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Windows Active Directory Administrator

Cognizant
Full Timemid
Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, CAPosted March 4, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Windows Server Administrator who is proficient in handling Windows environments including Active Directory configuration, performance monitoring of servers.

  • *In this role, you will**:
  • Installing, configuring, and supporting Windows-based servers
  • Monitoring hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes every day.
  • Provide support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows-based systems
  • Lead, support and trouble shoot internal and external DNS systems.
  • Work with senior staff to resolve high traffic, complex incidents.
  • Develop comprehensive test cases for disaster recovery and continuity of operations
  • Deploying and testing Windows operating systems, including virus updates, patches, and performance tuning
  • *What** **you’ll** **need to succeed (required** **skills)**
  • Regularly monitoring for security intrusions and support back up operations
  • Trouble shooting issues
  • Continually seek opportunities to improve existing AD and Exchange architecture
  • *What will help you stand out (preferred skills)**:
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (nice to have)

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

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