PI Data and Infrastructure Analyst

Job responsibilities :

• Expert understanding of PI Architecture. Including network and topology concepts.
• 3-4 years supporting PI Projects and Systems.
• Highly competent in implementing, configuring and troubleshooting of AVEVA PI Interfaces including but not limited to OPC DA, PItoPI, RDBMS, UFL, EMDVB and SISBatch and has successfully implemented within several client projects.
• Understanding of how SQL Databases are setup & administered with respect to PI systems, in addition to Oracle installation, query and view structuring.
• Ability to write instructions for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of interfaces, in line with COGNIZANT standard and AVEVA recommendations.
• Can develop and design PI Systems and nonGxP/GxP Documentation without supervision.
• Drafts Validation document lifecycle, including installation/operational qualification and design specification creation and execution across multiple successful projects, of varying scope.
• Mentors, trains and supports System Analysts and Software Consultants.
• Coordinates work with vendors and contractors, during project conception and implementation stages.
• Carries out all the functions of System Analysts and Software Consultants and provides the necessary Engineering support to teams on customer sites or at Head Office, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Works with clients to understand, agree and implement technical requirements, in conjunction with COGNIZANT Team.
• Provides client operational support to the SLA Team and takes responsibility for ensuring System Analysts and Software Consultants have the required support and understanding of their role.
• Can manage smaller projects or a Project team from conception to completion.
• Provides feedback on System Analysts and Software Consultants for performance evaluations.
• Manages Project timelines in conjunction with the PM, ensuring the PM is informed of any potential changes to the project.
• Anticipates issues involving quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
• Makes decisions regarding implementation, configuration and installation of PI systems on client sites.
• Can perform all the work of a System Analyst and Software Consultant.
• May receive tasks, duties, technical guidance or learning objectives from the Regional Manager.
• May be assigned work by the Project Manager.
• May be tasked with providing input for quotations or proposals, to prospective or existing clients, in conjunction with Business Development.
• Work is reviewed and evaluated by EDL/SM, with input from the Project Manager and Account Manager.
• Provides day-to-day supervision and support to the System Analysts and Software Consultants.
• May evaluate and review the System Analysts and Software Consultants’ work.
• In the absence of the Regional Manager, has the ability to assume the management of System Analysts and Software Consultants.
• Comply with Cognizant ISO 27001 Information Security Management System requirements i.e. perform you work while protecting the confidentiality, availability and integrity of assets from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Comply with Cognizant’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to your process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing department forms/records as required.
• Understand and apply our quality policy statement in all aspects of your work.
• Contribute towards achieving Cognizant’s company objectives.
• Ensure that the needs and requirements of Cognizant’s internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.
• Help develop and improve Cognizant’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.
• Other Ad Hoc duties as they arise.
• On-Call is required with a team rotation. Comp time is provided
• Required to cover east coast hours
• Python/Ansible and AWS

Key Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 36 months of experience in programming and GxP environment.
• 12 months of experience in supervising staff preferably.
• Level 100 & 200 AVEVA PI Accredited preferably.

**Applications will be accepted until 12/14/25**

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $60,325 -$ 109,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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, 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.