Who we are
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many exciting and challenging opportunities for professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world.
We are currently looking for a Senior IT Site Administrator based in Brussels area in Belgium.
Responsibilities:
The assignment is to keep the hardware running in the Data Center environment and the larger data rooms by:
1. Physical blade connectivity and management or supporting the suppliers thereof
2. Rack management and cabling (or suppliers thereof), including documentation, planning and assessing requests for feasibility
3. Physical storage units connectivity and management or supporting of suppliers thereof
4. Electricity and power management, including the UPS, documentation, planning, sizing, fail over test and regulatory certifications
5. HVAC and temperature management of the data centers and data rooms: documentation, monitoring, planning and sizing, regulatory certifications.
6. Support the telecommunication and ISP operators with the operations of their links into the sites. Documentation of the same
7. Site security and access requests
8. Brands: Dell, HP, IBM, Netapp, Cisco
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, computer science, or related field to Life Sciences.
* Strong technical experience in a physical site management – Cabling and Racking, server, storage and network unit racking and unracking
* Experience in HVAC and temperature control
* Power management and UPS skills
* Documentation skills
* HP or Dell certification is an advantage
* Strategic Thinker, to drive innovative thinking and add value to the service provided.
* Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Handle and operate efficiently under pressure.
* Excellent English and French is a must
Why Cognizant
•A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
•Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
•A highly competitive benefits and salary package
Opportunity to work for leading global companies