Infra Build Engineer

Location: Wayzata, MN - 5 times a week from client site.

Cognizant is seeking an Infra Build Engineer. The role requires up to 15% travel to other sites (Manufacturing Plants) across the United States.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

In This Role, You Will

• Installation and uninstallation of Software on Windows 10 and Server Platform.
• Handle diagnosis of complex issues, experience in administering and troubleshooting the provisioned Infrastructure on Plant Segmented networks.
• Hands on with maintenance activities like OS Patching, SEP, Backing Procedures, ioSafe Etc.
• Ability to technically troubleshoot system issues on Windows Platform.
• Imaging and managing Workstations. Building Windows 10 Workstations through PxE or USB.
• Ability to manage small device inventories with hands on knowledge supporting Windows 10 Operating system Environment on Workstations.
• Experience on racking and stacking of ESXI Hosts and configuration of ESXI and SAN Storage in a data center or a Manufacturing Plant Environment is a plus
• Ability to support production environment and troubleshoot issues related to PC Networking and Active Directory.
• Experience working with a SLA based ticketing system - ServiceNow/Remedy/HPSM etc.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed (required Skills)

• 2 Years of solid hands on experience on Microsoft Windows Systems Administration with Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022.
• The candidate should be a hands on IT technician familiar with Dell products (workstations and rack mount servers).
• The candidate is expected to have knowledge of Windows Imaging and experience.
• Knowledge of DHCP, SNMP and Active Directory.
  
  

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 an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.

Compensation: We are offering between $50,000 – $59,000. Applications will be accepted until Apr 24th, 2026.

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.

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
  
  

Disclaimer: The salary, other 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.