Network Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Network Architect who will be responsible for Providing technical leadership for the establishment, and implementation of end-to-end network data, and security infrastructure solutions utilizing new technologies, including AWS Cloud

Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will lead the way tomorrow!

Ability to work independently and remotely, with willingness travel for client engagements as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategy, technical direction, and engineering solutions for enterprise-wide data networking and data security services supporting key business requirements
• Provide technical leadership for the establishment, and implementation of end-to-end network data, and security infrastructure solutions utilizing new technologies, including AWS Cloud
• Provides technical solutions for the establishment and implementation of high availability network solutions, to support convergence of voice, data, and multimedia services, as well as cloud application security architectures
• Provides clear and concise recommendations to remediate performance/scaling bottlenecks
• Provides escalation support for troubleshooting and resolution of all network data and security issues as required by other infrastructure support teams
• Maintain expertise in data network security technologies to ensure that cost-effective solutions and processes are deployed and aligned with business direction
• Mentor other members of the Network Services team on architectural and engineering best practices by reviewing engineering designs and providing guidance as required
• Partner with business unit and development team SMEs to develop best -practices that can be proactively incorporated into architectural and engineering designs
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key vendors and ensure that all technology and services roadmaps are understood and leveraged where applicable
• Partner with peers to understand project portfolios and determine staffing needs for network architecture and design services and provide input to sourcing solutions for variable resource requirements
• Effectively communicate the feasibility of requested deliverables and timelines to internal business and project stakeholders
• Install & Qualify components into production following company policies and procedures
• Build relationships which foster collaboration and partnerships to drive better strategies, processes, and final product to the customer
• Participate in IT Risk Management initiatives in line with industry and corporate Audit and Compliance strategies

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Through understanding of OSI layers, IP packet flow
• Layer3 - IP and related technologies ( ICMP,TCP, IPsec, GRE and HSRP)
• IP routing protocols –, EIGRP and BGP
• Layer 2 technologies – Ethernet, HDLC,PPP,MLPPP, LACP dot1x VLAN, STP and VTP etc.
• Understanding and troubleshooting WAN links
• Experience on Cisco 2800, ASR1002, 7206VXR, cat 6500 ,cat4500, 3900, 3750 series , Nexus switches
• Experience on Wireless controller ( Cisco & Meru) and Proxy environments
• Experience on tools – Solar winds and Infoblox Grid Manager
• Experience on Cisco ISE
• Experience in Cisco ASA,Fire power & Check point Firewalls R77 /R80 and Palo alto firewall
• Experience in BIG IP- LTM (F5)

Preferred Skills/Qualification:

• Excellent customer handling and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Good Team management Skills

Home office setup (network, phone, etc.) Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Location : Greensboro, North Carolina, United States || Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Apr 19 2023

About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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