MES & DevOps Engineer – Ignition/HighByte -Remote

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a DevOps Engineer to focus on CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments across OT and IT environments. The ideal candidate has proven experience with Ignition and HighByte Intelligence Hub, along with strong skills in DevOps tools like Jenkins and GitHub. This position offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $130,000 plus performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Ignition and HighByte Intelligence Hub in industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, YAML, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of OT/IT integration, industrial protocols, and system validation in regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Automate deployment processes and manage configuration for Ignition and HighByte Intelligence Hub.
• Set up and maintain infrastructure including virtual machines, networking, and security hardening.
• Enable secure and reliable IT/OT integration pipelines, ensuring compliance with industrial system standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous delivery and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.

Skills

Ignition

HighByte Intelligence Hub

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitHub

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

scripting and automation

OT/IT integration

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Role Overview

We are proactively building a pipeline for DevOps Engineers with expertise in and HighByte Intelligence Hub. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining DevOps practices to support scalable, secure, and automated deployments across OT and IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions to support Ignition and HighByte environments.

• Automate deployment processes and manage configuration for and HighByte Intelligence Hub.

• Set up and maintain infrastructure including virtual machines, networking, and security hardening.

• Enable secure and reliable IT/OT integration pipelines, ensuring compliance with industrial system standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous delivery and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation) and HighByte Intelligence Hub in industrial environments.

• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, YAML, Docker, Kubernetes).

• Solid understanding of OT/IT integration, industrial protocols, and system validation in regulated environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, manufacturing).

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in industrial environments.

• DevOps certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA) are a plus.

Compensation

- $90,000 to $130,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 11/15/2025

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.