System Administrator- AWS, Azure - Hybrid

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Job description

System Administrator- AWS, Azure - Hybrid

Location: Chattanooga, TN -Hybrid Work Model

Experience: 12+ years

This role combines traditional systems administration responsibilities with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies, primarily in AWS and Azure environments. The candidate will work collaboratively with various teams, including Network Operations, SysAdmin Operations, and Cloud Operations, to ensure seamless and efficient IT operations.

Skills

Years of Experience

Basic

Medium

Expert

AWS Services

Minimum 3 yrs

X

Azure & O365

Minimum 3 yrs

X

Scripting (Bash, Python) & IaC

Minimum 5 yrs

X

AD, DNS, DHCP, NTP, GPO

Minimum 5 yrs

X

Security protocols, compliance, and security assessments

Minimum 3 yrs

X

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and evolve VMware environments and oversee the transition to AWS Cloud, with Azure for Microsoft Active Directory and Office 365 capabilities.

Administer multiple SAN Arrays, focusing on Pure Storage and EMC SANs, connected to Cisco MDS 9148S fabric switches.

Oversee Windows Server OS infrastructure (2016 and above) and provide basic Linux OS support.

Utilize Cisco UCS for server compute within remote data centers, with occasional travel requirements.

Expertise in Active Directory, including DNS, DHCP, NTP, and related technologies.

Familiarity with Citrix environments, especially Xen Desktop and Citrix Cloud.

Monitor and manage IT systems using SolarWinds and DataDog, with an understanding of SNMP and WMI.

Experience with Veeam for backup solutions and knowledge of backup to cloud strategies.

Strong scripting skills, particularly in PowerShell, and infrastructure-based scripting.

Lead security patching initiatives, including Windows OS, Linux (RHEL Satellite), and AWS AMIs.

Administer Office 365 for email and office suite collaboration.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience in systems administration with a strong focus on cloud technologies.

Proficient with AWS Services (EC2, CloudWatch, System Manager, Lambda, S3, EFS).

Skilled in scripting (Bash, Python) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Knowledgeable in security protocols, compliance, and security assessments.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $79,240 - $133,500 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is 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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