Cognizant is seeking a Network Engineer for a full-time opportunity in Beaverton, OR. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to meet ITAR compliance requirements. We are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
Applications will be accepted till 06/12/2025
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Monitoring and Maintenance
- Network Monitoring: Monitor network performance, including bandwidth usage, latency, and uptime.
- Routine Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as updating IOS upgrades, and checking hardware health (Software and hardware refresh of network devices)
Troubleshooting
- Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, hardware failures, and configuration errors.
- User Support: Provide technical support to users experiencing network-related issues.
Configuration and Setup
- Device Configuration: Set up and configure network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Network Expansion: Assist in expanding the network infrastructure by adding new devices and ensuring proper integration.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintaining Documentation: Keep detailed records of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
- Reporting: Generate reports on network performance, issues resolved, and recommendations for improvements.
Collaboration
- Team Coordination: Work closely with other IT staff, including onsite EUC and offshore support teams, to ensure seamless network operations.
These tasks help maintain a stable and secure network environment, ensuring that all users can work efficiently without interruptions.
Qualifications:
Ø Routing protocols – BGP, configuring BGP Communities and managing, OSPF, EIGRP
Ø Good Understanding on LAN and WAN connectivity designs
Ø Ability to configure Cisco Router Hardware: ASR and ISR
Ø Switching - Cisco Nexus & Catalyst Switches like N5k, N7k, C9200, C9300, C9500
Ø Configuring Cisco DMVPN & Zscaler Cloud for Internet traffic
Ø Strong experience on Cisco Wireless Controllers / Access Points
Ø Strong analysis on Cisco ISE and integrating with WLC and EAP TLS Authentication
Ø Nice to have: F5 load balancer, Infoblox, Splunk, Thousand Eye, Meraki
Ø Monitoring Tool: SolarWinds
Ø Ticketing Tool: Service-Now
Ø Ability to provide adequate onsite support to resolve network issues like device support/configuration and end user testing.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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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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.
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.