Role: Unix Administration
Location: Orlando, Florida (Hybrid)
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
· Act as a hands‑on technical subject matter expert for complex hybrid infrastructure, with deep focus on UNIX platforms including Linux (mandatory) and at least one of AIX, Solaris, or OpenShift.
· Lead advanced troubleshooting and support of enterprise‑scale UNIX and virtualized environments, owning end‑to‑end resolution of complex and high‑severity issues.
· Serve as a go‑to technical authority for Linux and one additional UNIX platform, providing expert guidance on architecture, configuration, performance tuning, and operational stability.
· Demonstrate deep hands‑on expertise with VMware virtualization (mandatory), including host, cluster, and VM‑level troubleshooting in production environments.
· Own and execute root cause analysis (RCA), dump/core analysis, and systemic problem investigations; drive permanent fixes rather than tactical recovery.
· Champion an Automation‑First mindset, actively identifying opportunities
Mandatory Skills (Top 5 Keywords or skills) | Skill Proficiency | |||
Years of Experience | Basic Knowledge | Medium | Expert | |
Hands on in Complex Unix environment | 4 | Yes | ||
Lead advanced troubleshooting and support of enterprise‑scale UNIX and virtualized environments | 4 | Yes | ||
Demonstrate deep hands‑on expertise with VMware virtualization (mandatory), including host, cluster, and VM‑level troubleshooting in production environments | 4 | Yes |
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and 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 contributions
· 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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Disclaimer:
Compensation 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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