What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infra. Architect position at Cognizant?
About The Group
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.
Role: AIX Admin
Location: Remote
Mandatory skills: AIX Admin AIX 7.2 and 7.3 operating systems, installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX servers, IBM Power hardware (Power9 ), AIX 7.2/7.3, VIOS, and PowerVM, HP UX
Key Responsibilities
Applications will be accepted until 11/21/2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000- $116,000 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:
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.
Role: AIX Admin
Location: Remote
Mandatory skills: AIX Admin AIX 7.2 and 7.3 operating systems, installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX servers, IBM Power hardware (Power9 ), AIX 7.2/7.3, VIOS, and PowerVM, HP UX
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and maintain IBM Power Systems
- Administer, configure, and maintain HPUX servers
- Manage and support AIX 7.2 and 7.3 operating systems, including patching, tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of AIX servers through NIM (Network Installation Manager).
- Design and configure PowerVM virtualization services including SEA, VLANs, VLAN tagging, IVE, NPIV, CPU pooling, and Live Partition Mobility (LPM).
- Configure and manage VIOS (v3 ) and HMC (v10 ) consoles, ensuring proper resource allocation and firmware updates.
- Perform microcode, firmware, and operating system upgrades for AIX, VIOS, and Power hardware.
- Manage Logical Volume Manager (LVM) configuration and administration for optimal storage performance and reliability.
- Implement and maintain SAN storage connectivity (Dell/EMC PowerPath, PowerMax, PowerStore) and ensure high availability.
- Configure and support Veritas InfoScale Clustering for critical workloads.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Participate in AIX support activities, including troubleshooting, incident resolution, and performance tuning.
- Lead or support data center migration projects involving AIX and Power Systems.
- Collaborate with storage, network, and application teams to ensure end-to-end infrastructure stability and performance.
- Maintain detailed system documentation, including architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- 5 years of hands-on experience administering IBM AIX systems in enterprise environments.
- 3 years of hands-on experience administering HPUX systems in enterprise environments.
- Strong proficiency with IBM Power hardware (Power9 ), AIX 7.2/7.3, VIOS, and PowerVM.
- Demonstrated experience with LPAR virtualization design and management.
- Expertise with NIM setup, configuration, and patch management.
- Deep understanding of HMC operations and LPM migrations.
- Experience with SAN technologies and EMC/Dell PowerPath, PowerMax, and PowerStore integration.
- Working knowledge of Veritas InfoScale Cluster configuration and support.
- Proficient in shell scripting for system automation and monitoring.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance analysis skills.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
- IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX or equivalent certification.
- Experience with hybrid data center or cloud migration projects.
- Knowledge of security hardening and compliance best practices for AIX and HPUX environments.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerVC, etc.).
Applications will be accepted until 11/21/2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000- $116,000 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
Salary : $100,000 - $116,000