Infra Lifecycle and Build Specialist
About the role
As an Infra Lifecycle and Build Specialist, you will make an impact by owning the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure across manufacturing plant environments — from hands-on hardware deployment and configuration to structured decommissioning. You will be a valued member of the IT Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with on-site plant teams, technical stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure reliable and consistent technology operations across critical production sites.
In this role, you will:
- Rack, stack, cable, and configure Dell workstations and rack-mount servers in manufacturing plant IT rooms and data center environments, including ESXi host setup and SAN Storage configuration
- Perform physical and remote hard drive wipes as part of the decommissioning process; execute lift-and-shift of hardware to decommission palettes and coordinate vendor pick-up
- Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows environments (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019) and manage VMware infrastructure including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi clusters
- Build and image Windows 10 workstations via PXE or USB, manage device inventories, and support software installation and uninstallation across plant-segmented networks
- Travel up to 15% of the time to manufacturing plant sites — including potential overnight stays and air travel
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence at client and manufacturing plant locations across the Netherlands.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows Systems Administration (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019), with demonstrated ability to technically troubleshoot system issues on the Windows platform
- Extensive knowledge of VMware fundamentals including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi cluster administration, with hands-on experience using Dell workstations and rack-mount servers in a data center or manufacturing plant environment
- Proven experience with racking, stacking, cabling, and physical setup of server and workstation equipment, including configuration of ESXi hosts and SAN Storage
- Strong experience with Windows Imaging (PXE or USB), infrastructure support activities on plant-segmented networks, and management of small device inventories
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders from various job functions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences; physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs (±18 kg) and willingness to travel up to 15%
These will help you stand out
- Prior experience supporting a plant-based or data center environment
- Build Room experience
- Familiarity with segmented OT/IT manufacturing network environments
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Access to Cognizant Academy
- NS Business Card for public transportation
- 25 paid holidays per year
- Laptop and smartphone
- Pension scheme
- Technology-driven organization
- Open team spirit
- International environment
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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