Data Center Technician

About the role

As a Data Center Technician, you will make an impact by ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and fixing of data center infrastructure. You will be a valued member of the team and work closely with the Digital Support Services team.

In this role, you will:

• Install and configure hardware components such as servers, routers, and switches
• Work on the installation and upgrade of IOS, OS, ESXi
• Help to replicate or build configurations based on customer requirement.
• Install and network of Managed Power Distribution Unites mPDUs
• Cable management, including running, organizing, topology clean-up, and labelling network cables
• Solving and Break Fix Tasks
• Conduct basic diagnostics to identify hardware issues.
• Network debugging, tracking layer 1 to 3 issues.
• Router, Switch, installation and Upgrade experience.
• Rack & Stack, PDU installation experience.

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

Datacenter Hands and Feet Support Engineer – Well versed in below activities

• Equipment Moves, Installation and Setup
• Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
• Decommissioning and Disposal
• Maintenance and Repairs
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Inventory Asset Management
• Emergency Response
• Lab Cleanliness and Safety
• Basic Testbed Support

These will help you stand out

• Experience in labelling inventory tracking for components and devices inside Datacenter.
• Intra and Inter lab equipment and rack moves.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until June 29, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 48,000 – $ 62,000 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 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.

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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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