Infrastructure Technology Specialist

Cognizant

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Type: Full-Time Arrangement: Hybrid
3 - 6 Yrs600000 - 1200000(Annually)

Posted: 4 Aug 2026

Job Description

Job Summary: This hybrid Infra Technology Specialist role focuses on managing and enhancing endpoint infrastructure using desktop and device management platforms. The position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade solutions for system configuration, operating system deployment, and device security across a rotational shift model. The specialist ensures stable, secure, and efficient workplace technology that directly supports business continuity and user productivity.

Responsibilities:
- Manage large-scale desktop environments by configuring and optimizing system management tools to ensure consistent performance and reliable user experiences across all supported locations.
- Coordinate and execute endpoint lifecycle activities including deployment, upgrade, and retirement of devices while maintaining accurate records in configuration databases and asset repositories.
- Design and maintain standardized operating system images using enterprise imaging tools to ensure secure, stable, and compliant workstation builds for varied business requirements.
- Implement and refine automation workflows for patch distribution, software installation, and configuration changes to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
- Monitor endpoint health and compliance dashboards to identify issues proactively and drive timely remediation actions that support business uptime and reduce incident frequency.
- Develop and maintain configuration baselines for devices to enforce security policies and operational standards while aligning with organizational guidelines and regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with security and application teams to package, test, and deploy business-critical software ensuring compatibility, performance, and safe rollout to user groups.
- Provide advanced technical support for complex endpoint incidents and requests by analyzing root causes and documenting repeatable solutions that enhance service quality.
- Coordinate with infrastructure and network teams to resolve dependencies related to device connectivity, authentication, and access services ensuring consistent endpoint operations.
- Create and maintain detailed procedural documentation and operational runbooks for desktop and device management processes to support knowledge sharing within the support organization.
- Analyze performance metrics and service reports from endpoint platforms to identify optimization opportunities and contribute recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support rotational shift operations by ensuring handover notes, incident updates, and change records are clear and complete to maintain continuity of service across time zones.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand endpoint needs and translate them into practical configuration solutions that help individuals work efficiently and securely.

Required Qualifications

  • Endpoint lifecycle management
  • Enterprise desktop configuration
  • Operating system image deployment
  • Patch & software distribution automation
  • Security baseline enforcement
  • Advanced incident troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation & runbook creation
  • Rotational shift availability
  • Asset & configuration database management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft Intune or SCCM/MECM expertise
  • PowerShell or Python scripting for automation
  • ITIL Foundation certification
  • Active Directory & Group Policy administration
  • Network connectivity & authentication troubleshooting
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring dashboards

Skills Required

Endpoint ManagementDesktop ConfigurationOS DeploymentPatch ManagementAutomation WorkflowsSecurity ComplianceIncident ResolutionTechnical DocumentationStakeholder CollaborationRotational ShiftsActive DirectoryNetwork TroubleshootingIT Service ManagementPowerShellConfiguration DatabasesMonitoring DashboardsSoftware PackagingOperational Runbooks