Summary
An infrastructure engineering role focused on enterprise job scheduling, Linux administration, automation, monitoring, and production support. The position involves troubleshooting complex systems and maintaining reliable operational environments.
Highlights
Stable enterprise infrastructure role with competitive compensation, hybrid flexibility, and opportunities to work on large-scale automation platforms.
Description
Location: Toronto, (4 times a week)
Cognizant is looking for an Autosys Engineer focusing on stable secure and scalable platforms that enable generative AI solutions on Linux and HP Unix environments in a hybrid work model.
About Cognizant’s CIS Practice
Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services.
We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency.
Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity.
We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.
In This Role, You Will
Autosys Architecture
Event Server, Event Processor, Scheduler, Agent componentsDatabase backend (Oracle/Sybase) for event/job dataClient-server communication model
Job Management
Job dependencies (conditions, calendar-based, cross-instance)Job profiles, machine definitions, global variables
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Autorep, sendevent, job_depends, autostatusadj commandsInterpreting job statuses: SU, FA, OI, AC, RU, ST, TE, INAnalyzing logs: event_demon, scheduler, agent logsHandling stuck jobs, ghost jobs, missing heartbeats
Administration
User roles & permissions (EXEC, EDIT, ADMIN superuser)Agent installation, configuration & troubleshooting (cybera_d)Database maintenance, event archiving, log rotationHA/DR setup – primary/secondary event servers, failover processPatching & upgrades (SP applicationIntegrations, Vulnerabilities remediation (crypto, SSL, cipher etc.)
Cross-platform scheduling (Windows/Linux/z/OS agents)
File triggers, external dependenciesIntegration with ServiceNow/ITSM for alertingConnections to FTP/SFTP, databases, ERP systemsDay-to-Day Support Tasks
Responding to job failures (L1/L2 triage)
On-call escalation proceduresChange management for job promotions (Dev → UAT → Prod)Handling user access requests & audit queries
What You Will Need To Succeed
Scripting (Shell, PowerShell, Python,Ansible,Helios CI CD,Puppet) for automationUnderstanding of cron vs.
Autosys scheduling differencesFamiliarity with CA WCC (Web-based GUI)Basic networking (ports 9000/9001, firewall rules for agents)Redhat Administration (scale 8/10)
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible.
Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position based out of client location in Toronto, Ontario.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
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.
Compensation: we are offering an annual compensation between $80,000 - $95,000
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.
