Job Responsibilities
- Expert-Level Troubleshooting: Handle complex and critical network issues, perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring incidents.
- Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategies for network growth and optimization aligned with business goals.
- Security Management: Design and implement advanced security measures, develop security policies, and monitor network traffic to mitigate threats.
- Project Leadership: Lead major network projects such as upgrades, migrations, and technology integrations.
- Documentation & Best Practices: Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Mentorship & Training: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to L1 and L2 network engineers.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with external partners and vendors, and collaborate with IT teams and management.
Job Requirements
- Extensive understanding of network protocols, switching, routing, and WAN technologies.
- Strong hands-on experience with multi-vendor network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex network challenges under pressure.
- Strong security focus with experience in IDS and NAC frameworks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
- Essential Skills: Zscaler (Proxy) & Palo Alto Firewall.
- Nice-to-Have Skills: SD-WAN – VeloCloud & Cisco Meraki.
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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
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.
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