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 $63,000-$74,000 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.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
Información adicional sobre el empleo
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