Role overview
Operate and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments across physical, virtual, and hybrid infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
· Install, configure, patch, and maintain supported Windows Server platforms.
· Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, certificates, and core Windows services.
· Manage SCCM/WSUS patching, vulnerability remediation, configuration compliance, and exception reporting.
· Support VMware ESXi and Hyper-V hosted Windows workloads, including capacity and availability checks.
· Automate recurring administration tasks through PowerShell and approved orchestration tools.
· Execute backup, recovery, disaster recovery, incident, problem, and change activities through ITSM processes.
· Troubleshoot complex L2/L3 issues, contribute to root cause analysis, and maintain SOPs and runbooks.
· Participate in agreed on-call or 24x7 production support coverage.
Core skills and platforms
· Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, IIS
· SCCM, WSUS, PowerShell
· VMware ESXi / vSphere, Hyper-V
· Backup and disaster recovery
· ITSM, security and patch compliance
Preferred certifications
· Microsoft Windows Server or Azure Administrator
· VMware certification
· ITIL Foundation
Delivery expectations
· Strong ownership, analytical troubleshooting, stakeholder communication, and documentation discipline.
· Ability to work within enterprise change, incident, problem, security, audit, and service management controls.
· Participation in agreed support coverage, transition, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement activities.
Additional employment information
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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
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.
