Senior Lead- Platform Engineering

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Role: Senior Lead- Platform Engineering%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation: Hartford, Connecticut%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDesign and optimize complex infrastructure automation solutions for a global organization using Puppeteer and Puppet ensuring robust scalable and secure environments for hybrid work models. Collaborate with cross functional teams to standardize automation practices improve reporting consistency and enhance service reliability across day shift operations while minimizing manual intervention.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDesign and implement end to end infrastructure automation solutions using Puppet and related IT automation tools to reduce manual efforts and improve operational consistency across hybrid environments.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EArchitect scalable and secure automation frameworks leveraging Puppeteer for infrastructure related tasks that require browser based interactions and validation workflows.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EStandardize configuration management practices across servers and applications by defining reusable Puppet modules and manifests aligned with organizational policies and compliance needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EOptimize existing automation pipelines by analyzing performance metrics and failure patterns to improve reliability speed of deployment and resource utilization across multiple environments.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECollaborate with cross functional teams in day shift to gather infrastructure requirements and translate them into robust automation designs that support business continuity and growth.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EIntegrate automation solutions with existing monitoring and reporting processes to deliver clear visibility into infrastructure health and automate routine reporting activities when feasible.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EEvaluate new features and versions of Puppet and Puppeteer to recommend incremental improvements that keep the automation stack modern secure and aligned with industry best practices.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECreate detailed technical documentation for automation architectures Puppet configurations and Puppeteer scripts to support knowledge sharing and maintainability within the infrastructure team.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EProvide advanced troubleshooting for complex automation issues in hybrid environments and drive root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and strengthen overall system resilience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECoordinate infrastructure automation activities with stakeholders to ensure alignment with change management processes and minimize disruption during deployments and configuration updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EMentor less experienced team members on infrastructure automation concepts Puppet usage patterns and effective practices for scalable architecture design.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by proposing enhancements that reduce manual reporting overhead and streamline regular reporting activities for infrastructure operations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EEnsure automation solutions adhere to organizational security standards and regulatory requirements while enabling efficient day to day operations without travel obligations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDemonstrate extensive experience with Puppet and Puppet IT automation tools including designing complex manifests and reusable modules for large scale enterprise environments.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPossess strong practical expertise with Puppeteer for automating browser driven infrastructure validations and system interaction scenarios that support operational reporting.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EBring deep knowledge of infrastructure architecture principles across servers networks and cloud or virtualized platforms with a focus on automation and standardization.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EShow solid understanding of regular reporting practices in infrastructure operations and the ability to design automation that supports accurate and timely reporting outputs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExhibit proficiency in scripting and core operating system administration to support integration of Puppet and Puppeteer within diverse technology stacks.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EHave proven experience working in hybrid work models and coordinating with distributed teams during day shift operations to deliver reliable automation outcomes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECertifications Required%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPreferred certifications include Puppet Certified Professional or equivalent infrastructure automation certification.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EApplications will be accepted until 10/9/2026%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe annual salary for this position is between%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E%24130,000- %24160,000%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThis position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%26nbsp;Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;401(k) plan and contribution%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Long-term/Short-term Disability%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Paid Parental Leave%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E·%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Employee Stock Purchase Plan%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Verdana%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDisclaimer:%26nbsp;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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E

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