Data Center Tech/lab Support Technician

Data Center/Lab Support Tech

Cognizant is seeking a Data Center/Lab Support Tech for a full-time onsite opportunity in Fulton, MD. The salary range for this role is $50,000 to $59,500 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applicants must have valid US work authorization.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Applications will be accepted till 10/30/2025.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Moves, Installation and Setup
• Troubleshooting and Break Fix Tasks
• Decommissioning and Disposal
• Maintenance and Repairs
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Inventory Asset Management
• Emergency Response
• Lab Cleanliness and Safety
• Basic Testbed Support

Qualifications

• Intra and inter lab equipment and rack moves, should be capable of using manual fork lift
• Cable management, including running, organizing, topology clean-up, and labelling network cables
• Troubleshooting and Break Fix Tasks
• Conduct basic diagnostics to identify hardware issues.
• Install and configure hardware components such as servers, routers, and switches
• Installation and upgrade of IOS, OS (Windows / Linux), VMware ESXi.
• Help to replicate or build configurations based on customer requirement.
• Installation and networking of Managed Power Distribution Unites mPDUs.
• Network debugging, tracking layer 1 to 3 issues.
• Router, Switch, installation and Upgrade experience
• Rack & Stack, PDU installation experience.
• Should have experience in labelling inventory tracking for components and devices inside Datacentre.
• Should follow all SOP, policy and procedure documents and contribute to enhance them.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.