IT Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will make an impact by managing and supporting the enterprise infrastructure that keeps our servers, virtualization, cloud, storage, and network services reliable, secure, and available. You will be a valued member of the Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with network, security, and application teams, as well as offshore infrastructure, cloud, network, and security teams.

In this role, you will

Manage Windows and Linux servers and the broader enterprise infrastructure

Administer VMware and Hyper-V virtualization environments

Monitor infrastructure availability and performance, and act on issues to keep services running smoothly

Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and identity services, and support Azure and AWS cloud environments

Carry out backup, patching, and disaster recovery activities, while partnering with network, security, and application teams and providing onsite hands-and-feet support for datacenter operations, rack and stack, firewall and network infrastructure, and offshore teams

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 Auckland, New Zealand. 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

Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration

Solid working knowledge of virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V

Proficiency with cloud platforms, with exposure to Azure and AWS

Solid understanding of networking, firewall technologies, and datacenter operations

Working knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and security practices

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Willingness to travel as required

These will help you stand out

Experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Automation scripting skills

Knowledge of enterprise storage solutions

* Relevant industry certifications

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.