Data Center Onsite Engineer
Cognizant · Illinois, United States · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$38k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage physical data center infrastructure including power cooling and rack systems
- Monitor environmental and operational conditions continuously
- Implement automation for monitoring and alerting
- Detect and escalate operational incidents and events
- Enforce access control aligned with identity and security policies
- Maintain system administration procedures and compliance standards
- Provide onsite support including rack installation, cabling, and hardware handling
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and operational continuity
Requirements
- 4–7 years of relevant experience
- Strong technical expertise
- The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Highly proficient in data center infrastructure management
- Experience with monitoring and automation tools
- Knowledge of access control systems and identity and access management integrations
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Skills
- Technical proficiency in data center infrastructure management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Pay
The annual salary for this position is between $37,804 and $73,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Schedule
This role is Onsite.
Benefits
- Coverage of Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Payment of holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan and contribution
- Long-term/Short-term Disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan