Cognizant

Cloud Architect

Cognizant$131K — $161K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert-level experience with AWS Networking Services.
  • Strong knowledge of Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
  • Proven ability to design complex network architectures.
  • Experience implementing high-availability solutions.
  • Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices.
  • Familiarity with multi-account AWS Organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Design multi-VPC architectures for optimal CIDR allocation.
  • Implement hub-and-spoke topology utilizing AWS Transit Gateway.
  • Configure hybrid connectivity with Direct Connect and VPN failover.
  • Engineer high-availability NAT Gateway and egress routing setups.
  • Execute advanced Route53 configurations, including split-horizon DNS.
  • Design inter-VPC connectivity based on routing requirements.
  • Implement Private Link for secure, internet-free connectivity.
  • Set up AWS Network Firewall policies and inspection architectures.
  • Diagnose latency issues using VPC Flow Logs.
  • Analyze traffic patterns for deep packet inspection.
  • Establish cross-region connectivity using TGW peering.
  • Enforce network security through NACLs and Security Groups.
  • Create comprehensive Network Architecture Diagrams.

Benefits

  • Full-time remote opportunity.
  • Work for a leading technology company.
  • Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Cognizant is seeking a Cloud Architect for a full-time remote opportunity. Applicants must be located and authorized to work in the US. Cognizant will not offer visa sponsorships now or anytime in the future.

Responsibilities:
  • Design multi-VPC architectures with optimized CIDR allocation to avoid overlap across accounts/regions.
  • Implement hub-and-spoke topology using AWS Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN with route segmentation and propagation controls.
  • Configure hybrid connectivity using Direct Connect (private VIFs, LAGs) and VPN failover patterns.
  • Engineer high-availability NAT Gateway and egress routing architectures with AZ-level failover.
  • Implement advanced Route53 configurations (split-horizon DNS, private hosted zones, conditional forwarding).
  • Design and configure inter-VPC connectivity using VPC Peering vs Transit Gateway based on scale and routing needs.
  • Implement Private Link (Interface & Gateway Endpoints) for secure connectivity without internet exposure.
  • Configure AWS Network Firewall policies, rule groups, and inspection VPC architectures.
  • Design multi-account networking using AWS Organizations and shared services VPC patterns.
  • Troubleshoot latency issues using VPC Flow Logs, packet path analysis, and Reachability Analyzer.
  • Analyze traffic patterns using Flow Logs and Traffic Mirroring for deep packet inspection scenarios.
  • Implement cross-region connectivity strategies using TGW peering and inter-region routing controls.
  • Enforce network security controls via NACLs, Security Groups, and firewall layers with least privilege design.
  • Build detailed Network Architecture Diagrams including route flows, failover paths, and traffic segmentation models.

What you'll need to succeed:
  • Expert level experience with AWS Networking related Services and CDK.

The salary range for this role is between $131,000 and $ 161000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 8/15/2026.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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