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 - SecOpsFirewall – Palo Alto Network/Panorama Management

•ITM - SecOpsDDOS protection and WAF

•ITM - SecOpsCisco 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