Cognizant · 23 hours ago
Network Engineer -Onsite
Cognizant is a global technology company, and they are seeking a Network Engineer to be part of a team responsible for architecting and deploying new infrastructure technologies. The role involves implementing network solutions, collaborating with internal teams, and staying current with IT trends to support corporate business initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Implement Network Infrastructure solutions (Lan, wifi, WAN) using Cisco and other vendor products to support corporate business initiatives
Duties are project work which includes integrating remote offices of acquisitions
Communication with the project team, internal customer, and remote networking groups to understand requirements for integration
Collaborate with your team to align infrastructure standards for architecture and configuration to meet corporate requirements
Participate in planning of new technologies to drive infrastructure that aligns with the strategic roadmap
Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade software and operating systems when required
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software and connectivity problems and document problems and resolutions for future reference
Stay current with trends in IT related technologies and methods
Knowledge of IT standards
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience
Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, DHCP, SNMP, etc.)
Working knowledge of Cisco switches (latest Catalyst and Nexus), and wireless environments (latest WLCs and APs)
Working knowledge of Meraki Switches and AP's
Working knowledge in using advanced switching technologies such as VPC, VDC, HSRP, PBR, and MAC Security
Experience configuring Cisco ISE in a multi-switch model environment
Experience with Infoblox for IPAM, DNS, and DHCP
Excellent Communication skills at all levels of the organization with English as the primary communication language
Strong action orientation and attention to detail
CCNP Certification is an added advantage
Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science
Minimum 4-5 years of progressive experience in managing a Virtual environment
Experience in supporting Azure/GCP Public cloud is a definite advantage
Practical experience with Firewalls, load balancers and network simulators
Systems/Network Monitoring Experience
Windows, RHELinux and associated clusters
Experience with a scripting language such as tcl, Perl, Python, and writing shell scripts
Preferred
Experience with SDWAN technologies such as Velocloud
Experience with DNA-C leveraging automation and orchestration to push standard configurations and to use plug in play for hardware deployments
CCIE Routing and Switching
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contribution
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
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