi-region connectivity, implement VPC Lattice, develop reusable CDK constructs in Python or TypeScript, and guide engineering and security teams on best practices for network security and reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of networking experience with hands-on AWS cloud networking and architecture.
• Mandatory: Hands-on AWS VPC Lattice architecture and implementation experience.
• Mandatory: Strong hands-on AWS CDK development experience using Python and/or TypeScript.
• Experience developing reusable AWS CDK constructs/stacks for network infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in AWS VPC architecture, multi-account networking, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, PrivateLink, and AWS Network Firewall.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, routing, CIDR planning, hybrid connectivity, network segmentation, and cloud security.
• Experience designing AWS networks across multiple accounts, VPCs, and regions.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across AWS routing, DNS, hybrid connectivity, network security, and service connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise AWS network solutions across multi-account, multi-VPC, and multi-region environments, including VPC architecture, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, routing, DNS, Direct Connect, VPN, and PrivateLink.
• Design and implement AWS VPC Lattice for secure application and service-to-service connectivity, including service networks, services, routing, authentication/authorization, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain AWS network infrastructure using AWS CDK with Python and/or TypeScript, creating reusable CDK constructs and standardized infrastructure patterns.
• Design hybrid connectivity between AWS and on-premises environments using AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, BGP, and resilient routing architectures.
• Architect secure cloud networking using AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, NACLs, IAM-based controls, segmentation, and least-privilege principles.
• Design enterprise DNS and private connectivity solutions using Amazon Route 53, Private Hosted Zones, hybrid DNS, AWS PrivateLink, and VPC endpoints.
• Troubleshoot complex AWS network connectivity, routing, DNS, latency, and security issues using tools such as VPC Flow Logs and Reachability Analyzer.
• Develop AWS network architecture standards, reusable designs, topology diagrams, and technical governance while providing architectural guidance to engineering and security teams.

Skills

Networking experience

VPC Lattice

AWS CDK

Multi-account networking

Transit Gateway

Cloud WAN

Direct Connect

VPN

Route 53

PrivateLink

Network Firewall

DNS / TCP/IP

Hybrid connectivity

Least-privilege security

Terraform

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: Manager- AWS Network Architect

Job Location: Remote- USA

We are seeking an experienced AWS Network Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud network architectures across enterprise AWS environments.

This role requires deep expertise in AWS cloud networking , with hands-on AWS VPC Lattice implementation and AWS CDK development using Python and/or TypeScript as mandatory requirements .

The successful candidate will design multi-account and multi-region connectivity architectures, establish service-to-service networking patterns, automate network infrastructure through AWS CDK, and provide technical leadership for complex AWS network environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $114,000 to $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

In this role, you will

• Architect and implement enterprise AWS network solutions across multi-account, multi-VPC, and multi-region environments, including VPC architecture, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, routing, DNS, Direct Connect, VPN, and PrivateLink.

• Design and implement AWS VPC Lattice for secure application and service-to-service connectivity, including service networks, services, routing, authentication/authorization, and access controls.

• Develop and maintain AWS network infrastructure using AWS CDK with Python and/or TypeScript , creating reusable CDK constructs and standardized infrastructure patterns.

• Design hybrid connectivity between AWS and on-premises environments using AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, BGP, and resilient routing architectures .

• Architect secure cloud networking using AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, NACLs, IAM-based controls, segmentation, and least-privilege principles .

• Design enterprise DNS and private connectivity solutions using Amazon Route 53, Private Hosted Zones, hybrid DNS, AWS PrivateLink, and VPC endpoints .

• Troubleshoot complex AWS network connectivity, routing, DNS, latency, and security issues using tools such as VPC Flow Logs and Reachability Analyzer .

• Develop AWS network architecture standards, reusable designs, topology diagrams, and technical governance while providing architectural guidance to engineering and security teams.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• 8+ years of overall networking experience , with strong hands-on AWS cloud networking and architecture experience.

• Mandatory: Hands-on AWS VPC Lattice architecture and implementation experience.

• Mandatory: Strong hands-on AWS CDK development experience using Python and/or TypeScript.

• Demonstrated experience developing reusable AWS CDK constructs/stacks for network infrastructure , rather than only consuming existing CDK templates.

• Strong expertise in AWS VPC architecture, multi-account networking, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, PrivateLink, and AWS Network Firewall .

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, routing, CIDR planning, hybrid connectivity, network segmentation, and cloud network security .

• Experience designing AWS networks across multiple accounts, VPCs, and regions .

• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across AWS routing, DNS, hybrid connectivity, network security, and application/service connectivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Organizations and shared-services network architectures .

• Knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation in addition to AWS CDK.

• Experience supporting regulated or large-scale enterprise environments.

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification.

• Experience with network observability, traffic analysis, and cloud operations platforms.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a Remote Role in US.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

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.

“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.

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.