**About the role** As a Data Center Manager, you will make an impact by ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and fixing of data center infrastructure. You will be a valued member of the team and work closely with the Digital Support Services team. **In this role, you will:** DC Hands and Feet Support Manager - Responsibility to oversee below activities performed by a larger team spanned across the globe + 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 **Work model:** At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. **What you need to have to be considered** Datacenter Hands and Feet Support Engineer – Well versed in below activities + Equipment Moves, Installation and Setup + Problem Solving and Issue Resolution + Decommissioning and Disposal + Maintenance and Repairs + Monitoring and Reporting + Inventory Asset Management + Emergency Response + Lab Cleanliness and Safety + Basic Testbed Support **These will help you stand out** + Install and configure hardware components such as servers, routers, and switches + Installation and upgrade of IOS, OS, ESXi + 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 labelling 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 be capable of handling a team of 12-17 members + Should have experience in labelling inventory tracking for components and devices inside Datacentre We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications will be accepted until June 24, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $73,350 to $110,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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. **\#LI-KM1 #CB #Ind123** Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.