Description
Job title

COGNIZANT IS LOOKING FOR Network Administrator

Experience

10-12 Years

Job Location

Dallas, TX

Roles & Responsibilities
• Proficient in managing and configuring network infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Cisco switches, and various routers.
• Skilled in Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) technologies and able to design, implement, and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions.
• Knowledgeable in configuring Firewalls with Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to ensure network security and threat mitigation.
• Competent in managing Load Balancers to optimize network traffic distribution and enhance system availability.
• Proficient in configuring and maintaining Cisco wireless solutions for reliable and secure wireless access.
• Experienced in working with routers, both in terms of configuration and troubleshooting, to ensure efficient data routing within the network.
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex network issues, including performance optimization and fault tolerance.
• Implement network monitoring tools and practices to proactively identify and address network performance and security issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes, and best practices for future reference.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate technical information effectively, and provide mentorship to junior engineers when necessary.

Essential Skills:
• Cisco LAN Switches
• Cisco Wireless
• Cisco SDWAN
• Cisco ACI, F5 LB, Efficient IP DDI
• ITM - SecOps Firewall - Palo Alto Network/Panorama Management
• ITM - SecOps DDOS protection and WAF
• ITM - SecOps Cisco ISE, ASA, Umbrella and Duo

Nice to Have Skills.
• AWS Cloud Networking
• Azure Cloud Networking

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

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Encourages Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Qualifications
Technical Skills

SNo

Primary Skill

Proficiency Level *

Rqrd./Dsrd.

1

CiscoCatalystCenter-Wired&WIFI

PL1

Desired

2

Cisco Catalyst SDWAN(Viptela)

PL1

Desired

3

Cisco ISE

PL1

Desired

4

Terrafor

PL3

Desired

5

Ansible

PL2

Desired

6

Wireless Networking - Cisco

PL2

Required

7

Switching & Routing Cisco

PL1

Required

8

WireShark

PL2

Desired

* Proficiency Legends

Proficiency Level

Generic Reference

PL1

The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.

PL2

The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.

PL3

The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.

PL4

The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.