Data Center Onsite Engineer
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Onsite)
Experience: 4–7 years
Job Summary
The Data Center Onsite Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stable and efficient operation of critical data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling systems, rack infrastructure, access control systems, and identity and access management integrations. The role also involves managing monitoring and automation tools, event and alert management systems, and providing smart hands onsite support services.
The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to maintain high availability, reliability, and performance of data center operations.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Responsibilities
Manage physical data center infrastructure including power cooling and rack systems
Monitor environmental and operational conditions continuously
Implement automation for monitoring and alerting
Detect and escalate operational incidents and events
Enforce access control aligned with identity and security policies
Maintain system administration procedures and compliance standards.
Provide onsite support including rack installation cabling and hardware handling
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and operational continuity
Applications will be accepted until 6/20/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $37,804 $73,000 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 is 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 contribution
· 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.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
