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AWS Security Architect

Cognizant
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6 months ago
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This is an excellent opportunity for AWS Security Architect Role 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:

  • Working on AWS Security Standards, Best Practices, thought leadership Incident/Changes/Security Incidents using ITSM tool Service Now.
  • Monitor the estate using Datadog/CloudWatch/CloudTrail and proactively react to alerts.
  • Review and support to remediate any security vulnerabilities within a timely manner.
  • Creating and maintaining documentation and knowledge-based articles & security Standards
  • BAU Support as needed


Key Skills and Experience:

  • Should have experience with ITIL and Agile working environments
  • Strong Linux System Administration experience
  • Strong Knowledge in development AWS services EC2, ELB, ECS, S3, Config, CloudTrail, EFS, Lambda, VPC and Identity Centre
  • Strong Knowledge in Security services (AWS AWS Firewall manager, AWS Network Firewall and AWS WAF)
  • Strong Knowledge in security AWS services Security Hub, Macie, Inspector, Trust Advisor Guard Duty, Q for QuickSight, Security Lake
  • To be able to communicate and articulate technical issues across all levels (i.e., technical team members as well as less-technical management)
  • Must have (or be eligible for) SC Clearance


Nice to have

  • Experience with DevOps methodology, continuous integration, and delivery (CI/CD) and related tools
  • Knowledge of Docker or container-based systems
  • Knowledge of Chef
  • AWS or RHEL certification




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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