AVEVA PI Systems Analyst ( Remote)

Cognizant; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a PI Systems Analyst in Charlotte, NC with 2+ years of hands-on AVEVA PI System administration. You'll manage PI Tags, AF templates, analyses, and notifications to ensure well-modeled plant data for business and engineering users.

Responsibilities include building AF elements, configuring automated alerts, troubleshooting end-to-end data flows, and collaborating with end users. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AVEVA PI System experience (AF SDK, PI Tags/AF Templates/Analyses/Notifications).
• Working knowledge of .NET Framework/Core and MSSQL.
• Familiarity with PI DataLink, PI Vision, and PI Interfaces.
• Basic networking knowledge (firewalls, ports, network diagnostic tools).
• Strong written and verbal communication with end users.
• Ability to work independently and follow/improve documented procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit PI Tags for new and existing data sources.
• Build AF Elements using Templates and design new AF Templates with substitution parameters.
• Develop AF Analyses and configure Notifications for automated monitoring and alerting.
• Troubleshoot data flow end-to-end from sources to PI Vision/PI DataLink.
• Follow procedures and contribute improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to end users and document steps for continuity.
• Apply understanding of firewalls and network testing to support data connectivity.

Skills

AVEVA PI System

AF SDK

.NET Framework/Core

MS SQL

PI DataLink

PI Vision

PI Interfaces

Networking basics

Communication

Independent work

Tools

.NET

MS SQL Server

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a PI Systems Analyst with 2+ years of hands‑on experience in AVEVA (OSI) PI System administration including PI AF SDK .NET Framework/Core and MSSQL. This role supports and extends our real‑time operational data infrastructure working across PI Tags Asset Framework (AF) and end‑user visualization tools to ensure reliable well‑modeled plant data for business and engineering users.

Responsibilities

1. Create and edit PI Tags to support new and existing data sources

2. Build AF Elements using existing Templates and design new AF Templates leveraging substitution parameters for scalable asset modeling

3. Develop AF Analyses and configure Notifications to support automated monitoring and alerting

4. Troubleshoot data flow issues end‑to‑end - from source Interfaces through to consuming applications such as PI DataLink and PI Vision

5. Follow documented operational procedures and identify/author revisions to improve accuracy and efficiency

6. Communicate clearly and professionally with end users translating technical issues into actionable updates

7. Document troubleshooting steps and configuration changes with sufficient detail for team continuity

8. Apply a working understanding of firewalls network ports and basic network testing tools to support data connectivity troubleshooting

Requirement

1. 2+ years of experience with AVEVA PI System (AF SDK PI Tags AF Templates/Analyses/Notifications)

2. Working knowledge of .NET Framework/Core and MSSQL

3. Familiarity with PI DataLink PI Vision and PI Interfaces

4. Basic networking knowledge (firewalls ports network diagnostic tools)

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface directly with end users

6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow/improve documented procedures

This position is open only to visa‑independent candidates and will not support visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 - $105,000 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

• 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 la

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!