Data Center Technician (ONSITE)

Cognizant North America
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, San Jose
Jun 12, 2025
Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* Job Tittle: Data Center Technician (ONSITE) Work Location: San Jose, CA 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 Mandatory Knowledge and experience in below tasks 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 Datacentre Salary and Other Compensation Applications will be accepted until June/19/2025. The annual salary for this position is between $37,800 to $59,488 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and 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, 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. #LI-KM1 #CB #Ind123 "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."