Cognizant is hiring – Cloud Specialist – Coimbatore

Latest Job Updates – June 2025

Cognizant seeks a skilled Cloud Specialist to join its hybrid team in Coimbatore. You’ll manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, focusing on OS imaging, desktop system updates via SCCM, Intune administration, PowerShell scripting, and ServiceNow ticket resolutions. With rotational shifts and hands-on involvement in patching, UAT deployments, and audit controls, you’ll support efficient cloud operations and drive technology excellence across teams. Certified as an Azure Administrator Associate? This is your chance to shine in a global IT consultancy.


🔹 Job Overview

  • Role: Cloud Specialist
  • Company: Cognizant
  • Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)
  • Experience Required: Mid-level (e.g., 3+ years cloud/Desktop management)
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (relevant IT/Engineering)
  • Salary: Not Disclosed
  • Slug: cloud-specialist-coimbatore

🔹 Job Description

As a Cloud Specialist at Cognizant, you’ll:

  • Manage OS Imaging using MS MDT and desktop systems via SCCM and Intune.
  • Handle application/package/task‑sequence creation, UAT, pilot and production deployments.
  • Perform monthly patching/security updates and SCCM infrastructure upgrades.
  • Monitor client health, clean reports, and resolve ServiceNow L3 incidents (RITM/INC/CR).
  • Write SQL/WQL queries, PowerShell scripts, and generate inventory & status reports.
  • Conduct audits, maintain cloud documentation, and support cross‑functional collaboration for seamless Azure/desktop operations.

🔹 Candidate Profile

Key Skills:

  • SCCM & Intune administration
  • OS imaging (MS MDT)
  • PowerShell scripting & SQL/WQL queries
  • ServiceNow L3 incident handling

Preferred Profile:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • 3 + years in cloud infrastructure or desktop management
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and teamwork abilities
  • Comfortable working rotational shifts and hybrid environment

🔹 About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading global IT consulting and outsourcing firm, with over 336,800 employees across 120+ countries. Founded in Chennai in 1994, it’s now part of NASDAQ‑100 and the S&P 500—delivering transformative digital and cloud solutions worldwide.


🔹 How to Apply

  • Highlight SCCM, Intune, Azure, PowerShell, and ServiceNow experience in your CV
  • Mention your MS MDT and SQL/WQL proficiency
  • Apply via Cognizant’s career portal, Job ID 00064557271
  • DM or comment if you’d like the direct application link!