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About The Group
Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) focuses on digital transformation through core modernization across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplaces to meet evolving digital needs, delivering cloud-driven modernization and operational transformation in a secure environment.
Position Overview: Systems Administrator – Global Lab Solutions (GLS)
Cognizant is seeking a
Systems Administrator
to support Linux, Windows, and Virtual environments in advanced engineering labs.
This is an onsite role in San Jose, California . The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems administration, networking, and virtualization, with an innovative mindset and problem-solving passion. The role involves collaborating in a dynamic, Agile team to maintain safe, compliant lab environments aligned with company standards.
Core Responsibilities
Manage UCS C-series rack servers and UCS Blade Centers, configure and troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and Virtual environments.
Configure, administer, and maintain virtual systems including VMware vCenter, ESX servers, and OpenNebula environments.
Support networking troubleshooting and configuration, including setup of networking equipment.
Manage infrastructure: install and configure OS and hardware, administer UCS servers, oversee storage solutions, and monitor system health.
Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities, apply patches, and ensure secure lab operations.
Develop and maintain documentation for work, best practices, and troubleshooting.
Monitor system resources and health to mitigate emergencies.
Maintain lab safety, tidiness, and compliance standards.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows OS.
Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, Cisco switches, IOS, NXOS, and industry cable standards.
Experience with VMware vSphere and OpenNebula virtualization.
Knowledge of Cisco UCS hardware, RAID, NetApp storage (preferred), and scripting (Python, Perl, Bash).
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Team-oriented, adaptable, detail-focused, and proactive.
Responsive in ticket management and lab user requests.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced Linux and Windows OS knowledge.
Expertise in VMware and networking, including Cisco IOS and IPv4/IPv6.
Experience managing large-scale environments and familiarity with LAMP stacks.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco Nexus and UCS experience, certifications (MS/RH/VMware), NetApp knowledge.
Scripting skills, 7+ years in high-tech engineering environments.
Work Activities
Collaborate daily on work activities, troubleshoot data center issues, and document processes.
Ensure safety, compliance, and organization in lab environments.
Applications accepted until 8/13/2025. Salary ranges from $79,000 to $92,500, depending on experience.
Benefits include:
Health insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), disability, parental leave, stock purchase, and performance incentives.
Additional Details:
Seniority level: Mid-Senior
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: IT
Industries: IT Services, Consulting
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System Administrator
role at
Cognizant
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
System Administrator
role at
Cognizant
About The Group
Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) focuses on digital transformation through core modernization across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplaces to meet evolving digital needs, delivering cloud-driven modernization and operational transformation in a secure environment.
Position Overview: Systems Administrator – Global Lab Solutions (GLS)
Cognizant is seeking a
Systems Administrator
to support Linux, Windows, and Virtual environments in advanced engineering labs.
This is an onsite role in San Jose, California . The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems administration, networking, and virtualization, with an innovative mindset and problem-solving passion. The role involves collaborating in a dynamic, Agile team to maintain safe, compliant lab environments aligned with company standards.
Core Responsibilities
Manage UCS C-series rack servers and UCS Blade Centers, configure and troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and Virtual environments.
Configure, administer, and maintain virtual systems including VMware vCenter, ESX servers, and OpenNebula environments.
Support networking troubleshooting and configuration, including setup of networking equipment.
Manage infrastructure: install and configure OS and hardware, administer UCS servers, oversee storage solutions, and monitor system health.
Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities, apply patches, and ensure secure lab operations.
Develop and maintain documentation for work, best practices, and troubleshooting.
Monitor system resources and health to mitigate emergencies.
Maintain lab safety, tidiness, and compliance standards.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows OS.
Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, Cisco switches, IOS, NXOS, and industry cable standards.
Experience with VMware vSphere and OpenNebula virtualization.
Knowledge of Cisco UCS hardware, RAID, NetApp storage (preferred), and scripting (Python, Perl, Bash).
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Team-oriented, adaptable, detail-focused, and proactive.
Responsive in ticket management and lab user requests.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced Linux and Windows OS knowledge.
Expertise in VMware and networking, including Cisco IOS and IPv4/IPv6.
Experience managing large-scale environments and familiarity with LAMP stacks.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco Nexus and UCS experience, certifications (MS/RH/VMware), NetApp knowledge.
Scripting skills, 7+ years in high-tech engineering environments.
Work Activities
Collaborate daily on work activities, troubleshoot data center issues, and document processes.
Ensure safety, compliance, and organization in lab environments.
Applications accepted until 8/13/2025. Salary ranges from $79,000 to $92,500, depending on experience.
Benefits include:
Health insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), disability, parental leave, stock purchase, and performance incentives.
Additional Details:
Seniority level: Mid-Senior
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: IT
Industries: IT Services, Consulting
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