Cognizant CIS
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Job title: Networking & Cabling Engineer
As a Networking & Cabling Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring our network infrastructure is robust, efficient, and up to industry standards. You will be responsible for the planning, installation, and maintenance, repair of fiber optic cables of network systems and cabling, ensuring seamless operation across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Design and install network and cabling infrastructure.
- Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of network systems.
- Installing fiber optic systems and ensuring their proper function and alignment.
- Testing and troubleshooting issues with the fiber network and implementing necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Maintaining detailed records of fiber optic infrastructure, anomalies, and corrective actions.
- Conducting regular inspections and performing system upgrades as required to meet evolving technological standards.
- Coordinating with project managers and other engineering staff to streamline network operations.
- Providing training and support to junior technicians and other team members.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with other IT professionals and departments to optimize network performance.
- Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
- Evaluate and implement new network cabling technologies
- Reading and interpreting maps, blueprints, and diagrams necessary for fiber optic system installations.
- Splicing and terminating fiber optic cables to improve network performance.
- Using a variety of equipment such as power meters and OTDRs (Optical Time Domain Reflectometers) to test the integrity and density of fiber optic cables.
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements during all operations.
- Communicating with customers and clients to understand their fiber optic needs and ensuring customer satisfaction with the network solutions provided.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in network engineering and cabling.
- Certification from recognized institutions such as the Fiber Optic Association (FOA) or similar certifying bodies is highly preferable and often required.
- Proven experience in fiber optics installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, usually obtained through hands-on job experience and training programs.
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+ preferred.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, architecture, and topologies.
- Experience with network troubleshooting tools and techniques.
Skills
- Network design
- Structured cabling systems
- Cisco routers and switches
- Network/Cabling troubleshooting
- Fiber optics & equipment
- Technical documentation
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until April 18th, 2025.
The base annual salary for this position is between $49,0001 to $107,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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