This is an excellent opportunity for 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building and deploying new project infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code methodology
• Troubleshooting complex problems, finding root causes and putting long term fixes in place
• Adhering to tight operations, security, and procedural models
• Implementation of system changes
• Increase efficiency within the team through automation and process improvement
• Working with architecture and project management teams to help design and deliver change to the business in relation to your area
• Taking ownership for delivering projects on time.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Solid experience of Cloud computing, specifically AWS.
• Extensive experience writing Puppet modules
• Experience with orchestration tools (Chef or Ansible)
• Extensive experience with Linux administration (Centos or Redhat)
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies e.g. VMware
• System monitoring (e.g. Opsview / Nagios)
• Solid understanding of networking e.g. DHCP/DNS/NTP/TCP
• Apache HTTPD
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Bash, Python, Puppet)
• Ability to read and understand Java exceptions
• Ability to prioritise tickets and projects

• Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise to support complex Unix systems across all tiers & under minimal supervision

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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
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 IT and business process services company providing digital strategy, consulting, enterprise modernization, cloud and more for clients globally.