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Plant IT Coordinator – Lifecycle

On-site in Amsterdam·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 5 Nov)

Cognizant

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Amsterdam
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years of overall IT experience (infrastructure, end-user/field support or similar)
Minimum 2 years working in a manufacturing/plant environment in an IT, OT or automation support role
Hands-on, field-based experience: comfortable working on the shop floor, in production areas and in a PPE environment
Based in or near one of the plant locations (or willing to be on site daily)
Willingness to complete plant safety training and medical fitness checks before starting

Nice to have

Asset management/lifecycle or hardware refresh project experience
Exposure to MES/MOM, SCADA or PLC environments (Siemens, Rockwell, AVEVA, etc.)
Knowledge of OT/IT architecture, ISA-95, IEC 62443
ITIL or service management knowledge

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary
Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
International work environment

The role

Cognizant is looking for a experienced Plant IT Coordinator for lifecycle execution. You will be the on-site IT point of contact for plant lifecycle management: identifying IT/OT devices reaching end of life, planning the refresh with plant stakeholders, and physically executing it on the shop floor with minimal disruption to production

What you'll do

Own the lifecycle plan for plant IT/OT devices and coordinate with plant operations, site management, vendors and regional IT
Identify devices reaching end of life towards lifecycle
Execute the refresh on site: device replacement, imaging/configuration, cabling, testing, handover and decommission.
Schedule work around production windows and coordinate downtime with plant teams
Maintain accurate plant IT/OT asset inventory, network diagrams and technical documentation
Follow OT cybersecurity, local plant safety and PPE requirements at all times
Travel by car to other sites when required

Additional Information

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.

Contact the Recruiter

Megha Nagpal

Email: Megha.Nagpal3@cognizant.com

Phone: +31 6 2715 5643

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global IT services and consulting company whose engineers, consultants, researchers and innovators turn ideas into AI and advanced technologies for client organizations. It serves a wide range of industries including automotive, banking, consumer goods, communications and media, healthcare, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and travel and hospitality.

Its work spans areas such as data and AI, digital engineering, business processes, and consulting, helping leading organizations convert ideas into action. The company describes a supportive culture focused on continuous learning and career growth.