Lab Support Staff

Lab Support Staff

Cognizant is seeking a Lab Support Staff for a full-time onsite opportunity in San Jose, CA.

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:

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

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

• Equipment Moves, Installation, Setup, Maintenance and Repairs
• Monitoring and troubleshooting and Break Fix Tasks
• Decommissioning and Disposal
• Inventory Asset Management
• Emergency Response and Lab Cleanliness and Safety

The salary range for this role is between $63,000 - $74,000 depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants must be physically located in the US and have valid US work authorization. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applications will be accepted till 9/7.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • 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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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.