At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!

We are seeking a AVEVA PI DATA AND INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST expertise to join our team.

Key Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum of 36 months of experience in programming and GxP environment.

• 12 months of experience in supervising staff preferably.

• Level 100 & 200 AVEVA PI Accredited preferably.

Responsibilities:

• Expert understanding of PI Architecture. Including network and topology concepts.

• 4-5+ years supporting PI Projects and Systems.

• Highly competent in implementing, configuring and troubleshooting of AVEVA PI Interfaces including but not limited to OPC DA, PItoPI, RDBMS, UFL, EMDVB and SISBatch and has successfully implemented within several client projects.

• Understanding of how SQL Databases are setup & administered with respect to PI systems, in addition to Oracle installation, query and view structuring.

• Ability to write instructions for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of interfaces, in line with COGNIZANT standard and AVEVA recommendations.

• Can develop and design PI Systems and nonGxP/GxP Documentation without supervision.

• Drafts Validation document lifecycle, including installation/operational qualification and design specification creation and execution across multiple successful projects, of varying scope.

• Mentors, trains and supports System Analysts and Software Consultants.

• Coordinates work with vendors and contractors, during project conception and implementation stages.

• Carries out all the functions of System Analysts and Software Consultants and provides the necessary Engineering support to teams on customer sites or at Head Office, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.

• Works with clients to understand, agree and implement technical requirements, in conjunction with COGNIZANT Team.

• Provides client operational support to the SLA Team and takes responsibility for ensuring System Analysts and Software Consultants have the required support and understanding of their role.

• Can manage smaller projects or a Project team from conception to completion.

• Provides feedback on System Analysts and Software Consultants for performance evaluations.

• Manages Project timelines in conjunction with the PM, ensuring the PM is informed of any potential changes to the project.

• Anticipates issues involving quality and timeliness of project deliverables.

• Makes decisions regarding implementation, configuration and installation of PI systems on client sites.

• Can perform all the work of a System Analyst and Software Consultant.

• May receive tasks, duties, technical guidance or learning objectives from the Regional Manager.

• May be assigned work by the Project Manager.

• May be tasked with providing input for quotations or proposals, to prospective or existing clients, in conjunction with Business Development.

• Work is reviewed and evaluated by EDL/SM, with input from the Project Manager and Account Manager.

• Provides day-to-day supervision and support to the System Analysts and Software Consultants.

• May evaluate and review the System Analysts and Software Consultants’ work.

• In the absence of the Regional Manager, has the ability to assume the management of System Analysts and Software Consultants.

• Comply with Cognizant ISO 27001 Information Security Management System requirements i.e. perform you work while protecting the confidentiality, availability and integrity of assets from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Comply with Cognizant’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to your process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing department forms/records as required.

• Understand and apply our quality policy statement in all aspects of your work.

• Contribute towards achieving Cognizant’s company objectives.

• Ensure that the needs and requirements of Cognizant’s internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.

• Help develop and improve Cognizant’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.

• Other Ad Hoc duties as they arise.

• On-Call is required with a team rotation. Comp time is provided

• Required to cover east coast hours

• Python/Ansible and AWS

Work Authorization:
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

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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

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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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.

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