Infrastructure Support Engineer, MacOS Administration, Windows Server Admin & Endpoint & Client Support

Cognizant

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Des Moines, IA
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Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

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TL;DR · Infrastructure Support Engineer, MacOS Administration, Windows Server Admin & Endpoint & Client Support

The Infrastructure Support Engineer (MacOS Administration, Windows Server Admin & Endpoint & Client Support) provides end-to-end support for enterprise infrastructure environments. This role involves maintaining high availability of critical business services across Networking, Citrix Virtualization, Client Computing, and Server Administration. You will manage LAN, WAN, and VPN environments, configure routers and firewalls, and administer Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Daily tasks include managing Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, and Group Policies, alongside Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu Linux platforms. You will also support macOS devices using Jamf Pro or Microsoft Intune. Key technical skills include Cisco Routing and Switching, PowerShell, Shell scripting, and VMware vSphere. You will resolve incidents within SLA-driven environments, performing root cause analysis and maintaining technical documentation for global enterprise systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Administer Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments, including provisioning, patching, and performance optimization.
  • Maintain Windows Server environments by managing Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
  • Manage Linux platforms including Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu through provisioning, security hardening, and scripting.
  • Administer macOS devices using MDM platforms like Jamf or Intune for enrollment and compliance.
  • Provide end-to-end technical support for Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints and peripherals.
  • Perform incident, problem, and change management activities within an SLA-driven environment.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base articles.

What we're looking for

  • 5–8 years of enterprise infrastructure support experience.
  • Experience supporting global enterprise environments with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in networking technologies including Cisco routing/switching, VPNs, firewalls, and DNS/DHCP.
  • Expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including StoreFront, Gateway, Director, PVS, and MCS.
  • Experience in Windows Server administration (2016–2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell.
  • Proficiency in Linux administration (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and scripting using Shell, Bash, or Python.
  • Experience managing macOS devices via MDM platforms such as Jamf Pro or Microsoft Intune.
  • Relevant certifications in Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco, Red Hat, or ITIL are preferred.

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