Cognizant · 15 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCognizant is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services, and they are seeking a Systems Administrator with hands-on experience in Windows and Linux system administration. The role involves supporting day-to-day system operations, building automated deployment scripts, and creating reliable documentation for IT service delivery.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform basic administration of Windows and Linux servers including user management, file system permissions, updates, and system monitoring
Support OS‑level troubleshooting involving services, processes, networking, and performance
Install, configure, and maintain applications and system components within both environments
Apply patches, security updates, and system hardening guidelines
Create and maintain installation, setup, and configuration scripts for software deployments and system provisioning
Develop automation scripts using Bash and PowerShell for repetitive tasks, system configuration, and operational workflows
Standardize build scripts and deployment processes to ensure consistency across environments
Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation scripts
Write robust and secure Bash scripts for Linux administration tasks
Build PowerShell scripts for Windows administration, reporting, and configuration automation
Integrate scripts with system tools, APIs, and logs to automate maintenance activities
Follow scripting best practices including error handling, logging, modularization, and version control
Produce clear, structured, and comprehensive technical documentation including installation guides, troubleshooting procedures, runbooks, and configurations
Maintain versioned documentation for scripts, deployments, and system configuration changes
Contribute to knowledge base articles for internal teams
Ensure documentation aligns with compliance, audit, and operational standards
Qualification
Required
8-10 years of experience in systems administration or IT engineering roles
Strong foundational knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS) administration
Hands‑on scripting experience in Bash and PowerShell
Experience writing installation scripts or automated deployment procedures
Familiarity with networking fundamentals and cloud platforms
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.
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
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