AWS Platform Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity for AWS Platform Engineer professionals to be part of leading-edge technology projects. Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Services Practice provides end-to-end solutions covering architecture, design, implementation, management, and on-going support across the entire enterprise technology infrastructure. Our services include a spectrum of management, consulting, and systems integration services to help our clients maximize value in their infrastructure resources, while optimizing infrastructure performance and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• To Implement, and manage AWS VPC components, including subnets, route tables, and gateways (IGW, NAT).
• Responsible to apply and configure security controls such as Network ACLs, Security Groups, and PrivateLink.
• To work with AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and WAFv2 to manage secure and scalable network architecture.
• Responsible to automate network configurations using CloudFormation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network issues using tools like CloudWatch and Datadog.
• Configure load balancers (ALB, NLB) and DNS management using Route 53.
• Implement and manage AWS Firewall Manager and Network Firewall.
• Manage cross-region and cross-account network setups for scalability and security.
• Ensure proper IAM user and permission management.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline integrations related to networking.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Deep knowledge of AWS networking services like VPC Endpoints, Elastic IPs, ENI, and hybrid cloud networking (VPN, BGP, peering).
• Very good experience/knowledge in AWS Control Tower Modernisation
• Proficiency in automation using CloudFormation and scripting with Shell/Python.
• Strong understanding of AWS services like EC2, ELB, ECS, S3, Config, CloudTrail, EFS, and Lambda.
• Expertise in cost optimization of AWS networking resources.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Terraform for network configuration automation.
• Knowledge of GitHub and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Collaboration skills for optimizing network setups in hybrid cloud environments.
• Understanding of AWS Services like Control Tower for multi-account governance.

At Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers.

You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.

Cognizant is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, sexual orientation, political opinions, or trade union membership.

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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an IT and business process services company providing digital strategy, consulting, enterprise modernization, cloud and more for clients globally.