Senior Salesforce Administrator - Sr. Associate - 00067227211 at Cognizant

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Salesforce Administration, Configuration, Customization, User Support, Reporting, Troubleshooting, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Multitasking, Prioritization, Salesforce Certification, CPQ Experience, Relationship Building, Automation, Workflows

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Senior Salesforce Administrator About the Role The Senior Salesforce Administrator serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Salesforce platform and provides end-to-end support across the organization. This role is responsible for the administration, configuration, customization, and ongoing optimization of Salesforce, including reporting and user support. The Senior Salesforce Administrator will also support the sales organization and coordinate Salesforce-related initiatives and projects as needed. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary system administrator for the Salesforce.com environment • Manage configuration and customization, including workflows, custom fields, reports, dashboards, and automation • Provide day-to-day Salesforce administration and user support • Partner with sales and business teams to ensure Salesforce effectively supports operational and reporting needs • Troubleshoot issues, resolve user inquiries, and provide best-practice guidance • Coordinate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders on Salesforce-related projects Work Model- Remote We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position is remote and open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support healthy work-life balance through a variety of wellbeing programs. Working arrangements are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project requirements, business needs, or client engagements. Any changes will be communicated clearly. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience • 4–5 years of hands-on Salesforce administration experience • Experience managing reports, dashboards, workflows, and system configurations • Ability to serve as the primary Salesforce system administrator • CPQ experience preferred Preferred Qualifications • Salesforce Administrator Certification • Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support and guide end users • Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and third-party vendors ________________________________________ Why Join Us We’re excited to connect with candidates who align with our mission and can make an impact in meaningful ways. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every preferred requirement. Transferable skills, diverse experiences, and fresh perspectives are highly valued. ________________________________________ Salary & Compensation • Annual Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 (based on experience and qualifications) • Application Deadline: 03/02/2026 • Incentive Compensation: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on individual performance and applicable plan terms Benefits Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan with company contributions • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan ________________________________________ Disclaimer: Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify these offerings at any time in accordance with applicable laws. #LI-RC1

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Responsibilities

The Senior Salesforce Administrator acts as the primary system administrator for the Salesforce environment, managing configuration, customization, and user support. They also partner with sales and business teams to ensure Salesforce meets operational and reporting needs.