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Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

Our team is looking for Splunk Kafka Admin supporting the Splunk observability team with one of out clients. This team manages engineering work for Splunk clusters across the client environment comprised of 6 Clusters and Splunk Kafka connect is their critical data pipeline.

Responsibilities

Architect multi-site Splunk cluster that can handle 20 tera bytes per day ingestion volume Well versed with Splunk Kafka connect architecture and Kubernetes. Provide day-to-day support on maintaining a large Splunk implementation (multi tera bytes per day log volume) Be on-call for responding to any Splunk related issues and resolve/escalate on time Work with Application teams the users of Splunk to resolve any usability issues reported Develop monitoring for ensuring Splunk infrastructure health (Disk usage CPU Memory usage Performance) Ensure Splunk infrastructure is up and running and performing with maximum efficiency 24X7 Develop reports on Splunk usage share with team and upper management

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or relevant hands-on technical experience in a production environment. 5+ Years of experience building out and supporting Splunk, Kubernetes, and Kafka technical environment. Experience on Splunk Enterprise, multi-site clustering, and Search Head Clustering. Automation experience preferred (Terraform, Ansible, Github Actions, etc.) Nice to have: Any Splunk certification

Salary and Other Compensation:

This position is accepting applications until 11/24/2024

The annual salary for this position is between [$52,000] - [$92,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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 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.

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Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.