Cloud Network Engineer | AWS IAM/AWS Private Link

CLOUD NETWORK ENGINEER

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice: 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.

Role: CLOUD NETWORK ENGINEER: AWS IAM/AWS PRIVATE LINK

Location: Candidates will need to be based in Dallas, TX.

• This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future
• Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2026

What You Will Need To Succeed (required Skills)

• 5 years of experience with AWS Private Link, VPC endpoints, and secure hybrid connectivity (VPN / Direct Connect)
• 2 years’ experience with AWS IAM policies, roles.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (CIDR, routing, DNS, Private Link, VPN)

Required Skills & Technical Expertise: In this role, you will:

Implement AWS IAM policies, roles, and cross‑account access as per client standards.

Implement AWS Private Link, VPC endpoints, and secure hybrid connectivity (VPN / Direct Connect).

Work closely with data engineers, application teams, and security teams.

Participate in design reviews, operational readiness, and documentation.

Work With AWS Services, Including

EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, AWS Batch

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for the depends on experience and other qualifications. 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