Description
Role : Windows Systems Administrator.

Technical skills required (Mandatory) :

a) 10+ Years of solid hands on experience on Microsoft Windows Systems Administration with Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, 2016 and 2019. Ability to technically troubleshoot system issues on Windows Platform.

b) Must have experience working in a Manufacturing Plant Environment or working on a datacenter environment.

c) Extensive knowledge on fundamentals of VMware, vSphere, vCenter, ESXI cluster administration. The candidate should be hands on IT technician familiar with Dell products (workstations and rack mount servers). Experience on racking and stacking of ESXI Hosts and configuration of ESXI and SAN Storage in a data center or a Manufacturing Plant Environment.

d) Ability to bend below knee and lift heavy equipment's for racking and stacking. Equipment's include things like ESXI Servers, Storage, iosafe

e) Experience with Infra Support activities like installation and un installation of Software on Windows 10 and Server Platform. Handle diagnosis of complex issues, experience in administering and troubleshooting the provisioned Infrastructure on Plant Segmented networks.

f) Knowledge of Windows Imaging and experience building Windows 10 Workstations through PxE or USB. Ability to run small device inventories. Hands on knowledge supporting Windows 10 Operating system Environment on Workstations

g) Hands on with maintenance activities like OS Patching, SEP, Backing Procedures, ioSafe Etc.

h) Knowledge of DHCP, SNMP and Active Directory.

i) Experience working with a SLA based ticketing system - ServiceNow/Remedy/HPSM etc.

functional requirements (Mandatory)

The job requires up to 20% travel to other sites (Manufacturing Plants) across the US. There may be requirements for overnight stay and air travel. All travel expenses will be fully reimbursed as per Cognizant policy.

The candidate should have a strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders from various job functions.

Salary and Benefits :

• Applications will be accepted until 6/6/2024. The Base annual salary for this position is between [ $90000-117,000] yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

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

Disclaimer: The benefits 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.

• Why Cognizant ?
• We Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills
• Join a team where global culture embraces diversity of thought and background.
• Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being.
• Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.

Qualifications
Technical Skills

SNo

Primary Skill

Proficiency Level *

Rqrd./Dsrd.

1

Field Services

PL1

Required

2

windows administration

PL1

Required

* Proficiency Legends

Proficiency Level

Generic Reference

PL1

The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.

PL2

The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.

PL3

The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.

PL4

The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.