Ansible Automation Analyst - eNOC
Location: New York, NY
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future *
Experience: 8-10 years
Role Summary
The Ansible Automation Analyst will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing automation workflows within the Enterprise Network Operations Center (eNOC). This role focuses on reducing manual effort, improving incident response times, and enabling predictive monitoring through automation and AI-driven capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and monitor automation workflows using Ansible and Ansible Event-Driven Automation (EDA)
Execute pre-approved automation playbooks and bots for standard remediation activities
Monitor UiPath jobs and Microsoft Power Automate flows for alerts and notifications
Validate automated escalation processes and ensure timely call-outs
Maintain and update runbooks, SOPs, and automation knowledge bases
Identify repetitive tasks and drive automation opportunities
Support alert tuning and noise reduction initiatives
Integrate automation workflows with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Grafana
Implement intelligent event correlation and escalation logic
Optimize automation performance and reduce Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)
Troubleshoot automation failures and improve reliability
Contribute to predictive monitoring initiatives using AI/ML and bot-driven enhancements
Required Qualifications
Strong experience with Ansible (including Ansible EDA)
Hands-on experience with GitHub or BitBucket
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
Experience working with IT operations, monitoring, and incident management processes
Knowledge of automation frameworks and tooling within enterprise environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with UiPath and/or Microsoft Power Automate
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or Grafana
Exposure to AI/ML-based monitoring or predictive analytics
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Key Skills
Automation & scripting
Monitoring & alerting systems
Incident management
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Continuous improvement mindset
Applications will be accepted until 6/19/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $49,001 $105,000 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 is subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
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 contribution
· 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.
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