Windows Systems Administrator

Windows Systems Administrator

Cognizant has an immediate opening for a Windows Systems Administrator, if your background meets the requirements and skills listed below, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Location:Cincinnati OH / Hybrid

MANDATORY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 8+ 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.
• Must have experience working in a Manufacturing Plant Environment or working on a datacenter environment.
• Extensive knowledge on fundamentals of VMware, vSphere, vCenter, ESXI cluster administration. The candidate should be a 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.
• Ability to bend below knee and lift heavy equipments for racking and stacking. Equipments include things like ESXI Servers, Storage, iosafe
• Experience with Infra Support activities like installation and uninstallation 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.
• Knowledge of Windows Imaging and experience building Windows 10 Workstations through PxE or USB. Ability to manage small device inventories. Hands on knowledge supporting Windows 10 Operating system Environment on Workstations
• Hands on with maintenance activities like OS Patching, SEP, Backing Procedures, ioSafe Etc.
• Knowledge of DHCP, SNMP and Active Directory.
• Experience working with a SLA based ticketing system - ServiceNow/Remedy/HPSM etc.

Mandatory functional requirement:

• 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.
• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 05 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us

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