Cognizant is hiring – Systems Engineer – Hybrid India

Latest Job Updates – July 2025

Cognizant is looking for a Systems Engineer to join its Technology & Engineering team in India. This hybrid role (onsite + remote) suits candidates with 1–4 years of experience in systems management, including backup, security, storage, networking, migration, and basic cloud. You’ll support critical infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, document configurations, and collaborate across functions. As part of a global leader in IT consulting, you’ll grow professionally while helping clients “ensure seamless systems operations and enhancements”.


🔹 Job Overview

  • Role: Systems Engineer
  • Company: Cognizant
  • Location: India (Hybrid – e.g., Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad)
  • Experience Required: 1–4 years
  • Education: B.E./B.Tech in CS, IT, or related
  • Salary: ₹5 L – ₹7 L/year (est.)
  • Slug: systems‑engineer‑cognizant‑india

🔹 Job Description

In this role, you’ll manage and maintain platforms—including backup, security, storage, networking, compute, and basic cloud—while guiding system migrations and ensuring data integrity. Your daily responsibilities will include troubleshooting technical incidents, overseeing change lifecycle processes, supporting users and infrastructure, documenting configurations and procedures, and collaborating with service desk and cross-functional teams.


🔹 Candidate Profile

Key Skills:

  • Backup & storage platform management
  • Basic network security and incident resolution
  • System migration planning & execution
  • Cloud fundamentals & infrastructure troubleshooting

Preferred Profile:

  • Previous support in hybrid or on-site setups
  • Familiarity with tools like ServiceNow, Nexthink
  • Strong documentation and SLA adherence mindset
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

🔹 About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading global IT services and consulting company, founded in Chennai (1994) and headquartered in New Jersey. With over 336,000 employees worldwide, Cognizant delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. The company fosters a hybrid work culture, digital innovation, and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.


🔹 How to Apply

  • Customize your resume to highlight relevant systems or infrastructure experience
  • Emphasize core skills—backup, networking, migration, incident management
  • Apply via Cognizant’s official careers portal (job #00064747791)
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