SR Industrial Automation Architect with Life science domain experience - Onsite
About The Position
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. This position is not open to candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Location: Raynham Massachusetts - US Warsaw Indiana - US Palm Beach Gardens Miami - US Key Responsibilities Site IT Support : Handle on‑site ticket triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for end‑user and infrastructure issues. System Administration : Manage Windows endpoints/servers, Active Directory (users/groups/OUs), M365 services, printers, and shared resources. Network Tasks : Perform basic network activities (VLAN moves, port activation, cabling) and coordinate firewall/segmentation changes with central IT. OT Liaison : Collaborate with the SI resource for design alignment and remote L2/L3 support across automation/MES/Historians. Compliance : Execute changes under SOPs and maintain validated state per GxP, CSV/CSA standards. Separation Activities : Support Day‑1 readiness, TSA operations, and TSA exit (application carve‑outs, OU/domain changes, data migration coordination). Documentation : Maintain asset inventory, patch/update logs, backup checks, and knowledge base articles.
Requirements
- 4-7 years of IT administration experience (desktop, server, AD, basic networking).
- Exposure to OT systems (SCADA, PLC, MES, Historians).
- Strong documentation discipline and experience in regulated environments (GxP, CSV/CSA).
- Ability to collaborate with remote engineering teams for design and escalation.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in separation/divestiture programs (TSA, domain restructuring).
- Preferred: ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Certified (Windows/AD/Azure), CompTIA Network+/Security+.
Responsibilities
- Handle on‑site ticket triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for end‑user and infrastructure issues.
- Manage Windows endpoints/servers, Active Directory (users/groups/OUs), M365 services, printers, and shared resources.
- Perform basic network activities (VLAN moves, port activation, cabling) and coordinate firewall/segmentation changes with central IT.
- Collaborate with the SI resource for design alignment and remote L2/L3 support across automation/MES/Historians.
- Execute changes under SOPs and maintain validated state per GxP, CSV/CSA standards.
- Support Day‑1 readiness, TSA operations, and TSA exit (application carve‑outs, OU/domain changes, data migration coordination).
- Maintain asset inventory, patch/update logs, backup checks, and knowledge base articles.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
