Key Responsibilities
Assess the existing Jira Service Management (JSM) environment, workflows, service catalogue, request types, SLAs, automation and integrations.
Design and configure the target ITSM solution on JSM.
Implement core ITSM processes including Incident, Service Request, Problem, Change and Knowledge Management.
Configure service portals, forms, workflows, queues, approvals, SLAs, notifications and automation rules.
Support migration of agreed configurations and data from the existing on-premise JSM/Data Center environment.
Simplify and modernize legacy workflows rather than replicate existing processes unnecessarily.
Design and implement integrations with Jira, Confluence, GitLab and other systems using APIs, webhooks or supported integration methods.
Support testing, migration validation, cutover, documentation and knowledge transfer.
Required Experience and Skills
Strong hands-on experience implementing and configuring Atlassian Jira Service Management.
Experience with JSM workflows, request types, forms, queues, SLAs, automation and permissions.
Good understanding of ITSM processes and practices.
Experience with Jira/JSM migration, preferably from Server or Data Center to a cloud-based environment.
Experience with workflow automation, business-rule configuration and system integration.
Experience using REST APIs, webhooks or similar integration methods.
Experience with Jira and Confluence.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Experience
Integration with GitLab or DevOps toolchains.
JSM Assets / CMDB capabilities.
ITIL certification or strong practical ITIL knowledge.
AI-enabled ITSM or AIOps, such as ticket classification, incident summarization, knowledge recommendations or intelligent routing.
Desired Profile
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Jira Service Management (JSM) implementer who combines ITSM process knowledge, low-code workflow configuration, automation and system integration. The candidate should be comfortable challenging legacy processes and helping establish a simpler, more automated and integrated ITSM operating model
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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.
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- 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.











