MICROSOFT CLOUD ENGINEER [REMOTE] - Cognizant Technology Solutions

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About CIS: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer where General Azure/Microsoft/Windows management and collaboration skills are paramount. Sectra One Cloud is a service run primarily in Windows environments (there is a few occurrences of Linux platforms as well) in Microsoft Azure. Currently, the footprint consists of between 40 to 100 virtual machines for each tenant (Sectra does not provide Sectra One Cloud as a multi-tenant option). With this comes the natural needs for continuous operations that includes:

Responsibilities

• Monthly patching of Operating Systems (mainly automatic, but needs to be overlooked)
• 3rd party and Sectra software patching
• Operating system or SQL Server upgrades
• Supervising and monitoring configuration
• Event management
• Support management.
• Extending or upgrade of the environment (for instance, changing to new types of resources within MS Azure)
• Decommission of resources in the environment
• Active Directory and user administration
• Configuration of firewalls, Optimization of services including management of recommendations from governance services and security operations center (SOC).
• Development and improvements to automation scrips

Qualifications

• Min - 4 years and Max - 8 years demonstrated ability in similar roles.
• Proven track record of customer service in addition to technical prowess.
• Microsoft Certifications.
• Work in Healthcare, knowledge of HIPAA considerations a plus.

Working Arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Salary & Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 05/03/2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $32,900 - $81,200 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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 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.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 26 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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