Cognizant

DWP Engineering Lead

Cognizant • $99K — $115K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in digital workplace engineering or similar role.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 platform and associated technologies.
  • Proficient in endpoint management tools like SCCM/MECM, Intune, and JAMF.
  • Experience with implementing security controls and compliance measures.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering activities for Digital Workplace solutions.
  • Drive the configuration and management of the Microsoft 365 platform.
  • Oversee adherence to governance, compliance, and security for M365.
  • Manage endpoint technologies including device lifecycle and deployment solutions.
  • Develop standards for endpoint management and create automation frameworks.
  • Lead patching and remediation efforts for system vulnerabilities.
  • Provide advanced Tier-4 support for complex technological issues.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangement with options in Wayzata, MN or Atlanta, GA.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative engineering projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and certification opportunities.
Full Job Description
Cognizant is seeking a DWP Engineering Lead for a full-time opportunity working out of Wayzata, MN or Atlanta, GA.

Applicants must have valid US work authorization.

Cognizant will not offer visa sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

DWP Engineering Lead - Key Responsibilities

Based on the DWP engineering job descriptions and role mappings, the DWP Engineering Lead is expected to:
  • Lead Digital Workplace engineering activities covering endpoint and collaboration technologies.
  • Drive Microsoft 365 platform engineering, configuration management, integrations, and access control.
  • Own M365-related upgrades, governance, compliance, and security controls.
  • Manage endpoint engineering technologies such as:
  • SCCM / MECM
  • Intune
  • Windows Imaging
  • JAMF (Mac Management)
  • Group Policies (GPO)
  • Device lifecycle management
  • Lead OS, Office, and application deployment strategies.
  • Design and maintain endpoint standards, software packaging, and automation frameworks.
  • Drive patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.
  • Provide Tier-4 support for complex endpoint and virtual desktop issues.
  • Support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix, and Windows 365 engineering.
  • Work closely with client stakeholders, service delivery teams, and product owners to improve user experience and service quality.

Leadership Expectations

, The DWP Engineering Lead is also expected to:
  • Lead engineering teams and workstreams.
  • Manage escalations and critical incidents.
  • Define technology standards and roadmaps.
  • Coordinate with global delivery and operations teams.
  • Ensure SLA, compliance, and service improvement targets are met.
  • Act as the technical authority for Digital Workplace services.

The salary range for this role is between $99,000 and $115,000 depending on skills and qualifications for the role. Applications will be accepted till 10/05/2026.

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.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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