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Network Administrator

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Location: Duluth, Minnesota

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.

Cognizant is seeking a Network Administrator to join our dynamic team for the overall management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems, ensuring that internal and external communications are efficient, secure, and robust.

What you’ll do in the role:

Network Infrastructure Management

  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks
  • Manage LAN, WAN, intranets, VPNs, and MPLS circuits
  • Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime
  • Apply patches, firmware updates, and maintain hardware inventory
  • Plan and execute network changes via formal change control processes

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

  • Manage cloud networking on AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud
  • Oversee SD-WAN deployment and cloud-based SaaS integration
  • Ensure reliable, secure connectivity for remote and distributed workforce
  • Support hybrid cloud environments across on-prem and cloud-hosted workloads
  • Configure and optimize cloud-native firewall and network access policies

Security &Zero Trust

  • Implement and maintain Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies
  • Manage firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and network access control (NAC) systems
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch management cycles
  • Monitor for threats using SIEM tools; coordinate incident response
  • Enforce SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) frameworks for distributed users
  • Support compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR requirements

Monitoring, Observability &AIOps

  • Deploy and manage network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Datadog, Grafana)
  • Perform proactive capacity planning and bandwidth trend analysis
  • Use AIOps platforms for predictive fault detection and auto-remediation
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines (CMDB)
  • Generate weekly/monthly SLA and performance reports for stakeholders

Incident& Problem management

  • Act as the first responder for network incidents (P1/P2 SLA adherence)
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews
  • Maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans
  • Collaborate with NOC, SOC, and service desk for end-to-end incident resolution
  • Document known errors and workarounds in the knowledge base

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Strong experience with routing & switching, Firewall, VPN

  • Mandatory experience with monitoring

Compensation: Annual salary between $65,000-$85,000 is being offered for the role. 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

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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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