Cognizant · 20 hours ago
Data Center Support Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrCognizant is a global leader in business and technology services, and they are seeking a Data Center Support Engineer to provide on-site support for data center and lab environments. The role involves hardware installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure an efficient and safe data center operation.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform equipment moves, installations, and setup within and across lab and data center environments
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and network issues (break/fix tasks)
Support decommissioning, disposal, and maintenance of data center equipment
Install, configure,and upgrade servers,routers, switches, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, IOS)
Deploy and configure VMware ESXi and manage Power Distribution Units (mPDUs)
Perform network troubleshooting across Layers 1–3
Maintain accurate asset records and labeling for equipment, components, and devices
Ensure lab cleanliness,safety,and compliance with site policies and SOPs
Provide basic testbed and lab environment support
Respond to emergency support requests as required
Follow SOPs, policies, and procedures, contributing to process improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Experience with intra- and inter-lab equipment and rack moves
Ability to safely operate manual forklifts and other lifting equipment
Strong cable management skills, including routing, organizing, labeling, and cleaning up network cables
Hands-on troubleshooting and break-fix experience with hardware and networking equipment
Installation, configuration, and upgrade of servers, routers, switches, and operating systems
VMware ESXi installation and upgrade experience
Experience replicating or building configurations based on customer requirements
Installation and networking of managed Power Distribution Units (mPDUs)
Rack, stack, and PDU installation experience
Preferred
Experience with accurate labeling and inventory maintenance within a data center environment
Strong adherence to SOPs, policies, and procedures with contributions toward continuous improvement
Benefits
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
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
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