Data Center Technician (ONSITE)

As Data Center Technician , you will make an impact by Hands and Feet Support Engineer. You will be a valued member of the It support team and work collaboratively with other team members

In this role, you will

Data center Hands and Feet Support Engineer – Well versed in below activities

• Equipment Moves, Installation and Setup
• Troubleshooting and Break Fix Tasks
• Decommissioning and Disposal
• Maintenance and Repairs
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Inventory Asset Management
• Emergency Response
• Lab Cleanliness and Safety
• Basic Testbed Support

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• Install and configure hardware components such as servers, routers, and switches
• Installation and upgrade of IOS, OS, ESXi
• Help to replicate or build configurations based on customer requirement.
• Installation and networking of Managed Power Distribution Unites mPDUs
• Intra and Inter lab equipment and rack moves
• Cable management, including running, organizing, topology clean-up, and labelling network cables
• Troubleshooting 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 is must
• Rack & Stack, PDU installation experience is must
• Should have experience in labelling inventory tracking for components and devices inside Data center

At Cognizant, we’re eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

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 office in Ottawa, ON Canada.

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.

Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2025

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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