Cloud Architect -Database Access Control Toolkit

Cognizant; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays + PTO

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Cloud Architect to design and implement cloud-native database access controls, focusing on Aurora PostgreSQL and legacy Sybase/DB2 migrations. The role emphasizes RBAC/ABAC authorization and tight integration with AWS IAM and federation.

Responsibilities include developing and governing database security frameworks, provisioning automation, and collaboration with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to uphold enterprise-wide standards.

Qualifications

• Experience designing cloud-native database access controls and RBAC/ABAC models.
• Strong knowledge of AWS security services and federated authentication.
• Experience with database security controls, roles, privileges, and row-level security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-native DACT frameworks.
• Develop RBAC/ABAC models and administer access controls across multiple databases.
• Integrate AWS Security & Identity with database authorization frameworks.

Skills

RBAC & ABAC authorization models

AWS IAM & identity management

Cloud database architecture &Migration

Aurora PostgreSQL

Sybase ASE/DB2 knowledge

Job description

Role: Cloud Architect -DACT

Location: Remote (Anywhere in USA)

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

Job Description

• DACT (Database Access Control Toolkit) is a regulatory-required and TR-mandated control that currently only works for Aurora and DynamoDB. Designing and implementing cloud-native database access controls, extending existing DACT coverage where feasible and building replacement capabilities where required. Removing the top blocker for Sybase ASE/DB2 to Aurora PostgreSQL database migration
• Design and implement cloud-native Database Access Control (DACT) frameworks.
• Develop and administer Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) models.
• Configure and manage database security controls, including roles, privileges, schemas, grants, and row-level security.
• Implement and govern database access policies across multiple database platforms.
• Integrate AWS IAM, SSO, and federated authentication mechanisms with database authorization frameworks.
• Design secure database architectures for AWS cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cloud database modernization and migration initiatives.
• Develop automation for database provisioning, security controls, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to establish enterprise-wide database security standards.
• Produce technical documentation, operational runbooks, and security procedures.

Looking for expert skills in the below areas:

• Sybase ASE/DB2
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• AWS Security & Identity Management
• Cloud Database Architecture & Migration
• RBAC & ABAC Authorization Models

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 to $135,000 yearly 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.

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

Disclaimer: The 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. 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.