Linux Cloud Administrator

Cognizant
CA - Ontario - ON-5140 Yonge St.
May 20, 2025

We are seeking a Linux Cloud Administrator with a focus on Linux and Windows administration to ensure seamless integration and functionality across various platforms.
The incumbent will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the organization's infrastructure operations.
This hybrid role contributing to the organization's technological advancement and operational efficiency.

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:

Manage and optimize infrastructure operations to ensure seamless functionality across platforms.
Implement and maintain Linux systems including RHEL SLES and OEL to support business operations.
Oversee Redhat Linux Administration tasks to enhance system performance and reliability.
Administer SUSE Linux systems to ensure efficient and secure operations.
Provide Azure administration support to optimize cloud-based solutions.
Conduct Windows administration to maintain system integrity and user accessibility.
Monitor system performance and trouble shoot issues to minimize downtime.
Develop and implement strategies for infrastructure improvement and scalability.
Ensure compliance with security protocols and standard processes in system administration.
Facilitate hybrid work model operations ensuring seamless remote and onsite integration.
Support day shift operations ensuring timely resolution of infrastructure challenges.

What you'll need to succeed (required skills):

7-9 years of demonstrable experience in Linux administration including RHEL SLES and OEL.
Have solid skills in SUSE Linux Administration to support secure operations.
Show expertise in Azure administration to enhance cloud-based infrastructure.
Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of Windows administration for system integrity.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills):

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate

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.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

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 3 days a week in a client office based in Toronto, Ontario.

Note:
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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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