IT Infrastructure Engineer

Cognizant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Sydney is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to manage and support enterprise infrastructure across Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, cloud, storage, and network services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep services reliable and secure onsite.

The role emphasizes hands-on administration, incident response, patching, disaster recovery, and datacenter operations, with a focus on delivering steady performance for Azure and AWS, VMware/Hyper-V, AD, DNS,

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration.
• Solid working knowledge of virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, with exposure to Azure and AWS.
• Solid understanding of networking, firewall technologies, and datacenter operations.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and security practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows and Linux servers and the broader enterprise infrastructure
• Administer VMware and Hyper-V virtualization environments
• Monitor infrastructure availability and performance, and act on issues to keep services running smoothly
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and identity services, and support Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Carry out backup, patching, and disaster recovery activities, while partnering with network, security, and application teams and providing onsite hands-and-feet support for datacenter operations, rack and stack, firewall and network infrastructure, and offshore teams

Skills

Windows & Linux

VMware/Hyper-V

Azure & AWS

Networking & security

Monitoring & DR

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Automation scripting

Enterprise storage

Certifications

Job description

About the role

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will make an impact by managing and supporting the enterprise infrastructure that keeps our servers, virtualization, cloud, storage, and network services reliable, secure, and available. You will be a valued member of the Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with network, security, and application teams, as well as offshore infrastructure, cloud, network, and security teams.

In this role, you will:

• Manage Windows and Linux servers and the broader enterprise infrastructure
• Administer VMware and Hyper-V virtualization environments
• Monitor infrastructure availability and performance, and act on issues to keep services running smoothly
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and identity services, and support Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Carry out backup, patching, and disaster recovery activities, while partnering with network, security, and application teams and providing onsite hands-and-feet support for datacenter operations, rack and stack, firewall and network infrastructure, and offshore teams

Work model:

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Sydney, NSW. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration
• Solid working knowledge of virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, with exposure to Azure and AWS
• Solid understanding of networking, firewall technologies, and datacenter operations
• Working knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and security practices
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Willingness to travel as required

These will help you stand out

• Experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Automation scripting skills
• Knowledge of enterprise storage solutions
• Relevant industry certifications

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.