Cognizant
Website:
cognizant.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognizant
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services
Job details:
Experience
- Hands-on experience in Linux Administration, Ansible Automation, Patch Management, and Scripting (Shell/Python).
- Experience supporting production enterprise environments and managing critical infrastructure operations
Linux System Administration
- Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Linux server environments.
- Perform system configuration, user management, file system administration, and package management.
- Monitor system health, availability, and performance across Linux platforms.
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and operational standards.
Automation & Configuration Management
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation and patching activities.
- Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Troubleshoot automation failures and optimize existing automation workflows.
- Work with development and operations teams to implement Infrastructure Automation best practices.
REST API Integration
- Develop and consume REST APIs for infrastructure management and automation use cases.
- Integrate automation solutions with enterprise tools and platforms.
- Troubleshoot API connectivity, authentication, and data exchange issues.
Server Patching & Maintenance
- Plan, coordinate, and execute server patching activities.
- Perform OS upgrades, security patch deployment, and system maintenance.
- Validate post-patching health checks and resolve issues proactively.
- Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements.
Scripting & Development
- Develop automation scripts using Shell Scripting and Python.
- Create tools and utilities to streamline infrastructure operations.
- Perform code reviews and maintain scripting standards and documentation.
Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning
- Diagnose and resolve Linux operating system, application, and infrastructure issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
- Monitor and tune server performance, resource utilization, and system stability.
- Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
Required Skills
- Linux System Administration
- Ansible Automation
- REST API Integration
- Server Patching & Maintenance
- Shell Scripting
- Python Scripting
- Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning
Preferred Skills
- Infrastructure Automation
- Configuration Management
- Incident & Change Management
- DevOps Tools and Methodologies
- ServiceNow (Good to Have)
Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
- Strong documentation and process management skills.
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