AWS Network Architect

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 131,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Cloud Architect for a full-time remote opportunity within the US. You will design and implement complex AWS networking, multi-VPC architectures, and secure connectivity patterns across accounts and regions.

The role requires expert knowledge of Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Private Link, Route53, Network Firewall, and CDK, with strong emphasis on security, reliability, and scalable architecture. Applicants must be located in the United States and authorized to work here.

Qualifications

• Expert level experience with AWS Networking related services and CDK.
• Ability to design multi-VPC architectures and hub-and-spoke topologies.
• Security-minded approach with focus on scalable, reliable networking.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-VPC architectures with optimized CIDR allocation to avoid overlap.
• Implement hub-and-spoke topology using Transit Gateway and Cloud WAN.
• Configure Direct Connect and VPN failover patterns.

Skills

AWS Networking

Tools

AWS CDK

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Cloud Architect for a full-time remote opportunity. Applicants must be located and authorized to work in the US. Cognizant will not offer visa sponsorships now or anytime in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Design multi-VPC architectures with optimized CIDR allocation to avoid overlap across accounts/regions.
• Implement hub-and-spoke topology using AWS Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN with route segmentation and propagation controls.
• Configure hybrid connectivity using Direct Connect (private VIFs, LAGs) and VPN failover patterns.
• Engineer high-availability NAT Gateway and egress routing architectures with AZ-level failover.
• Implement advanced Route53 configurations (split-horizon DNS, private hosted zones, conditional forwarding).
• Design and configure inter-VPC connectivity using VPC Peering vs Transit Gateway based on scale and routing needs.
• Implement Private Link (Interface & Gateway Endpoints) for secure connectivity without internet exposure.
• Configure AWS Network Firewall policies, rule groups, and inspection VPC architectures.
• Design multi-account networking using AWS Organizations and shared services VPC patterns.
• Troubleshoot latency issues using VPC Flow Logs, packet path analysis, and Reachability Analyzer.
• Analyze traffic patterns using Flow Logs and Traffic Mirroring for deep packet inspection scenarios.
• Implement cross-region connectivity strategies using TGW peering and inter-region routing controls.
• Enforce network security controls via NACLs, Security Groups, and firewall layers with least privilege design.
• Build detailed Network Architecture Diagrams including route flows, failover paths, and traffic segmentation models.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Expert level experience with AWS Networking related Services and CDK.

The salary range for this role is between $131,000 and $ 161000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 8/15/2026.

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.