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Cognizant

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Chennai

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent, experience in SAP Automation, Manual E2E BPA, and Vendor Management in the retail sector.
  • You will analyze requirements, design systems, oversee deployments, ensure security and performance, conduct training, manage audits, and support project teams while collaborating with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent
  • SAP Automation
  • Manual E2E BPA
  • Vendor Management - Retail

Responsibilities

  • Plan for hardware and the software requirements and submit it to supervisor for review.
  • Assist customer in identifying hardware/software requirements.
  • Set up system for evaluation during requirements stage(depending on the type of project: implementation/ support/ transformation).
  • Conduct discussions with different stakeholders to finalize test objectives.
  • Verify system build, test environment and iteration test plan.
  • Analyze and validate the system and infrastructure requirements.
  • Determine the infrastructure required for application deployment.
  • Conduct sizing based on the inputs during requirement gathering (hardware configuration).
  • Identify any prerequisites and dependencies for application.
  • Prepare a master list for installation.
  • Map all functional requirements to technical requirement.
  • Prepare high level infrastructure requirement.
  • For support projects, understand the customer landscape.
  • Evaluate if Cognizant has sufficient capabilities to support the project.
  • Evaluate customer demographics and prepare analysis reports.
  • Define technical solution by understanding various functional and non functional requirements.
  • Create system architecture (scalability, availability).
  • Explore and evaluate multiple design options.
  • Share design and obtain buy in from various stakeholders.
  • Develop the design for disaster recovery plan.
  • Validate the application design.
  • Design, develop and finalize the security strategy.
  • Perform a data management strategy (such as when customer wants to go for archiving).
  • Develop deployment plan (production, quality).
  • Initiate the build for development after the design is finalized.
  • Define any deployment required as prebuild system.
  • Plan for system maintenance strategy like monitoring, configure clean up activities.
  • Define standard operating guidelines.
  • Define the roles from a security perspective.
  • Adopt best practices.
  • Build system for QA.
  • Build application environment for testing.
  • Create roles as per specification and ensure alignment to SOX requirements.
  • Review test results and provide technical inputs from a system administration perspective.
  • Transition roles from development to QA environment.
  • Make any role corrections if required.
  • Follow up with development team for rework on code defects and close the same.
  • Conduct activities related to system administration during configuration which are requested by clients.
  • Create build for production system.
  • Liaise with technical lead (development) and deploy system architecture in production system.
  • Develop SOPs.
  • Post final acceptance, create all documentation.
  • Participate in handover to AVM team.
  • Provide support for agreed number of overlap days.
  • Provide any support required on defects identified.
  • Develop SOPs for security procedures.
  • Maintain all audit related requirements.
  • Define KPIs/SLAs.
  • Define alert systems and guide team to implement them.
  • Create back up and recovery plans.
  • Monitor adherence of system maintenance activities and resolve escalations.
  • Conduct RCA of issues.
  • Develop report on service level availability of the system and capacity utilization.
  • Monitor security audit log and take necessary actions.
  • Manage identity management experience.
  • Conduct security risk assessment.
  • Ensure business continuity is maintained.
  • Seek feedback on security experience and take actions to ensure compliance is maintained.
  • Optimize system performance.
  • Proactively analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Identify end use/applications performance problems and determine optimal performance settings.
  • Support relevant teams in resolution of application performance problems.
  • Provide support in presales activities by providing inputs during proposal development from a system perspective.
  • Provide inputs for estimation of sizing, infrastructure cost etc.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts to create RFP responses.
  • Participate in seminars /conferences.
  • Provide assistance in selection of representative employee groups for training.
  • Conduct training with the help of academy.
  • Mentor team members in project teams with respect to technical skills on projects.
  • Conduct technical, face to face interviews with candidates and support recruitment process.
  • Coordinate with the supervisor in understanding how administrators can better contribute to the project, seek feedback and address concerns.
  • Provide inputs during performance appraisal of administrators.

FAQs

What is the required qualification for the SAP Data Sphere Lead Administrator position?

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification is required.

What are the key responsibilities of the Lead Administrator?

Key responsibilities include project planning and setup, understanding and analyzing requirements, designing and implementing solutions, managing testing, overseeing project closure activities, ongoing system administration, providing sales support, and managing people.

What are the must-have skills for this job?

The must-have skills for this position are SAP Automation and Manual E2E BPA.

Is vendor management experience necessary for this role?

Vendor management experience in retail is considered a good-to-have skill but is not mandatory for this role.

What will my role involve in terms of system administration?

The role will involve defining KPIs/SLAs, monitoring system maintenance activities, conducting root cause analysis of issues, creating backup and recovery plans, and optimizing system performance.

Will I be involved in training and mentoring others?

Yes, as part of the people management responsibilities, you will help select employee groups for training, conduct training sessions, and mentor team members on technical skills.

What type of projects will I be involved in?

You will be involved in various projects such as implementation, support, and transformation, focusing on project planning, requirement analysis, and system design.

How will my performance be assessed in this role?

Your performance will be evaluated based on your contributions to the project, feedback received, and your involvement in the training and development of team members.

Will I need to collaborate with other departments?

Yes, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including business analysts, development teams, and technical leads, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

Are there opportunities for growth within this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for growth, and you will be encouraged to take on more responsibilities and develop your skills further within the organization.

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Cognizant

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides a wide range of IT services and solutions to organisations worldwide. Their primary focus is on helping businesses transform and thrive in the digital age. Cognizant's mission and purpose are centred around delivering innovative and cutting-edge technology solutions that drive client success. They offer services such as digital strategy, consulting, technology implementation, and IT outsourcing, enabling companies to adapt to evolving market dynamics, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Cognizant's ultimate goal is to empower their clients with the tools, insights, and capabilities needed to navigate complex technological landscapes and achieve their business objectives in an increasingly digital world.