3 days ago
Base Salary
$130k - $160k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end infrastructure automation solutions using Puppet across hybrid environments.
- Architect scalable automation frameworks using Puppeteer for browser-based infrastructure tasks, validation, and reporting workflows.
- Create reusable Puppet modules and manifests to standardize configuration management across servers and applications.
- Analyze automation performance and failure patterns to improve reliability, deployment speed, and resource utilization.
- Integrate automation with monitoring and reporting processes to improve infrastructure visibility and reduce manual reporting.
- Evaluate Puppet and Puppeteer updates and recommend improvements to the automation stack.
- Document automation architectures, Puppet configurations, and Puppeteer scripts.
- Troubleshoot complex automation issues, lead root-cause analysis, and improve system resilience.
- Coordinate infrastructure automation with stakeholders and change-management processes.
- Mentor less experienced team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure automation solutions meet organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Extensive experience with Puppet and Puppet IT automation tools, including complex manifests and reusable modules for large enterprise environments.
- Strong practical expertise with Puppeteer for browser-driven infrastructure validation and system interaction scenarios.
- Deep knowledge of infrastructure architecture across servers, networks, and cloud or virtualized platforms.
- Understanding of infrastructure reporting practices and automation that produces accurate, timely reporting outputs.
- Proficiency in scripting and core operating-system administration.
- Experience working in hybrid work models and coordinating with distributed teams during day-shift operations.
- Preferred certification: Puppet Certified Professional or an equivalent infrastructure automation certification.
Benefits
- Annual incentive program eligibility based on performance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- 401(k) plan and contribution.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- On-site location in Hartford, Connecticut; no travel obligations stated.
Tech Stack
Puppet
Categories
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.