Job Summary
We are hiring three contract Systems Administrators / Operations Engineers to support our infrastructure and internal tooling. This is a hands-on, pragmatic systems and IT administration role — not a software engineering position, and not a deep Linux kernel development role. We're looking for candidates who are comfortable navigating computer systems, cloud consoles, and executing well-documented, runbook-driven procedures with sound judgment.
What You'll Do
- Manage high-volume daily ticket queues, prioritizing and resolving issues efficiently
- Run and monitor internal repair and remediation tooling
- Execute queries to investigate, diagnose, and clear operational backlogs
- Manage and triage escalated issues that fall outside standard procedures
- Monitor and oversee overall infrastructure health
- Maintain and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and help identify where they need updates
What We're Looking For
- Solid foundational knowledge of computer systems and operations
- Comfort working in command-line environments
- Strong Linux administration and operations skills from the command line
- Basic familiarity with GitHub.com (enough to understand the product being supported)
- A willingness and aptitude to dig beyond what the runbook provides — runbooks won't always be perfect, and users won't always give complete details
- Experience administering GitHub.com at the organization level (org settings, repository configurations, and permissions)
- Background in operational troubleshooting
- Terraform experience
Top Skills for the Right Candidate
- Linux administration and operations from the command line
- Basic familiarity with using github.com (to understand the product being supported)
- A willingness and aptitude to dig beyond what the runbooks provide
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
