AWS Network Architect

Cognizant; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 114,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays + PTO

Disability (Long-term/Short-term)

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a seasoned Manager- AWS Network Architect to design and optimize complex cloud networking solutions across enterprise AWS environments. The candidate will lead multi-region deployments, hybrid integrations, and cloud security initiatives for critical applications.

The role requires hands-on expertise with AWS networking services, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Direct Connect, and Route 53, with a focus on secure, scalable connectivity and governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall networking experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on AWS networking and cloud connectivity experience.
• Experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise cloud networking solutions.
• Proven expertise implementing hybrid cloud networking architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable multi-VPC architectures with optimized CIDR planning and address management.
• Architect and maintain hub-and-spoke network topologies using TGW and Cloud WAN.
• Develop enterprise connectivity strategies for multi-account environments using AWS Organizations.
• Design and document scalable network architectures to support growth, compliance, and operations.

Skills

8+ years networking

5+ years AWS networking

Hybrid cloud networking

Enterprise networking

Tools

AWS Transit Gateway

AWS Cloud WAN

AWS Direct Connect

VPC design & architecture

Job description

Job Title: Manager- AWS Netwrork Architect

Job Location: Remote- USA

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

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Connectivity Manager to design, implement, and optimize complex cloud networking solutions across enterprise-scale AWS environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS networking services, hybrid cloud connectivity, multi-account architectures, and cloud security frameworks while driving highly available, scalable, and secure network connectivity solutions.

This role requires hands-on experience architecting large-scale AWS connectivity platforms, supporting multi-region deployments, hybrid integrations, and cloud network security initiatives for mission- critical business applications.

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

Cloud Network Architecture & Design

• Design and implement scalable multi-VPC architectures with optimized CIDR planning and address management to prevent overlap across AWS accounts and regions.
• Architect and maintain hub-and-spoke network topologies leveraging AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) and AWS Cloud WAN.
• Develop enterprise-wide connectivity strategies for multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and shared-services networking models.
• Design and document scalable network architectures supporting business growth, compliance, and operational requirements.

Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

• Configure and manage AWS Direct Connect solutions, including private VIFs, Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs), and resilient connectivity patterns.
• Design hybrid cloud integration models utilizing Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPNs, and VPN failover architectures.
• Develop highly available connectivity solutions between on-premises datacenters and AWS environments.

AWS Routing & Traffic Management

• Implement advanced routing solutions using AWS Transit Gateway, VPC Peering, Route Tables, and route propagation controls.
• Design and optimize cross-region connectivity strategies utilizing Transit Gateway peering and inter-region routing.
• Engineer resilient NAT Gateway architectures with Availability Zone-level failover and optimized egress routing patterns.
• Evaluate and implement inter-VPC communication models based on performance, scalability, and operational requirements.

DNS & Service Connectivity

• Design and administer advanced Route 53 solutions, including:
• Private Hosted Zones
• Split-Horizon DNS
• Conditional Forwarding
• Hybrid DNS Integration
• Implement AWS Private Link (Interface and Gateway Endpoints) to enable secure private connectivity without public internet exposure.

Security & Network Governance

• Configure and manage AWS Network Firewall architectures, policies, rule groups, and inspection VPC frameworks.
• Implement layered network security controls using:
• Security Groups
• Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)
• AWS Network Firewall
• Traffic Segmentation Strategies
• Enforce least-privilege network access principles across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to enterprise security standards.

Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Troubleshoot complex network performance and latency issues using:
• VPC Flow Logs
• Reachability Analyzer
• Packet Path Analysis
• Traffic Mirroring
• Analyze traffic patterns and perform deep packet inspection for network optimization and security investigations.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement performance improvement recommendations.
• Support incident management and root-cause analysis activities.

Documentation & Governance

• Develop comprehensive network architecture documentation, including:
• Network topology diagrams
• Route flow mappings
• Traffic segmentation models
• High availability and failover designs
• Maintain architecture standards, best practices, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in architecture reviews and cloud design governance activities.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• 8+ years of overall networking experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on AWS networking and cloud connectivity experience.
• Experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise cloud networking solutions.
• Proven expertise implementing hybrid cloud networking architectures.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• AWS Transit Gateway (TGW)
• AWS Cloud WAN
• AWS Direct Connect
• AWS VPN Services
• Route 53
• AWS Private Link
• AWS Network Firewall
• VPC Design & Architecture
• Multi-Account AWS Networking
• Deep understanding of:
• TCP/IP Networking
• BGP Routing
• DNS Architecture
• Hybrid Connectivity
• Cloud Security Frameworks
• Experience with:
• AWS Organizations
• Shared Services Architectures
• Cross-Region Connectivity
• Traffic Analysis & Monitoring Tools

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
• Experience supporting regulated enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK).
• Experience with SD-WAN and cloud network automation solutions.
• Exposure to Network Observability 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 through 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.