Data Center Specialist
Location- Teaneck, NJ- USA (hybrid)
We are looking for Data Center Specialist for an immediate need. This is a client-facing role & the candidate will have regular interactions with various client managers. The candidate will be visiting to NY2 Secaucus Data center or client’s data center upon requirement basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Monitor and maintain existing equipment and install and test new equipment
· Evaluate equipment logs and see to it that there are no unresolved problems and issues.
· Monitor server centers and other centralized repositories of computer systems for the cloud, data, and IT-enabled companies
· Technicians perform basic hardware fixes, replacements, and upgrades, besides cabling and hardware installations and testing.
· Interact with vendors for projects they manage, as they prepare projects for bidding, decide on vendors to contact and monitor projects in a manner that the organization’s requirements and specifications are satisfied.
· Complete upgrades and changes with an objective that there is a minimum adverse effect on services, which need to be maintained at unconventional timings. They evaluate and oversee infrastructure capacity support for cooling elements and data center power.
Required Qualifications:
· VMWARE, DC Knowledge, Citrix Xen, Cloud skillset is needed.
Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship now or in future. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
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.
Why Cognizant?
· Collaborate with a community of experts to enhance and expand your skills.
· Join a team where global culture adopts diversity of thought and background.
· Find balance with our hybrid model that prioritizes your health, safety and well-being.
· Opportunity to work for leading global companies while advancing your career.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
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, color, 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.
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.