• Automation Lead (PLC, SCADA) - Onsite

    Cognizant (Warsaw, IN)


    Key Responsibilities

    + **Site IT Support: Handle on‑site ticket triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for end‑user and infrastructure issues.**

    + **System Administration: Manage Windows endpoints/servers, Active Directory (users/groups/OUs), M365 services, printers, and shared resources.**

    + **Network Tasks: Perform basic network activities (VLAN moves, port activation, cabling) and coordinate firewall/segmentation changes with central IT.**

    + **OT Liaison: Collaborate with the SI resource for design alignment and remote L2/L3 support across automation/MES/Historians.**

    + **Compliance: Execute changes under SOPs and maintain validated state per GxP, CSV/CSA standards.**

    + **Separation Activities: Support Day‑1 readiness, TSA operations, and TSA exit (application carve‑outs, OU/domain changes, data migration coordination).**

    + **Documentation: Maintain asset inventory, patch/update logs, backup checks, and knowledge base articles.**

    Qualifications

    Must‑Have

    + **4–7 years of IT administration experience (desktop, server, AD, basic networking).**

    + **Strong documentation discipline and experience in regulated environments (GxP, CSV/CSA).**

    + **Ability to collaborate with remote engineering teams for design and escalation.**

    Nice‑to‑Have

    + **Exposure to OT systems (SCADA, PLC, MES, Historians).**

    + **Experience in separation/divestiture programs (TSA, domain restructuring).**

    Work Model

    + **On‑site presence during core plant hours; flexibility for maintenance windows and cutovers.**

    *Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

    Salary and Other Compensation:

    Applications will be accepted until Feb6, 2026.

     

    The annual salary for this position is between $80,000 - $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 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.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.