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SharePoint Engineer -Onsite

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SharePoint Engineer - Onsite -Newark, NJ

Job responsibilities

    • Platform Administration & Maintenance
    • Administer, configure, and maintain SharePoint Online, ensuring platform availability, performance, and security.
    • Monitor and manage SharePoint Online services, including permissions, compliance, and access controls.
    • Oversee backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and continuity.
    • Governance & Compliance
    • Implement and enforce governance policies, including permissions management, site provisioning, and compliance standards.
    • Support audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments related to SharePoint data governance.
    • Work with IT security teams to enforce security best practices, access controls, and data protection policies.
    • User Support & Training
    • Provide Tier 2/3 support for SharePoint-related incidents and service requests.
    • Collaborate with business units to support SharePoint usage, conduct user training, and improve adoption.
    • Develop and maintain documentation on SharePoint Online configurations, policies, and procedures.
    • Integration & Enhancements
    • Manage integration with Microsoft 365 services such as OneDrive, Teams, Power Automate, and Power BI.
    • Assist with content migration and lifecycle management for SharePoint Online sites, libraries, and databases.

    **Applications will be accepted until 4/13/25

    Salary and Other Compensation:

    • The annual salary for this position is [$73,350 to $116,000] 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 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 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.

    Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network encourages Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

About us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

 

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high-calibre team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Cognizant is an equal-opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

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.

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.

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