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Manufacturing IT/OT Infrastructure Engineer - Onsite

Cognizant · Ohio, OH · 4 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$100k–$140k/yrFull-time

This role does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. Applications accepted through 11/22/2026.

About the Company

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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

About the Practice

Within Cognizant IoT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. Our intelligent products revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes — with human-centered thinking, connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

About the Role

Seeking an experienced IT/OT Infrastructure Engineer to support manufacturing equipment digitalization, network connectivity, Data Integrity upgrades, and infrastructure initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Connect and digitalize manufacturing/lab equipment across the site.
  • Support IT/OT infrastructure, network connectivity, firewall, security, and virtualization.
  • Execute Data Integrity (DI) and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Support VMware/VxRail, Windows, Active Directory, storage, backup, and recovery.
  • Troubleshoot VLAN, DNS/DHCP, firewall, authentication, and connectivity issues.
  • Coordinate with Networking, Cybersecurity, IAM, Server, VMware, Storage, and equipment vendors.
  • Support manufacturing systems such as SCADA, HMI, Historian, LIMS/CDS, and instrument connectivity.
  • Maintain GxP/GMP documentation, RCA, incident records, and CMDB/asset information.

Skills

  • Strong IT/OT infrastructure and troubleshooting experience.
  • Networking: VLANs, DNS/DHCP, routing/switching, firewalls.
  • VMware/VxRail, Windows, Active Directory.
  • Manufacturing/lab systems and equipment connectivity.
  • GxP/GMP regulated manufacturing experience.
  • Strong vendor coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

  • Preferred background in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Pay

$100,000 to $140,000 + COLA, plus eligibility for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 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

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