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Windows System Administrator

Cognizant
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows System Administrator position at Cognizant?

Position is based in Louisville, Kentucky - Hybrid work model.

We are seeking a dynamic System Administrator – Windows and Linux to join our dynamic team.

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

  • Administering and maintaining Windows-based physical and virtual servers, workstations, mobile devices, and peripheral setups to support enterprise IT environments
  • Streamlining Backup/Snapshots and patching processes, enhancing system reliability and reducing downtime across production environments
  • Hardware installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of servers and Data store Management/Data store extending
  • Partnering with multiple technical teams to execute complex server installations and migration procedures, enhancing system performance and scalability
  • Managing VMware clusters for improved resource utilization and high availability.

What You’ll Need To Succeed (required Skills)

  • 6-8 years of experience with Windows and Linux Administration
  • Experience with Citrix management
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent experience.

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.

Applications will be accepted until Nov 3rd 2025.

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.

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