Role: Sr Network Engineer
Location: Boston, MA or Cambridge, MA
Experience- 8-12 years
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
· Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, and data center network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
· Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or similar) across multiple sites.
· Monitor network performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime and latency.
· Manage network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems in line with company security policies.
· Lead network upgrade, migration, and expansion projects, including planning, testing, and documentation.
· Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (systems, security, and application teams) to support infrastructure and business initiatives.
· Provide onsite hands-on support for hardware installations, cabling, data center operations, and incident response.
· Mentor junior network engineers and maintain up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 20 July,2026
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000- $105,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
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