Production Support Engineer

Cognizant

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80,000–$85,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Change Management, Database Analysis, Documentation, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Incident Management, Incident Response, Knowledge Base, Maintenance Services, Metrics, Offshoring, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, Project Tracking, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Software Administration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Technical Support, Time Management, Work From Home

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

1 day ago

**Role:** **Production Support Engineer** **Location:** **Candidates will need to be based in US and can work remotely from any part of US.** _** Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future._ ** _Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026_ **Role Overview:** Production Monitoring & Incident Management Engineer with 8-10 years of overall experience **Key Responsibilities** **1. Production Monitoring & Incident Management** + Monitor applications, infrastructure, and batch processes in production environments + Handle P1/P2 incidents and ensure rapid resolution within SLA timelines + Perform initial troubleshooting, triage, and impact analysis + Coordinate with offshore L2/L3 teams for issue resolution + Ensure minimal business impact during incidents Internal reference highlights: + Monitoring applications and troubleshooting production issues + SLA-driven incident handling and resolution **2. Stakeholder Communication (Critical Onshore Responsibility)** + Act as the primary contact for client/business users onsite + Provide timely updates on incidents, outages, and resolutions + Participate in status calls, bridge calls, and escalation meetings + Manage expectations during critical outages **3. Incident, Problem & Change Management (ITIL)** + Manage ServiceNow (or similar) tickets for incidents, service requests, and changes + Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring issues + Participate in Problem Management and Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes Supported by internal content: + Experience with Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes Handling ServiceNow tickets and ITIL-based support work **4. Application / System Support** + Provide end-to-end support across environments (SIT/UAT/PROD) + Analyze logs, database queries, and system metrics for issue resolution + Support deployments and validate production releases Example responsibilities: + Troubleshooting, defect fixes, and supporting multiple environments + Providing post-production support and incident resolution **5. Coordination with Offshore Teams** + Drive daily syncs with offshore support teams + Assign and track tickets across L1/L2/L3 + Ensure follow-the-sun or 24/7 support model efficiency **6. Preventive & Proactive Activities** + Identify recurring issues and propose permanent fixes + Automate monitoring and alerts where possible + Improve system reliability and reduce incident count **7. Documentation & Reporting** + Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles + Prepare incident reports, RCA documents, and weekly dashboards Provide insights on system performance and trends **Salary and Other Compensation:** The annual salary for this position is between $80,000- $85,000 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 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 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. 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.

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