Preferrable : Immediate or less than 30 under Serving NP
Overview seeking a highly skilled Compute Support L3 & L2 SME to join our Infrastructure Management Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and ensuring the overall health of compute platforms, including Windows servers, Cisco UCS, Nutanix HCI, and VMware environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Windows Operations:
- Manage and maintain physical and virtual Windows servers.
- Ensure resource utilization within threshold limits for CPU, memory, and storage.
- Perform system administration changes and monitor print queue operational services.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot MS-Failover Clustering and DFS/File Server Management.
- Cisco UCS:
- Monitor health of compute platforms including standalone servers and Cisco UCS.
- Support UCS B/C series server blades and configure Fabric Interconnects.
- Perform code upgrades and manage service profiles and server boot volumes.
- Nutanix HCI:
- Manage Hyperconverged infrastructure ensuring smooth operation.
- Perform periodic LCM checks and upgrades of software and hardware components.
- Administer Nutanix-Acropolis File Server and perform ESXi host patching/upgrades.
- VMware:
- Build, configure, and manage ESXi hosts across all regions.
- Perform security patches, hotfixes, and version upgrades.
- Coordinate/schedule VMware maintenance and manage virtual environment health checks.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Assist with user provisioning and access management.
- Maintain hardware inventory and manage third-party supplier coordination.
- Create/update SOPs, KB articles, and work instructions documents.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Extensive experience in managing Windows servers, Cisco UCS, Nutanix HCI, and VMware environments.
- Strong knowledge of system administration, clustering, and virtualization technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Nutanix) are a plus.
Shift Coverage:
- 24x5 on-seat support, with on-call support for P1 incidents.
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.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
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
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.
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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