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Cognizant Infrastructure Development Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 29 Sep 2024

Cognizant Infrastructure Development Specialist Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical related project
  • Q2. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good for beginners

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is your greatest strength and weakness ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be frank with your answer and don't beat around the bush, If you haven't worked on any specific task/technology, tell it upfront and randomly telling terminology will land you in a difficult situation later.

Infrastructure Development Specialist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Question related to - master slave configuration, user management configuration, merge conflict, how pipeline created, ansible roles, sample playbook, docker architecture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Question related to your current organization roles and responsibilities

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic git basic and jenkins basic cluster of kubernetes

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Infrastructure Specialist

 (3)

 IT Infrastructure Specialist

 (1)

 Infrastructure Technology Specialist

 (1)

 Infrastructure Architect

 (4)

 Infrastructure Engineer

 (2)

 Infrastructure Analyst

 (1)

 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

 (3)

 Principal Infrastructure Engineer

 (2)

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical reasoning, basic maths, English grammar

Round 2 - communication round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In that, they will check your proficiency in English
  • Q2. How you can recall sentences and how you answer and all
  • Ans. 

    I use techniques like visualization, repetition, and association to recall sentences effectively.

    • Practice visualization by creating mental images of the sentences

    • Repetition helps reinforce memory of the sentences

    • Association with familiar concepts or personal experiences aids in recall

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in network design and implementation.

    • Experienced in designing and implementing network infrastructure

    • Skilled in troubleshooting network issues and optimizing performance

    • Proficient in working with various networking technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto

    • Certified in relevant networking certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where are you looking at yourself after 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior Infrastructure Engineer leading a team of professionals, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and contributing to the growth of the organization.

    • Leading a team of infrastructure engineers

    • Implementing advanced technologies like cloud computing and automation

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the organization

    • Continuing professional development through certifications and trai...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about Accenture
  • Ans. 

    Accenture is a global professional services company providing solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations.

    • Global professional services company

    • Offers solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations

    • Known for its diverse range of services and industry expertise

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. In your career have you ever played a role of leadership
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have played a role of leadership in my career.

    • Led a team of engineers on a major infrastructure project

    • Managed and coordinated tasks to ensure project deadlines were met

    • Provided guidance and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Have you faced any challenges in your career and how have you dealt with it
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have faced challenges in my career and have successfully overcome them.

    • One challenge I faced was managing a major system outage during a critical project deadline. I quickly identified the root cause, coordinated with cross-functional teams, and implemented a temporary workaround to minimize downtime.

    • Another challenge was adapting to new technologies and processes. I proactively sought training and mentorship to...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding previous projects
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding terraform
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About operating system structure & reliability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, as effective communication is essential.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Windows server questions
  • Q2. Active directory roles
  • Q3. How to connect your server without any one physical?
  • Ans. 

    Use remote access tools like SSH or RDP to connect to the server without physical access.

    • Use SSH (Secure Shell) for connecting to Linux servers remotely.

    • Use RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) for connecting to Windows servers remotely.

    • Set up VPN (Virtual Private Network) for secure remote access.

    • Utilize tools like TeamViewer or AnyDesk for remote desktop access.

    • Ensure proper security measures like strong passwords and two-f

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Experience in current roles and responsibilities
  • Q2. How to handle critical issues in current environment
  • Ans. 

    Handle critical issues by prioritizing, troubleshooting, communicating, and documenting.

    • Prioritize critical issues based on impact and urgency

    • Troubleshoot systematically to identify root cause

    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members

    • Document the issue, resolution, and steps taken for future reference

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am applying job for Wintel Administrator

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is OOPS and it's pillar ?
  • Ans. 

    OOPS stands for Object-Oriented Programming System. Its pillars are Inheritance, Encapsulation, Abstraction, and Polymorphism.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Encapsulation restricts access to certain components within a class, protecting the data.

    • Abstraction hides the complex implementation details and only shows the necessary features to the outside world.

    • Polymorphism a...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Online assesment first HR person call, then the online versant test and online assesment. Then call for an interview.

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Infrastructure Development Specialist interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are HR.
How to prepare for Cognizant Infrastructure Development Specialist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Automation Testing, Troubleshooting, CCTV Monitoring, Change Management and IT Infrastructure Management.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Infrastructure Development Specialist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Infrastructure Development Specialist interview -

  1. Question related to - master slave configuration, user management configuration...read more
  2. Basic git basic and jenkins basic cluster of kubernet...read more
  3. Technical related proj...read more

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