🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands · 17h ago
Infra Lifecycle Manager
Cognizant
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About The RoleAs an Infra Lifecycle Manager, you will make an impact by driving infrastructure refresh and modernization programs across large-scale manufacturing plant and data center environments — managing the full lifecycle from strategy and planning through to decommissioning. You will be a valued member of the IT Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with regional site teams, project stakeholders, vendors, and both technical and non-technical business functions to ensure infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and aligned to organizational standards.In This Role, You WillLead infrastructure lifecycle strategy and planning by managing End-of-Life (EOL), End-of-Support (EOS), warranty expiry, and technology obsolescence; develop annual and multi-year LCM roadmaps and prioritize refresh activities based on risk, business criticality, and infrastructure healthLead large-scale infrastructure replacement and migration projects; manage schedules, budgets, resources, and vendors; coordinate cutover and migration activities across regions and sites; and track milestones, risks, issues, and dependenciesEnsure infrastructure operations governance including compliance with security, audit, and corporate standards; maintain CMDB accuracy and asset lifecycle records; define lifecycle standards and refresh policies; and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and delivery performancePerform hands-on infrastructure activities including racking, stacking, cabling, and configuring Dell workstations and rack-mount servers; administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows environments (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019) and VMware infrastructure including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi clustersExecute decommissioning activities including physical and remote hard drive wipes, lift-and-shift of hardware to decommission palettes, and vendor coordination for pick-up; travel up to 15% of the time to manufacturing plant sites, including potential overnight stays and air travel, with all expenses fully reimbursed per Cognizant policyWork modelAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring regular presence at client and manufacturing plant locations across the Netherlands.The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.What you need to have to be considered7+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows Systems Administration (Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019) with demonstrated ability to technically troubleshoot platform issues; combined with proven experience leading infrastructure lifecycle management programs including EOL/EOS planning and multi-year LCM roadmapsExtensive knowledge of VMware fundamentals including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi cluster administration; hands-on experience with Dell workstations and rack-mount servers in data center or manufacturing plant environments, including racking, stacking, cabling, and SAN Storage configurationDemonstrated program and project management skills across large-scale infrastructure replacement and migration projects, including schedule, budget, resource, and vendor management across multiple regions and sitesExperience with infrastructure governance including CMDB management, asset lifecycle recordkeeping, KPI and SLA monitoring, and compliance with security and audit standardsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders from various job functions; physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs (±18 kg) and willingness to travel up to 15%, including overnight stays and air travelThese will help you stand outPrior experience supporting a plant-based or data center environmentBuild Room experienceFamiliarity with Windows Imaging via PXE or USB and experience managing small device inventories on segmented plant networksWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.What we offerCompetitive salaryAccess to Cognizant AcademyNS Business Card for public transportation25 paid holidays per yearLaptop and smartphonePension schemeTechnology-driven organizationOpen team spiritInternational environmentSourced from LinkedIn. Relocantly aggregates public job postings; apply on the original site.