Job description

Cognizant is seeking an Citrix VAD Kofax and M365 Infrastructure Architect responsible for designing and optimizing secure, scalable virtual desktop and productivity platforms using Citrix VAD, Kofax Transformation Modules and Microsoft 365 for a full-time opportunity in Hartford, CT. What you'll do in the role: • Design end to end virtual desktop infrastructure solutions using Citrix VAD that provide secure, reliable and high performance access for hybrid workforce across global business units. • Architect integrated Microsoft 365 messaging environments that ensure seamless email, calendaring and collaboration experiences while meeting stringent enterprise reliability expectations. • Plan and execute complex Microsoft 365 messaging migration initiatives that minimize downtime, protect data integrity and support smooth transition from legacy platforms to modern cloud services. • Implement comprehensive Microsoft 365 security configurations that strengthen identity protection, data loss prevention and threat management in alignment with organizational risk posture. • Administer Microsoft 365 environments by monitoring capacity, optimizing configurations and managing service health to maintain consistent performance and user satisfaction. • Design and maintain Kofax Transformation Modules solutions that automate document capture and data extraction workflows, improving processing accuracy and reducing manual effort for business operations. • Collaborate with application, security and network teams to align infrastructure designs with enterprise architecture standards, ensuring that platforms are interoperable, resilient and future ready. • Develop detailed technical documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration standards and operational runbooks that support effective support and knowledge transfer within infrastructure teams. • Analyze capacity, performance trends and incident patterns across VDI and messaging systems to proactively identify optimization opportunities that improve availability, scalability and user experience. • Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and design infrastructure components that support reliable regular reporting while ensuring data quality and timely access. • Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging infrastructure technologies and Microsoft 365 capabilities, recommending practical enhancements that advance productivity and sustainability goals. • Ensure that designed solutions comply with regulatory requirements, internal security policies and data protection standards. • Provide expert level guidance to operations teams on incident resolution, change implementation and best practices so that day to day activities remain stable and aligned with architectural intent. The salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $130,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 10/15/2026. Additional employment information 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. 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. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: 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 @cognizant.

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Design end to end virtual desktop infrastructure solutions using Citrix VAD that provide secure, reliable and high performance access for hybrid workforce across global business units.
Architect integrated Microsoft 365 messaging environments that ensure seamless email, calendaring and collaboration experiences while meeting stringent enterprise reliability expectations.
Plan and execute complex Microsoft 365 messaging migration initiatives that minimize downtime, protect data integrity and support smooth transition from legacy platforms to modern cloud services.
Implement comprehensive Microsoft 365 security configurations that strengthen identity protection, data loss prevention and threat management in alignment with organizational risk posture.
Administer Microsoft 365 environments by monitoring capacity, optimizing configurations and managing service health to maintain consistent performance and user satisfaction.
Design and maintain Kofax Transformation Modules solutions that automate document capture and data extraction workflows, improving processing accuracy and reducing manual effort for business operations.
Collaborate with application, security and network teams to align infrastructure designs with enterprise architecture standards, ensuring that platforms are interoperable, resilient and future ready.
Develop detailed technical documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration standards and operational runbooks that support effective support and knowledge transfer within infrastructure teams.
Analyze capacity, performance trends and incident patterns across VDI and messaging systems to proactively identify optimization opportunities that improve availability, scalability and user experience.
Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and design infrastructure components that support reliable regular reporting while ensuring data quality and timely access.
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging infrastructure technologies and Microsoft 365 capabilities, recommending practical enhancements that advance productivity and sustainability goals.
Ensure that designed solutions comply with regulatory requirements, internal security policies and data protection standards.
Provide expert level guidance to operations teams on incident resolution, change implementation and best practices so that day to day activities remain stable and aligned with architectural intent.
Additional employment information
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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.

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