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The Service Desk Support Analyst will provide first-level technical support and customer service for enterprise IT environments. This entry-level role involves handling incidents, requests, and changes using ITIL best practices, managing tickets in ServiceNow, troubleshooting Windows, Microsoft 365, networking, VPN, MFA, and supporting cloud access scenarios. The position emphasizes professionalism, communication, and multi-channel support readiness. **Key Responsibilities** + Apply ITIL-based incident, request, change, and escalation management processes. + Create, manage, and resolve tickets in ServiceNow ITSM, demonstrating professional communication and ticket ownership. + Troubleshoot Windows OS, Microsoft 365, printers, drivers, and device issues. + Manage users, passwords, and network connectivity using Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and profile resets. + Resolve VPN, MFA, and network access issues, including WiFi/LAN troubleshooting and password management workflows. + Master troubleshooting across Windows, M365, Outlook, OneDrive, printers, and access failures. + Support mobile devices, MDM enrollment, Citrix/Horizon VDI, and remote session troubleshooting. + Work with collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, Confluence), endpoint security, and remote support tools (RDP, Dameware, AnyDesk). + Provide basic support for AWS and Azure cloud access, including EC2, S3, Azure AD/Entra ID, and MFA architecture. + Deliver customer service excellence in unified contact center environments, using Genesys, Amazon Connect, Avaya, and GenAI agent assist. + Demonstrate clear communication, empathy, call/chat etiquette, and de-escalation techniques in multi-channel support scenarios. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver professional, multi-channel customer support and production readiness. + Engage in continuous learning and apply best practices in service desk, cloud, and remote support operations. **Required Skills & Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. + Understanding of ITIL, incident management, and ticketing systems (ServiceNow). + Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting. + Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), endpoint security, and remote support tools. + Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. + Eagerness to learn new technologies and contribute to team success. + Experience with ServiceNow ITSM, ticket lifecycle management, and escalation workflows. + Hands-on with MDM, VDI, collaboration tools, and endpoint security. + Familiarity with cloud access troubleshooting, call center software, and GenAI agent assist. + Understanding of hardware fundamentals, remote support, and compliance monitoring. + Interest in AI/ML, automation, and cloud operations for enterprise environments. + Certifications: + ITIL Foundation Certification + Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate + CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ Relevant certifications in cloud, remote support, or service desk operations **Location** New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in **Mesa, AZ** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. **Start Date** New hires will start in **January 2026** . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary for this position is $41,600.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Why Choose Us?** Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. **Benefits** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer** The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window expected to close 1/2/26 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside in or willing to relocate to Bentonville, AR Meet the Team As an Account Executive - Services Sales, you will be hunting and closing deals that encompass all the premium services Cisco has to offer at Cisco's top Enterprise customers. This position centers around services account management and requires relationships with a diverse group of internal and external constituents to see opportunities and ensure deals are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will work with skilled account management and other specialist sales teams, as well as delivery teams responsible for the successful customer outcomes. Your Impact Customer Engagement: Regularly meet in person with customers and partners, building relationships from individual contributors to C-suite executives. Sales Planning: Plan and prioritize sales activities and customer interactions to achieve business objectives. Quota Achievement: Execute sales strategies to exceed quota targets. Cross-functional Coordination: Lead and coordinate with Cisco's internal teams to deliver comprehensive service sales solutions. Solution Selling: Sell solutions from Cisco's portfolio of current and new service offerings. Sales Inquiries: Respond promptly to sales inquiries using appropriate methods. Presentations: Attend and present at customer meetings, briefings, and internal stakeholder meetings. Professional Conduct: Represent Cisco with professionalism, understanding that your brand is Cisco's brand. Procurement Navigation: Understand and navigate customers' and partners' procurement processes effectively. Negotiation: Negotiate, manage, and defend service pricing and margins per agreed terms. Opportunity Qualification: Qualify opportunities to optimize Cisco resources. Process Adherence: Follow standardized sales processes like MEDDPICC and Responsibility Matrices. Resource Utilization: Use extended services team resources throughout the sales cycle, including Service Delivery Architects and Customer Success teams. Time Management: Manage personal productivity in response to fluctuating work schedules. Account Planning: Collaborate across Cisco to create and manage account plans using data on renewals, new products, upgrades, and end-of-support situations. Relationship Management: Maintain and develop relationships with customers through ethical sales methods to optimize service quality, business growth, and satisfaction. Internal and External Communication: Liaise and negotiate internally and externally to develop profitable business and sustainable relationships. Forecast Management: Maintain forecast excellence with regular submissions and adhere to commitments. Deal Development: Develop transformational, service-led deals aligned with customer business objectives. Consultative Selling: Take a consultative approach to solution selling, addressing unique business problems and strategic objectives. Deep Relationships: Cultivate deep customer relationships. Cultural Adaptation: Tailor language and communication style to customer and team cultures. Long-term Strategy: Plan and execute long-term sales strategies. Service/Architecture Relationship: Articulate the relationship between services and architecture. Sense of Urgency: Demonstrate urgency in all sales activities. Stakeholder Management: Operate effectively within a matrix organization for stakeholder approvals. Contract Experience: Utilize contract experience to build commercial agreements with appropriate responsibilities and assumptions. Minimum Qualifications BA degree - MBA or graduate degree preferred 7+ years of industry experience. Proven sales track record of closing business and exceeding targets Preferred Qualifications You will apply knowledge of sales growth, market drivers, key customer business drivers, and opportunities to do strategic account planning, establishing, prioritizing, executing. You drive a course of action to accomplish broad account objectives and sales strategies, using knowledge to identify and cultivate future sales opportunities to build a strong (3x or better) pipeline. You build Influential Relationships: Working collaboratively with customers, channel partners, and account team members to meet business goals and objectives; using appropriate communication methods to influence others and establish relationships. You Focus on Customers: Supporting customers during the sales process; seeking and taking appropriate actions on customer requirements while balancing business needs; resolving difficult issues efficiently and in a professional manner; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You Lead Negotiations: Effectively exploring interests and options to reach outcomes that gain the agreement and acceptance of all parties by using legitimate data, objective criteria to support one's proposal. You have CXO Relevancy: Adding value by proactively identifying business opportunities for the customer/partner, conveying a firm understanding of the customer's/partner's business and political drivers, displaying executive presence by building rapport and credibility; effectively influencing other people to accept a solution; clearly connecting solutions to business needs. You Think Creatively: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to address sales challenges and new opportunities; taking courses of action based on sound analysis and judgment that appropriately consider customer and partner business capabilities and issues, available facts, constraints, competitive circumstances, and probable consequences. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $249,000.00 to $334,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $287,300.00 - $423,200.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $263,500.00 - $404,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking new possibilities, and dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our network of IBMers. We are a team of deep product experts, ensuring exceptional client experiences, with a focus on delivery, excellence, and obsession over customer outcomes. This position involves contributing to HashiCorp's offerings, now part of IBM, which empower organizations to automate and secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments. You will join a team managing the lifecycle of infrastructure and security, enhancing IBM's cloud solutions to ensure enterprises achieve efficiency, security, and scalability in their cloud journey. **Your role and responsibilities** Strategic Account Manager is an outside sales position responsible for developing, managing, and closing business within accounts in our Strategic Accounts segment. The role is responsible for driving the sales cycle from prospect to close, selling the complete HashiCorp software suite to named key accounts and ensuring adoption and consumption of our solutions! HashiCorp's Go to Market strategy is described as ALEER, which stands for Adopt, Land, Expand, Extend, and Renew. The strategic accounts sales team is responsible for Landing new logos, Expanding the initial use case, Extending into new solutions, and Renewing existing contracts! This role need someone located in the Orange County or Los Angeles Metro Areas! ● Engage new and existing strategic enterprise accounts to demonstrate how they can be more successful with our technology portfolio ● Proactively and efficiently lead resources with dedicated teams, virtual teams, partners, and executive staff around sales opportunities to ensure successful outcomes ● Lead sophisticated enterprise sales campaigns with multiple prospect engagement points in Development, IT Operations, and Security Operations ● Align the overall HashiCorp solution to the customer's business needs, challenges, and technical requirements ● Execute solution and value selling to existing customer base and new prospects ● Articulate and evangelize the vision and positioning of both the company and products ● Build a healthy pipeline of revenue and new logos for your target accounts ● Accurately forecast business on a weekly cadence ● Accurately qualify opportunities based on MEDDPICC Effectively connect with management, legal and deal desk to ensure proper execution of documents and correct process and follow instructions or recommendations set by these teams and company management **Required technical and professional expertise** ● Experience in Security, Open Source software business models, proficiency in Cloud and Infrastructure software is a minimum requirement ● Extensive strategic sales and strategic customer development experience with a track record of closing enterprise deals ● Excellent operational discipline, crafting and completing quarterly and annual business plans and forecasting. ● Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, and credibility ● Experience working for a high growth company where critical thinking and problem solving were required on daily basis to help contribute to significant business decisions ● Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual/quarterly goals and targets ● Outstanding Salesforce and Clari hygiene along with proficiency using Gong, Outreach, Slack, and Tableau IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Join Cognizant's Campus Recruitment Team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our workforce. As a Campus Recruiting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience at a global technology leader committed to innovation and inclusion. This role allows opportunities to connect with future leaders and contribute to impactful recruitment initiatives. Being on the campus recruitment team, the intern will work alongside encouraging mentors who are invested in one's career growth and make an impact through meaningful work that shape our future pipeline. This four-month internship offers real-world exposure, professional development, and the potential opportunity for conversion into a full-time role based upon performance, successful completion of the internship, and business needs. **Responsibilities** + Collaborate with campus teams to plan and implement recruiting events and strategies. + Build relationships with universities and student organizations to enhance Cognizant's visibility. + Coordinate and support activities such as career fairs, interviews, and campus presentations. + Manage communications with candidates, ensuring a seamless and positive experience. + Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine processes and elevate outcomes. + Contribute to creative projects that strengthen Cognizant's employer brand. **Basic Qualifications** + Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or a similar field (May 2025 or December 2025 graduates preferred). + Passionate about talent acquisition, relationship building, and teamwork. + Excellent communication and organizational skills with an eagerness to learn. + Prior HR or recruiting internship experience is a plus, but not required. **Location(s)** This position is located in Teaneck, NJ, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, and Englewood, CO. **Start Date(s)** The internship will last 16 weeks, starting in Spring 2026. **Why Choose Us?** Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most sophisticated and patented capabilities. Our associate's backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. If you're comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you! **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The hourly rate for this role is $30/hour depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. **Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program). _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance, student and payroll management. As a Technical Associate at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be responsible for developing system integrations for our customers who are implementing Workday as a solution. The integrations you create allow our customers' Workday system to "talk to" other systems throughout their organization, eliminating the need to transfer data manually - pretty cool! This consulting-development role is perfect for someone who comes from an information technology related educational background, but wants a blend of client-facing consulting tasks and activities along with being able to utilize their technical skills to build and develop integrations. Our Technical Associate position is best-suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting Fortune 500 companies and dive head first into designing, building and testing integrations as part of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training; an exceptionally supportive network of mentors and an environment that inspires teamwork and collaboration. **Responsibilities:** + Buddy-up with other new hires to attend our Freshmen Orientation and Workday certification training. Earn your Workday Integration certification and continue to seek out opportunities for learning, development, and mentorship. + Partner with our talented Workday Technical Team to learn "tricks of the trade", consulting best practices, and how to "speak" Workday. + Put your programming and development classes to good use! Work with our integration consultants to translate their technical designs into fully functional integrations. Begin to hone your XSLT and XML skills to bring your visions to life. + Learn how to best support our customers and how to work with a variety of employees. Participate in, and contribute to, the build and test phases of our Workday implementations, from reviewing completed designs and prototyping integration solutions, to configuration and testing within customer Workday systems. Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns to management. **Skills & Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or IT-related field is required. + Experience with data modeling tools and object-oriented concepts required; preferably JSON, Java, HTML, or other OOP languages. + Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Outstanding detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills. + Travel to customer site, when needed. **Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?** + Flexible work schedules, or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance. + Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance. + Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs. + Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion. + Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact. + Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses. **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. **Disclaimer:** Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, Finance, Payroll management, and Student Services. As an Organizational Change and Training Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Implementation. Our Workday Integration AMS Associate Consultant position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual and on-the-job training, an incredibly supportive network of mentors. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation & AMS professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR/Finance Integration consulting practice. **Responsibilities:** + Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your assigned projects. + Execute on the assigned support activities by your team lead(s) with utmost quality and as per the milestone\resolution time + Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing and implementing business solutions. + Build/Design the integration to the customers' expectations and requirements. + Master the art of "follow through". Frequently update your team Lead and Service Delivery Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc. + Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth. We love initiative! **Skills and Requirements:** + 1 year of work experience in an office environment, preferred. + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Human Resources Management, HRIS or related field. + Passion for outstanding customer service. + Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations. + Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint + Travel to customer site, when needed. **Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?** + Flexible work schedules, or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance. + Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance. + Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs. + Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion. + Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact. + Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses. **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. **Disclaimer:** Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join the Retail & Consumer Goods Organization as a Strategic Account Technology Strategist - Retail (Walmart account) to Orchestrates global teams to gather information, collaborate on performance markers, and identify potential risks in customer accounts. Partners with customers and/or partners to provide innovative solutions in new industries, and to integrate Microsoft technology in their business. Leverages a strong knowledge of Microsoft's product landscape, solutions, and strategy to address customer's needs. Acts as the voice of the customer and internal advocate across all levels of the organization. Provides analysis of overall customer needs for some of the largest and most complex accounts, and advises on gaps that would benefit from Microsoft solutions. Leads customer business transformations through digital transformation for assigned accounts. Partners with a line-of-business leader or senior executive within a large-scale or high-impact customer organization to articulate how complex Microsoft technology/services will meet future business needs better than the competition. Contributes to the creation of stakeholder maps for accounts, determines and orchestrates a coverage plan, and builds out an execution framework. Establishes best practices and standards for aligning with quota attainment, consumption goals, and customer consumption gaps to inform quarterly and fiscal objectives. Uses existing and new readiness resources and demonstrates expertise in creating enablement plans for large and high-stakes customers, and all-up Microsoft business. Responsibilities Customer and Industry Insights Synthesizes and combines various business and industry insights from their team, global best practices, proof points from experience/case studies with countries and/or regions, and deep industry expertise related to customers and their competitors to conduct forecasting and develop recommendations for managing accounts and subsidiary planning. Ensures that all levels of the organization provide alternate perspectives to enable customers to consider alternatives and adapt strategies, plans, business models, and solutions to insights. Orchestrates global teams to gather information, collaborate on performance markers, and identify potential risks in customer accounts. Brings in business and industry insights to address the broader business challenges for the customer and deliver solutions. Applies deep expertise and thought leadership to identify the right Industry Sales Kits and industry partners within the customer's vertical industry. Articulates and understands specific industry-related market trends, as well as customer threats, opportunities, and barriers to growth as they relate to the customer's broader industry. Applies industry knowledge to support customers in solving issues. Partners with customers and/or partners to provide innovative solutions in new industries, and to integrate Microsoft technology in their business. Differentiated Value Proposition Acts as the customer's Technology Mentor in established relationships with senior leaders including technical decision makers (TDMs) and/or business decision makers (BDMs) at the Chief X Officer (CXO)-level. Develops extended relationships beyond core customers, advises on solutions, and aligns Microsoft capabilities with customer needs. Leads customer business transformations through digital technologies for assigned accounts to drive business outcomes and create business value for customers by understanding customer industry and position to provide guidance and to challenge customer thinking with innovative ideas that showcase the need for change and new strategic direction, and proactively involves corporate and cross-industry resources to drive customer transformation. Ensures line-of-business wins are captured (e.g., customer write-ups) as reference for scale. Partners with a line-of-business leader or senior executive within a large-scale or high-impact customer organization to articulate how complex Microsoft technology/services will meet future business needs better than the competition and will enable the achievement of long-term growth and success. Leverages the full scope of Microsoft's digital technologies for offering varied solutions and services. Education and Thought Leadership Uses existing and new readiness resources and demonstrates expertise in creating enablement plans for large and high-stakes customers, and all-up Microsoft business. Drives innovations to help customers meet capacity and capability goals, maximize reach and impact, and drive long-term engagement and thought leadership on the Microsoft platform, and influences large customers to see and adopt the strategic value. Drives customer skilling initiatives and execution along with the account executive (AE) and enterprise skilling initiative (ESI) teams. Leads customer technology engagement by motivating and inspiring technical resources of customer, partner, and Microsoft towards customer's business transformation. Delivers regular (e.g., quarterly, monthly) industry/technology engagements and/or briefings to customer Chief X Officers (CXOs), their technical team, and business decision makers (BDMs) to drive execution and focus on competitive advantage. Mapping and Account Planning Orchestrates internal teams and partner ecosystem (inclusive of global systems integrators, consultancy partners, and Microsoft Industry Solutions (IS) to ensure sufficient technical resources for demand generation, when appropriate. Contributes to global resource requirement availability, and understands how to allocate and create the appropriate resources for the project. Proactively bridges technology resources with the customer. Establishes best practices and standards around account planning and review for aligning with quota attainment, consumption goals, and customer consumption gaps to inform quarterly and fiscal objectives. Share account planning output with the customer and constantly realign to the customer's expectations. Coordinates highly complex extended account teams (e.g., spanning complex technologies, geographies, functions) and drives forecasting and tracking of the business. Owns the technical portion of the account plan and leads the customer plan delivery for large, critical, and/or strategic accounts. Captures all Account Planning input in MSX D365 Account Plan. Provides Account thought leadership inclusive of information technology (IT), industry, and business strategy knowledge, and shares best practices internally while providing coaching to subsidiary resources. Leverages account thought leadership in partnership with account executives to set and refine strategy, own accountability for outcomes, and lead extended teams. Helps customer technical specialists build the message to sell Microsoft offerings to other parts of their business. Contributes to the creation of stakeholder maps for accounts, determines and orchestrates a coverage plan, and builds out an execution framework across multiple Rooms of the House of the customer. Technology Sales: Demand Generation and Orchestration Leads the customer journey into the era of AI and Industrial Metaverse by creating a targeted approach tailored to their current business requirements and positions Microsoft as a leader for the future, both for accelerating productivity as well as helping the customer create new capabilities to support their business. Leverages expertise of current technology landscape and understanding of AI and Industrial Metaverse capabilities to plot the foundational elements on the technology roadmap that need to be in place to realize value for the customer. Builds a mid-term strategy for AI and metaverse projects as well as an immediate opportunity pipeline and orchestrates execution through the appropriate technical teams from the Specialist Team Unit (STU) and with appropriate Partners Leads Account Strategy Envisioning (ASE, formerly IDTA) with the extended account team, customer, and partner to deliver the outcomes for the customer through joint envisioning, as a vehicle for Industry Sales Kits and Horizontal Solution Plays. Creates new Stage 1 opportunities, both billed and consumed, with Technical Decision Maker (TDM) customer stakeholders, managing consumption pipeline with extended team to maintain velocity, and unblocking issues. Orchestrates efforts to drive MCEM lifecycle and stage progression in collaboration with the Specialist Team Unit (STU), Customer Success Unit (CSU). Coaches peers (often as a mentor across a region or country) on how to create and maintain an opportunity initiation and how to map Microsoft priorities to opportunities. Defines the technology blueprint for opportunity initiation, and sets and shares standards and best practices for others to follow. Creates, develops, and drives opportunities based on industry best practices. Presents opportunities to the customer and creates demand. Develops a plan, within a broader strategy, to create and qualify a set number of opportunities for product sales, solutions sales, or consumption. Leverages multiple channels (e.g., social media) to create demand. Leads technical teams for driving opportunities including Specialist Team Unit (STU), Customer Success Unit (CSU), and others, as necessary. Leads efforts to reach out to key stakeholders to give customer-driven pitches and drives the appropriate customer reach together with the account executive to generate new demands. Technology Strategy Formulation Leads analysis of overall customer situation for some of the largest and most complex accounts, and advises on gaps that would benefit from Microsoft solutions, using an understanding of the business strategies and outcomes that technology can support. Leads the adoption of technologies by plotting the strategic, long-term vision of the customer's/partner's business strategy and drives action to bring to fruition. Acts as a strategic link between Microsoft and the customer for identifying a pathway for strategic efforts and resources necessary for building a strategy. Contributes to the creation of trusted, long-term (e.g., three years plus) multi-horizon technological and business roadmaps for highly prominent, challenging, and/or strategic accounts based on a deep understanding of business and technology priorities and the customer's industry landscape. Validates the strategy and plan with customer stakeholders and drives envisioning and articulates business and program changes in the roadmaps around new and groundbreaking capabilities. Contributes to the translation of the customer's business objectives in conjunction with Industry Sales Kits and Solution Plays (including consumption-heavy workloads and cloud services) to develop an effective Industry Technology Architecture to plan for and drive consumption and adoption of Microsoft cloud and a higher share of customer potential and propensity (CPP). Trusted Advisor Maintains and leverages a broad knowledge of Microsoft's product landscape, solutions, and strategy to address customer's needs. Proactively coordinates with internal and external network of industry experts (e.g., Regional and Global Experts, industry-specific partners) to build strong knowledge of the industry and the competitive landscape. Leverages deep understanding of their customers to share knowledge with virtual team and promote customer business perspectives. Acts as the voice of the customer and internal advocate by providing insights, feedback, and challenges from the customer to internal teams (e.g., product groups, engineers) across all levels of the organization. Drives action to ensure that internal teams understand and respond to insights. Escalates pressing issues for customers to Microsoft internal stakeholders (e.g., Headquarters) to facilitate the appropriate solutions and capabilities for the customer. Provides Account thought leadership inclusive of information technology (IT), business strategy knowledge, and technology landscape, and shares best practices internally while providing coaching to subsidiary resources. Leverages account thought leadership in partnership with account executives to set strategy, own accountability for outcomes, and lead extended teams. Provides technical guidance to internal teams to position technology while using customer landscape knowledge. Creates connections and feedback loops with Product and Engineering teams. Creates security thought leadership with the customer's executives (e.g., technical decision maker [TDM]/business decision maker [BDM]) using the Microsoft Security and Zero Trust narratives and engages TDM and BDM stakeholders to position security as a business enabler and instill a security mindset in all aspects of the customer's technology landscape. Uses their understanding of the customers' technology and security needs to establish Microsoft's security credentials and to build opportunities to improve the customer's security posture and orchestrates execution through security specialists. Other: * Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 7+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, practice building, or related technical/sales/industry experience OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements: Microsoft is unable to sponsor a work visa for this role due to the nature of the role's job duties. Cloud Screening: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related field AND 14+ years technical consulting, technical consultative selling, practice building, or related technical/sales/industry experience OR equivalent experience. 5+ years experience in digital transformation or using technology to drive customer business outcomes. 4+ years experience in business consulting, consultative selling, or change management. 5+ years experience leading technical, support, and/or partner teams. Strategic Account Technology IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: **************************************************** This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

The application window is expected to close by January 19, 2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside in either Bentonville, AR; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Birmingham, AL Meet the Team You will be in Global Enterprise Segment (GES) where we lead Cisco's top 500 strategic accounts. We have a dedicated focus on our customers' success, and we are Cisco's growth engine and shape the company's future. Our values are how we get the job done, and our Win As One mentality embodies the spirit of the journey and how we will show up with each other, partners, and customers. Your Impact We are looking for a Business Transformation Solutions Engineer (BTSE) with Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Automation, and Cloud background. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in co-creating end-to-end solutions that address complex business challenges while aligning with our client's strategic goals.You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive innovation and deliver value through technology. You will partner with your Account Managers in a pre-sales function, showcasing Cisco solutions, providing customer presentations. BTSE's partner, consult, influence and design solutions to allow the customer to meet their desired outcomes. Additional responsibilities include: • Contribute to the development of architectural standards, frameworks, and governance. Collaborate closely with Account Manager on account planning activities. Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand. Align Cisco's product and services capabilities to customers business drivers. Experience and comfort conversing with network and telecommunications managers as well as customer lines of business on Data Center, Security, and Retail solutions. Focus to uncover business benefits for a customer by consulting on Cisco solutions and applications to solve business problems, working with cross-functional teams to design and present appropriate technical solution, and building a joint plan of record for multiple engineering systems using Cisco solutions. Plan sales strategy, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations and demonstrations to close business and generate revenue. Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of technology experience. Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required. Minimum CCNP, CCDP, VCP or similar vendor certification required. Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions and products Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field experience. ·Proven experience as a Business Solutions Architect or in a similar role within a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of business processes and experience with enterprise architecture frameworks. Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $228,600.00 to $292,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $257,800.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $242,800.00 - $357,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

's Quality Engineering & Assurance Team** Our Quality Engineering & Assurance team is the innovative engine at our company. We are a dedicated group of builders and problem-solvers responsible for the most critical, customer-facing platforms. Within this team, the Quality practice is not a downstream function but a fully integrated partner in development. Our mission is to embed quality into every stage of the lifecycle, and as a Quality Engineer, you will be on the front lines of this effort. **Position Overview** Are you a driven Quality Engineer passionate about building the future of testing? We are seeking a creative and hands-on QE to be a key contributor to our quality practice. This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond traditional QA and dive into the world of AI-driven testing, helping us build and maintain robust quality standards for our mission-critical intelligent applications that are redefining customer interaction. **Key Responsibilities** + Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Java and Python. Write clean, efficient, and scalable automation scripts for new features to ensure robust test coverage across all deliverables. + Perform API testing: Understand API concepts, develop and execute functional tests, interpret Swagger YAML files, and validate endpoints using Postman or Rest Assured automation frameworks. + Conduct database testing: Write and execute SQL queries to retrieve, update, and delete data, ensuring database integrity and reliability. + Own quality for assigned features and components: Collaborate with product managers and developers on requirements analysis, create detailed test cases, execute comprehensive test suites (functional, integration, regression), and provide final quality sign-off. + Track and report testing progress: Use tools such as JIRA, ADO, or ALM for defect logging and reporting, ensuring transparency of feature quality to the team and stakeholders. Also understanding of CI/CD concepts. + Implement and execute test plans for AI/ML applications: Support QA activities and certify the quality of AI-powered systems, including hands-on testing of chatbots for intent recognition, conversational flow, response accuracy, and edge case handling. + Leverage modern AI tools to enhance workflow: Utilize AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot to accelerate test script development and explore generative AI for tasks such as test data creation and bug report summarization. + Ensure AI reliability and fairness: Execute test cases to identify issues related to bias, fairness, and model robustness, contributing to the overall trustworthiness of AI systems. + Develop and maintain test automation scripts and frameworks using Java and Python. + Have proficiency with test and defect management tools, particularly JIRA or any similar tools. **Required Skills & Qualifications** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. + 0 - 1 years of professional experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering role. + Some hands-on experience developing and maintaining test automation scripts and frameworks using Java and Python. + Basic understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment. + A keen interest in or prior experience testing AI-powered applications, such as chatbots or other AI/ML-based systems. + Hands-on experience with the Hybrid Automation frameworks. + Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions). + Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling). + Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker) + A passion for learning and staying up to date with the latest trends in AI and software testing. **Location** New hires will be hired to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. **Start Date** New hires will start in **January 2026** . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Why Choose Us?** Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. **Benefits** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer** The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Consulting** Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? **Position Overview** Join Cognizant's Fusion Global Internship Program as a Consulting Intern and play a pivotal role in analyzing client issues, interviewing key stakeholders, and developing strategic recommendations. You will participate in advisory and transformation projects, delivering immediate value to clients by working with a project-based team of consultants. As a COIN (Consulting Incubator) Intern, you will assess business and technological challenges, facilitate requirements analysis, and build domain expertise across Cognizant Consulting. Additionally, you will hone your career skills through learning from subject matter experts and an award-winning development program. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop industry and technology knowledge. + Analyze market trends and client issues to draw conclusions. + Support go-to-market initiatives for Cognizant. + Facilitate working sessions with clients. + Collaborate within teams to present and implement strategic and technology solutions. + Research industry initiatives, identify client opportunities, and develop deliverables. + Contribute to research, design, and writing of articles/whitepapers. + Participate in collateral development. **Qualifications** + Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Business (Finance, Economics, Operations Management), Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering. + Eligible for internships 12 months out from final graduation date. + Ability to understand business needs and assess impacts on complex operations and systems. + Creative and analytical problem-solving skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proven teamwork and leadership capabilities. + Strong interest in technology and digital modernization. + Self-motivated with a dedication to client service excellence. + Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team and support multiple time zones when necessary. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project). **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant offices in **Dallas, TX** or **Atlanta, GA** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. **Start Date** The internship will last 9 weeks, starting in June 2026. **Hourly Rate** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. **Disclaimer** The rate is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. We'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. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance and payroll management. As a Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking Associate Consultant, you will be part of a technical project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday HCM and Payroll implementation. Our Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking Associate position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. Our associates' diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and inspire new ways of thinking. We provide world-class, on-the-job training; an exceptionally supportive network of mentors and an environment that encourages collaboration. **Responsibilities:** + Buddy-up with other new hires to attend our Freshmen Orientation, Workday certification and Consulting 101 training as part of your onboarding experience. Earn your Workday HCM, Absence Management, and Time Tracking Certifications and continue to seek out opportunities for learning, development, and mentorship. + Partner with our talented Workday Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll teams to continue learning "tricks of the trade", best practices, and how to "speak" Workday after completing onboarding training. Continue to network with other "Collabies," as well as others in the Workday "ecosystem" as you draw upon your strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Learn how to best support our customers and how to work with a variety of employee levels. Contribute to all phases of our Workday implementations from assisting lead consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping Absence and Time Tracking solutions, and thoroughly testing and implementing those solutions while developing and using Collaborative tools. This helps ensure excellence in all tasks and deliverables and will empower our customers to succeed after their projects are "live." + Assist in configuring the system to the customers' expectations and requirements under the supervision of your lead consultant. This includes core configuration, data conversion tasks, tenant to tenant configuration migration, business processes, security, testing, fit gap analysis, reports, and much more. We will provide you with the tools and training to become an expert in these areas. **Skills and Requirements:** + 1 year of work experience in an office environment preferred + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Finance is required + Strong skills for critical thinking and logic problems with an appetite for problem solving. + Exceptional resourcefulness, planning and time management, attention to detail and process, and research skills + Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word + Travel to customer site, when needed **Bonus Skills:** + Any experience with management/administration of time off and/or leave of absence plans such as FLSA, FMLA and ACA a huge plus! + Fluency in other languages highly desirable! **Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?** + Flexible work schedules or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance. + Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance. + Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs. + Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion. + Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact. + Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses. **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. **Disclaimer:** Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a Software Developer, you will be part of a collaborative team building scalable, reactive web applications using modern full-stack technologies. You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and expected to contribute to real-world deliverables while continuously learning and growing. **Key Responsibilities** **Development & Engineering:** + Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java, Spring Reactive, and React JS + Design and implement RESTful APIs and reactive microservices + Build responsive, dynamic, and accessible user interfaces using React JS + Write clean, modular, and well-documented code. **Testing & Quality Assurance:** + Create and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests + Participate in peer code reviews + Debug and resolve issues across the stack. **DevOps & Tooling:** + Use Git for version control and collaborate via GitHub or GitLab + Work with CI/CD pipelines + Familiarity with Docker is a plus **Learning & Innovation:** + Explore and utilize AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor + Stay updated with emerging technologies + Participate in tech talks, workshops, and hackathons **Collaboration & Agile Practices:** + Work in Agile teams and participate in ceremonies + Collaborate with designers, QA engineers, and backend developers + Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders **Documentation & Reporting:** + Maintain technical documentation + Provide regular updates on progress **Required Skills & Qualifications** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field + Strong foundation in Java and OOP + Exposure to Spring Boot and Reactive Programming + Basic understanding of React JS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript + Familiarity with REST APIs + Good problem-solving and communication skills + Experience with GitHub Copilot or Cursor + Knowledge of Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools + Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP + Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies **Location** New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX,** where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. **Start Date** New hires will start in **February 2026** . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Why Choose Us?** Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. **Benefits** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer** The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled and innovative AI Engineer to join our AI & Data Science team. The ideal candidate will have exposure in Python, and SQL and will be responsible for data exploration and AI development. This role involves designing and developing scalable AI solutions and data pipelines for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, enabling advanced analytics and intelligent automation across the organization. **Key Responsibilities** + Build, train, and deploy machine learning and deep learning models, including Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models) and Agentic AI solutions. + Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and statistical analysis to support model development. + Ingest, process, and analyze structured (e.g., relational databases), semi-structured (e.g., JSON, XML), and unstructured data (e.g., text, images, logs) from diverse sources using Python, SQL + Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver impactful AI solutions. + Develop and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and model cards. + Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AI models and data workflows for performance and scalability. + Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy policies. + Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI technologies. + Familiarity with MLOps practices **Required Skills & Qualifications** + A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related discipline + A portfolio of personal projects, academic work, or contributions to open-source projects that demonstrate your AI skills. + Exposure in programming skills in Python and SQL + Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders + Knowledge with cloud AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI) and Agentic frameworks (Langgraph, Lang chain, Crew.ai etc.) + Hands-on experience with at least one AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) + Understanding of core machine learning concepts, algorithms, and models (e.g., supervised vs. unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering) + Solid understanding of Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, GANs) and Agentic AI concepts + Familiarity with essential libraries for data science and machine learning (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) + Knowledge of containerization and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) + Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance best practices + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment **Location** New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** or **Teaneck, NJ,** where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. **Start Date** New hires will start in **January or February 2026** . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Why Choose Us?** Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. **Benefits** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer** The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window expected to close 1/2/26 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside in or willing to relocate to Bentonville, AR Meet the Team As an Account Executive - Services Sales, you will be hunting and closing deals that encompass all the premium services Cisco has to offer at Cisco's top Enterprise customers. This position centers around services account management and requires relationships with a diverse group of internal and external constituents to see opportunities and ensure deals are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will work with skilled account management and other specialist sales teams, as well as delivery teams responsible for the successful customer outcomes. Your Impact * Customer Engagement: Regularly meet in person with customers and partners, building relationships from individual contributors to C-suite executives. * Sales Planning: Plan and prioritize sales activities and customer interactions to achieve business objectives. * Quota Achievement: Execute sales strategies to exceed quota targets. * Cross-functional Coordination: Lead and coordinate with Cisco's internal teams to deliver comprehensive service sales solutions. * Solution Selling: Sell solutions from Cisco's portfolio of current and new service offerings. * Sales Inquiries: Respond promptly to sales inquiries using appropriate methods. * Presentations: Attend and present at customer meetings, briefings, and internal stakeholder meetings. * Professional Conduct: Represent Cisco with professionalism, understanding that your brand is Cisco's brand. * Procurement Navigation: Understand and navigate customers' and partners' procurement processes effectively. * Negotiation: Negotiate, manage, and defend service pricing and margins per agreed terms. * Opportunity Qualification: Qualify opportunities to optimize Cisco resources. * Process Adherence: Follow standardized sales processes like MEDDPICC and Responsibility Matrices. * Resource Utilization: Use extended services team resources throughout the sales cycle, including Service Delivery Architects and Customer Success teams. * Time Management: Manage personal productivity in response to fluctuating work schedules. * Account Planning: Collaborate across Cisco to create and manage account plans using data on renewals, new products, upgrades, and end-of-support situations. * Relationship Management: Maintain and develop relationships with customers through ethical sales methods to optimize service quality, business growth, and satisfaction. * Internal and External Communication: Liaise and negotiate internally and externally to develop profitable business and sustainable relationships. * Forecast Management: Maintain forecast excellence with regular submissions and adhere to commitments. * Deal Development: Develop transformational, service-led deals aligned with customer business objectives. * Consultative Selling: Take a consultative approach to solution selling, addressing unique business problems and strategic objectives. * Deep Relationships: Cultivate deep customer relationships. * Cultural Adaptation: Tailor language and communication style to customer and team cultures. * Long-term Strategy: Plan and execute long-term sales strategies. * Service/Architecture Relationship: Articulate the relationship between services and architecture. * Sense of Urgency: Demonstrate urgency in all sales activities. * Stakeholder Management: Operate effectively within a matrix organization for stakeholder approvals. * Contract Experience: Utilize contract experience to build commercial agreements with appropriate responsibilities and assumptions. Minimum Qualifications * BA degree - MBA or graduate degree preferred * 7+ years of industry experience. * Proven sales track record of closing business and exceeding targets Preferred Qualifications * You will apply knowledge of sales growth, market drivers, key customer business drivers, and opportunities to do strategic account planning, establishing, prioritizing, executing. You drive a course of action to accomplish broad account objectives and sales strategies, using knowledge to identify and cultivate future sales opportunities to build a strong (3x or better) pipeline. * You build Influential Relationships: Working collaboratively with customers, channel partners, and account team members to meet business goals and objectives; using appropriate communication methods to influence others and establish relationships. * You Focus on Customers: Supporting customers during the sales process; seeking and taking appropriate actions on customer requirements while balancing business needs; resolving difficult issues efficiently and in a professional manner; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. * You Lead Negotiations: Effectively exploring interests and options to reach outcomes that gain the agreement and acceptance of all parties by using legitimate data, objective criteria to support one's proposal. * You have CXO Relevancy: Adding value by proactively identifying business opportunities for the customer/partner, conveying a firm understanding of the customer's/partner's business and political drivers, displaying executive presence by building rapport and credibility; effectively influencing other people to accept a solution; clearly connecting solutions to business needs. * You Think Creatively: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to address sales challenges and new opportunities; taking courses of action based on sound analysis and judgment that appropriately consider customer and partner business capabilities and issues, available facts, constraints, competitive circumstances, and probable consequences. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $249,000.00 to $334,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $287,300.00 - $423,200.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $263,500.00 - $404,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the Summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, Finance and Payroll management. As a Data Conversion Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Implementation. Our Data Conversion Associate Consultant position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training, an incredibly supportive network of mentors. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, transformation consulting practice. **Responsibilities:** + Learn to become a Workday Data Conversion champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects. + Participate in Workday implementation activities including discovery, design, configuration, documentation, testing, and project review sessions related to data conversion. + Learn to use the Workday tools of iLoad, EIB's, Object Transporter and Advanced Load to do tenant to tenant migrations. + Learn the basics of the Workday product to enable you to effectively validate data and troubleshoot issues and support your project team. + Master the art of "follow through". Frequently update your project Lead, manager and Engagement Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, tenant management, data conversion, etc. + Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skillset and professional growth. We love initiative! **Skills and Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related degree + Strong Excel competency (formulas, pivot tables, ASAP utilities) + Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations + Knowledge of Workday a plus, but not required + Travel to customer site, when needed **Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?** + Flexible work schedules, or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance. + Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance. + Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs. + Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion. + Open, transparent lines of communication with leadership through Town Halls, internal newsletters, and monthly small group conversations with a member of the executive team. + Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact. + Opportunities for learning and development through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses. + A people development focused environment where you have autonomy to drive your career path. **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX,** where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. **Disclaimer:** Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window is expected to close by January 19, 2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidate must reside in either Bentonville, AR; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Birmingham, AL Meet the Team You will be in Global Enterprise Segment (GES) where we lead Cisco's top 500 strategic accounts. We have a dedicated focus on our customers' success, and we are Cisco's growth engine and shape the company's future. Our values are how we get the job done, and our Win As One mentality embodies the spirit of the journey and how we will show up with each other, partners, and customers. Your Impact We are looking for a Business Transformation Solutions Engineer (BTSE) with Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Collaboration, Security, Automation, and Cloud background. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in co-creating end-to-end solutions that address complex business challenges while aligning with our client's strategic goals.You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive innovation and deliver value through technology. You will partner with your Account Managers in a pre-sales function, showcasing Cisco solutions, providing customer presentations. BTSE's partner, consult, influence and design solutions to allow the customer to meet their desired outcomes. Additional responsibilities include: * Contribute to the development of architectural standards, frameworks, and governance. * Collaborate closely with Account Manager on account planning activities. * Educate the customer on Cisco differentiation, creating demand. * Align Cisco's product and services capabilities to customers business drivers. * Experience and comfort conversing with network and telecommunications managers as well as customer lines of business on Data Center, Security, and Retail solutions. * Focus to uncover business benefits for a customer by consulting on Cisco solutions and applications to solve business problems, working with cross-functional teams to design and present appropriate technical solution, and building a joint plan of record for multiple engineering systems using Cisco solutions. * Plan sales strategy, develop proposals, deliver customer presentations and demonstrations to close business and generate revenue. Minimum Qualifications: * 8+ years of technology experience. * Cisco product experience or relevant experience in key competitor offerings in technology area of emphasis required. * Minimum CCNP, CCDP, VCP or similar vendor certification required. * Knowledge of Cisco's Solutions and products Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field experience. * ·Proven experience as a Business Solutions Architect or in a similar role within a complex enterprise environment. * Strong understanding of business processes and experience with enterprise architecture frameworks. * Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $228,600.00 to $292,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $257,800.00 - $374,100.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $242,800.00 - $357,100.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

We are seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have exposure in Python, and SQL, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable data solutions and enabling advanced analytics across the organization. **Key Responsibilities** + Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines using Python, Spark, and SQL. + Ingest, process, and analyze structured (e.g., relational databases), semi-structured (e.g., JSON, XML), and unstructured data (e.g., text, logs, images) from diverse sources. + Implement data quality checks, validation, and transformation logic to ensure data integrity and reliability. + Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions. + Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and technical documentation. + Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows for performance and scalability. + Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy policies. + Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives, including cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Automate repetitive data engineering tasks and contribute to continuous improvement of data infrastructure. + Knowledge of any of the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance best practices. **Required Skills & Qualifications** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field + Good programming skills in Python and SQL + Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills + Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment + Familiarity with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) + Exposure to data lake and data warehouse architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Big query etc.) + Knowledge of containerization and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub) + Familiarity with data visualization tools + Basic understanding of ETL/ELT concepts, data modeling, and data architecture **Location** New hires will be hired at the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX or Teaneck, NJ,** where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment. **Start Date** New hires will start in **January or February 2026** . While we will attempt to honor candidate start date preferences, business need and position availability will determine final start date assignment. Exact start date will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively. **Salary and Other Compensation:** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Why Choose Us?** Cognizant delivers solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of our associates. You will be supported by high-caliber experts and employ some of the most advanced and patented capabilities. Our associate's diverse backgrounds offer multifaceted perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking. We encourage lively discussions which inspire better results for our clients. **Benefits** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer** The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance and payroll management. As an Absence and Time Tracking Post-Production Associate Consultant (Continuous Value Services) at Cognizant Workday Practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday Absence and Time Tracking implementation. Our Absence and Time Tracking Post-Production Associate Consultant (Continuous Value Services) position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive head first into Workday post-production system support. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training as well as an exceptionally encouraging network of mentors. Our associates' diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking! Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, HR transformation consulting practice. **Responsibilities:** + Learn to become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in post-production support + Participate in Workday Absence & Time Tracking post-production support activities including case management, lean-on support, troubleshooting, and small projects + Support multiple projects and customers; remain flexible and reprioritize based upon customer needs + Configure the system to the customers' expectations and requirements + Support best practices towards tenant optimization and process improvement + Team player through knowledge sharing and mentorship + Master the art of "follow through." Frequently update your Project Lead, Manager and Engagement Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, tenant management, etc. + Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skills and professional growth. **Skills and Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Finance, Human Resources, or related field is required. + 1 Year of work experience in an office environment preferred. + Strong aptitude for critical thinking and logic problems with a passion for problem solving. + Exceptional resourcefulness, planning and time management, attention to detail and process, and research skills. + Comfortable effectively speaking in front of others and interacting in a team environment. Presentation skills desired. + Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration. + Experience in or knowledge of Human Resources, Payroll, Absence or Time (Time Tracking, Time Entry, Time & Labor, Time & Attendance) desired, but not required. + Intermediate skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. + Travel to customer site, when needed. **Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?** + Flexible work schedules or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance. + Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance + Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs + Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion + Open, transparent lines of communication with leadership through Town Halls, internal newsletters, and monthly small group conversations with a member of the executive team + Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact + Opportunities for learning and development through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses + A people development focused environment where you have autonomy to drive your career path **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX** , where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. **Disclaimer:** Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cognizant Workday practice is recruiting for upcoming graduates who are looking for an exciting, entry level consulting opportunity starting in the Summer of 2026. We proudly partner with Workday, one of the leading cloud-based software solutions for HR, finance and payroll management. As a Financials Associate Consultant at Cognizant Workday practice, you will be part of a project team working with customers to get the most out of their Workday HCM implementation. Our Financials Associate Consultant position is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work with exciting, Fortune 500 companies and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, classroom, virtual and on-the-job training, an incredibly supportive network of mentors. Our associates' diverse set of backgrounds offer varied perspectives and fuel new ways of thinking! Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, Finance transformation consulting practice. **Responsibilities:** + Become a Workday champion and partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects. + Assist the Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, recommending and implementing business solutions. + Be a problem solver and find creative solutions, analyzing from multiple perspectives. + Configure the system to the customers' expectations and requirements. + Master the art of "follow through". Frequently update your project Lead and Engagement Manager on timeline, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, etc. + Act as both a mentor and mentee, be willing and able to help others, and to ask for guidance. + Proactively keep yourself abreast of Workday updates and project changes. Seek out opportunities to further your skillset and professional growth. We love initiative! **Skills and Requirements:** + 1 year of work experience in an office environment preferred. + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required. + Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is highly desired. + Exceptional customer service and customer collaboration. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills. + Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. + Intermediate PowerPoint skills. + Travel to customer site, when needed. **Why Choose Cognizant Workday practice?** + Flexible work schedules, or working out of one of our hub locations to cultivate personal and professional balance. + Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance. + Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood, excellent paid parental leave programs. + Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG's) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion. + Committed to giving back to improve our communities and environmental impact. + Learning and development opportunities through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses. **Salary and Other Compensation** Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The annual salary is $75,000.00, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. **Location** New hires will be aligned to the Cognizant office in **Plano, TX,** where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates. Applicants must be willing to relocate to this major geographic area. **Work Authorization** Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role. **Disclaimer:** Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. _Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.