AWS Cloud Administrator

AWS Cloud Administrator

Location: Sydney, NS-Level37 TowerTwo / Australia Job category: IT Infrastructure Work model: Hybrid

About the role

As an AWS Cloud Administrator, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with your manager, engineering and operations teams, security and compliance stakeholders, and client representatives.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available AWS environments using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, and deployment across environments
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure, respond to incidents, and automate operational tasks to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and risk analysis, and lead remediation and patching programs to strengthen cloud security posture
• Maintain compliance with Australian regulatory and security requirements, including the ASD Essential Eight and the Information Security Manual (ISM), and perform compliance reviews and security governance activities using cloud-native and third-party security tools

What you need to have to be considered

• Extensive hands-on expertise administering AWS cloud infrastructure (or another major cloud platform such as Azure or GCP), including secure, scalable, and highly available designs
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform or Ansible
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
• Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments, security audits, risk analysis, and remediation, including patch management
• Working knowledge of Australian security and regulatory frameworks, including the ASD Essential Eight and the ISM

These will help you stand out

• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
• Experience managing compliance reviews and security governance programs in regulated environments
• Track record of identifying security gaps and leading proactive, continuous security improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices across multi-account or enterprise-scale AWS environments

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

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About Cognizant: Cognizant is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.