Job Summary
As a Network L3 Engineer, you will perform advanced troubleshooting to ensure high performance, availability, and security of complex network infrastructures. You will lead major upgrades, develop strategic network plans, analyze traffic and security threats, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. This role is part of a high-impact project environment and requires deep networking expertise across multi-vendor platforms.
Key Responsibilities
• Expert-Level Troubleshooting: Handle complex and critical network issues that require deep expertise, often performing root cause analysis to prevent recurring incidents.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategies for network growth and optimization, aligning network capabilities with business goals.
• Security Management: Design and implement advanced security measures, develop security policies, and monitor network traffic to identify and mitigate threats.
• Project Leadership: Lead major network projects such as upgrades, migrations, and the integration of new technologies.
• 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 for solutions, and collaborate with other IT professionals and management.
Key Skills & Knowledge
• Deep Understanding of Protocols: In-depth knowledge of network protocols, switching, routing, and wide-area network (WAN) technologies.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with multi-vendor network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex network challenges under pressure.
• Security Focus: Experience with security tools and frameworks, including intrusion detection systems (IDS) and network access control (NAC).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear reporting and collaboration.
Job Requirements
• Essential Skills: Zscaler (Proxy), Palo Alto Firewall
• Nice to Have Skills: SD WAN – Velo Cloud, Cisco Meraki.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting and securing networks.
• Advanced certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) are recommended.
#LI-AL1
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
Información adicional sobre el empleo
La información sobre la compensación es exacta en la fecha de publicación de este anuncio. Cognizant se reserva el derecho de modificar esta información en cualquier momento, de conformidad con la legislación aplicable.
Es posible que se solicite a los solicitantes que asistan a entrevistas de forma presencial o mediante videoconferencia. Asimismo, durante cada entrevista, los candidatos podrán estar obligados a presentar un documento de identidad válido emitido por el estado o por el gobierno.
Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Su solicitud y candidatura no se evaluarán en función de la raza, el color, el sexo, la religión, el credo, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, el origen nacional, la discapacidad, la información genética, el embarazo, la condición de veterano ni cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales.
