What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows VMWare (Active Directory) position at Cognizant Technology Solutions?
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Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and organisational change capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a hard-working organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!
This position is open to Qualified individuals in the United States.
Windows -Vmware with AD Administrator associate is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, maintenance and Vmware platform management related to infrastructure support for our Microsoft Windows server hosted on Onprem or cloud.
* 8 to 10 years of Windows -Vmware with AD skill Administration experience - where he should be subject matter expert (SME)
* Troubleshooting all Windows server related issue and windows administration.
* VMware ESX Management and Troubleshooting and administration
* Scripting: Powershell or related automation competency will be an added advantage
* Active Directory administration (ADFS Level 2 support), Windows Clustering and DNS support.
* Installation and configuration of Active Directory domain controllers.
* Managing of Group policy objects (GPO)
* HyperV and Vmware vSphere virtualization and SAN competency.
* Developing and deploying customized VMware solutions
* Optimizing network hardware and software to enable VMware integration
* Installing operating systems and service packs, as well as security patches and bug fixes
* Virtualizing Windows servers and connecting them to networks and clouds
* Knowledge on Windows Server build and tuning on any platform (On-prem or Vmware)
* Mission critical systems support moves/adds/changes and interfacing with our change control software and approval process.
* Systems tuning, performance monitoring and optimization.
* Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.
* Analytical and logical thinking expertise.
* 24/7 is a mandate
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000-130,000 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.
Benefits: 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 salary, other compensation, and 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.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences, so they stay ahead in a constantly evolving world.
Our dedication 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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000
