Infra Lifecycle and Build Specialist

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows Systems Administration (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019), with demonstrated ability to technically troubleshoot system issues on the Windows platform
• Extensive knowledge of VMware fundamentals including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi cluster administration, with hands-on experience using Dell workstations and rack-mount servers in a data center or manufacturing plant environment
• Proven experience with racking, stacking, cabling, and physical setup of server and workstation equipment, including configuration of ESXi hosts and SAN Storage
• Strong experience with Windows Imaging (PXE or USB), infrastructure support activities on plant-segmented networks, and management of small device inventories
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders from various job functions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences; physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs (±18 kg) and willingness to travel up to 15%

• Prior experience supporting a plant-based or data center environment
• Build Room experience
• Familiarity with segmented OT/IT manufacturing network environments

• Competitive salary
• Access to Cognizant Academy
• NS Business Card for public transportation
• 25 paid holidays per year
• Laptop and smartphone
• Pension scheme
• Technology-driven organization
• Open team spirit
• International environment

As an Infra Lifecycle and Build Specialist, you will make an impact by owning the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure across manufacturing plant environments - from hands-on hardware deployment and configuration to structured decommissioning. You will be a valued member of the IT Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with on-site plant teams, technical stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure reliable and consistent technology operations across critical production sites.

• Rack, stack, cable, and configure Dell workstations and rack-mount servers in manufacturing plant IT rooms and data center environments, including ESXi host setup and SAN Storage configuration
• Perform physical and remote hard drive wipes as part of the decommissioning process; execute lift-and-shift of hardware to decommission palettes and coordinate vendor pick-up
• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows environments (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019) and manage VMware infrastructure including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi clusters
• Build and image Windows 10 workstations via PXE or USB, manage device inventories, and support software installation and uninstallation across plant-segmented networks
• Travel up to 15% of the time to manufacturing plant sites - including potential overnight stays and air travel

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence at client and manufacturing plant locations across the Netherlands.

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.

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.