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Windows System Administrator

Cognizant
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

This is a hybrid position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.

About the group:

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.

* You must be legally authorized to work in United States without the need of employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future *

Job Title: Windows System Administrator

Location: Newark, NJ

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Windows Server Administration Install, Manage and Upgrade Windows Server components and Applications
  • Update and Install Security Certs.
  • Fixing and advancing Issues (Windows Event Viewer, Error Logs, Splunk Logs etc.)
  • Platform Governance and Infrastructure Configuration.
  • Creating Ansible Playbooks.
  • Automating tasks using windows PowerShell and Ansible Playbook.
  • Creating HashiCorp TF and AWS CF files for provisioning resources in AWS or Azure.
  • Fixing and Resolving issues (Level 2 and Level 3).
  • Coordinate and Delegate tasks between Onsite and Offshore (Liaison between Onsite Team and Offshore Team)

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until March 23, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 73,350 to $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, 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.

Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

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Salary : $73,350 - $116,000

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