Job Specifications
Excellent opportunity for AWS Platform Engineer to be part of our Cloud Infrastructure & Security services practice. Cognizant Infrastructure Services – Provides IT infrastructure & Cloud services for clients across industry verticals, including both Consulting/Professional and Managed Services, across Enterprise Computing, Cloud services, Security Services, DevOps, Data Centres, End User Computing, Service Desk, Network Services and Environment Management Services.
Candidates should be SC Cleared or SC eligible
Key Responsibilities:
Implement, and manage AWS VPC components, including subnets, route tables, and gateways (IGW, NAT).
Apply and configure security controls such as Network ACLs, Security Groups, and PrivateLink.
Work with AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and WAFv2 to manage secure and scalable network architecture.
Automate network configurations using CloudFormation.
AWS Control Tower Modernisation
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).
Proficiency in automation using CloudFormation and scripting with Shell/Python.
Very good experience in AWS Control Tower Modernisation
Strong understanding of AWS services like EC2, ELB, ECS, S3, Config, CloudTrail, EFS, and Lambda.
Expertise in cost optimization of AWS networking resources.
SC eligibility for compliance and secure operations.
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.
About the Company
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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