Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid- 3 days’ work from office)
Experience: 10+ years
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly capable Compute RE Lead to drive and manage compute operations across Linux/Unix, Windows, and AWS environments . This role will lead the compute team, provide technical guidance, and leverage Reliability Engineering (RE) principles to improve efficiency and reduce operational toil.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Linux (preferred) along with working knowledge of Windows , enabling them to effectively guide both teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Lead the compute function across Linux/Unix, Windows, and AWS environments
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the compute team
Identify opportunities to reduce toil by applying RE principles and automation
Act as the primary point of contact for compute-related discussions with stakeholders
Linux Administration
Perform day-to-day administration of Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Install, configure, patch, and maintain operating systems and services
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
Manage users, permissions, and access controls
Develop automation scripts using Bash/Python
Windows Administration (Knowledge Required)
Provide guidance and oversight for Windows-based environments
Support system operations, patching, and troubleshooting
AWS & Cloud Administration
Design, deploy, and manage AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, EBS, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudFormation)
Manage IAM roles and ensure least-privilege access
Monitor and optimize cloud performance and costs
Support hybrid cloud environments and migration initiatives
Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
Operations & Governance
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems
Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
Participate in incident management and on-call support
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams on infrastructure needs
Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements
Required Qualifications
Strong experience in Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Working knowledge of Windows Server environments
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
Experience in scripting and automation (Bash/Python)
Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers)
Proven ability to lead teams and drive technical initiatives
Applications will be accepted until 7/10/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $79,240 $130,000 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 is 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 contribution
- 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.
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