We are seeking a passionate, high energy, Senior Application Support Specialist to join our growing team!

 Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are seeking someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

 Why choose cognizant? 

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. We help clients engage customers by envisioning and building creative products and services. But we do not stop there. We develop go-to-market strategies and invent entirely new business models, ensuring that every company we work with walks away with both inspiration and a plan. Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

 What do you need to succeed?

 Must Have:

• 5 to 8 years of experience including support for Operating Systems: 70% Windows; 30% Linux - shell scripting skills are required
• SQL Server database and SQL queries and tuning
• .Net application support experience
• Production trouble shooting skills
• Knowledge of production controls and access management
• Must have good communication skills
• Rotational after-hours & weekend support

Nice to have 

• Interacting with ServiceNow on incidents, problems, service requests, change deployments
• Knowledge of Enterprise job schedulers
• DevOps process and deployment

 About Cognizant: 

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 194 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future