DWP Engineering Lead

About the Position

We are seeking a DWP Engineering Lead for our IT Infrastructure team to drive cloud-driven modernization and workplace transformation.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering roadmap and technical delivery for Microsoft 365 and associated Digital Workplace platforms.
• Lead platform configuration, integration design, testing, release readiness, and production implementation.
• Coordinate upgrades for Microsoft Teams, SFTP services, and related workplace tools with minimal disruption.
• Define access-control patterns, privileged-access practices, and platform configuration standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis for major incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure changes comply with approved change-management, security, and compliance controls.
• Partner with architecture, operations, security, service management, and application teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation, operating runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials.

Requirements

• Primary Skills:

  • Microsoft 365 configuration
  • Integration leadership
  • Identity and access controls
  • Upgrades for SFTP
  • Microsoft Teams

• Secondary Skills:

  • Root-cause analysis
  • Change management
  • Access control
  • Compliance

• Experience:

  • 12 to 16 years of relevant professional experience aligned with the role responsibilities and technology scope.

• Skills:

  • Strong understanding of enterprise service delivery, governance, risk, and change controls.
  • Ability to work across geographically distributed teams, customers, and delivery partners.
  • Strong communication, documentation, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salary between $95,000 – $115,000.
• Hybrid work model.
• Comprehensive benefits program including retirement plans, financial education, healthcare plans, counseling, and more.

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Application Process

1. Apply to the right opportunity: Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job.
2. Connect with your recruiter: If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.
3. Show off your skills: If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.
4. Decision time: Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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