AWS Sr. Cloud Architect

Cognizant North America; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 125,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AWS Sr. Cloud Architect to drive cloud infrastructure design and provisioning. This remote role requires expertise in AWS services and programming languages. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

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

Discretionary annual incentive program

Responsibilities

• Discuss with application & client stakeholders and Target AWS Infrastructure Design.
• Provisioning of AWS Infrastructure using AWS CDK and programming languages.
• Perform OS Hardening and Tagging as per client security standards.

Skills

AWS R53

EC2

EBS

EFS

FSX

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

DNS

SSL

ACM

ELB

DMS

RHEL

Shell Script

AWS CDK

Java

Typescript

Python

Job description

About the group:

Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

EEO Statement & Accommodations

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. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

Role: AWS Sr. Cloud Architect

Location: Remote

* Discuss with application & client stakeholders and Target AWS Infrastructure Design to host the platform.

* Provisioning of AWS Infrastructure using AWS CDK and any programming language like Java / Typescript / Python (any one).

* Excellent understanding of DNS and AWS R53, AWS EFS, FSX, RDS, SSL, ACM, DMS

* Excellent in RedHat Linux Administration and ability to automate configurations using Unix/Shell scripts

* Perform OS Hardening and Tagging as per the client security & operational standards.

* Perform patching of all the target servers using AWS SSM or automation.

* Collaborate with DevOps engineer, vendors & client stakeholders for the Platform installation and configurations.

Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 125,240 - $ 170,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Required skills: AWS R53, EC2, EBS, EFS, FSX, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, DNS, SSL, ACM, ELB, DMS, AWS Backup. RHEL & Shell Script, AWS CDK with Java, Typescript, Python (Atleast One), Programming Language (Java, Typescript, Python).

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. Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, 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.