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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Platform Engineer - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Service, Peering, Systems Integration, Datadog, Scripting, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Route53, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A5D319EFEDA54932B9C6186D9D11C141/job/ ## About the Role * 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. * 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. * Very good experience/knowledge in AWS Control Tower Modernisation * AWS Landing Zone familiarity 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. ## Description 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)