Senior Network Engineer

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services : Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers! We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era! Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud-driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Role Responsibilities :

Verify the requests for firewall rule opening & other Security related requests in Checkpoint, Cisco firewalls & implement the same by following the change process.

If needed, coordinate with the requestor to correct it as per standard.

Verify the requests for new virtual IP creation & other types in F5 LTM, GTM and implement the same by following the change process.

If needed, coordinate with the requestor to correct it as per standard.

• Handle and troubleshoot GRE & IPSec VPN tunnels & related issues in Cisco & Checkpoint devices.
• Have a good understanding of EIGRP and BGP Routing Protocols.
• Work in Service Now Ticketing environment with incidents, requests, for creating changes and to follow the process.
• Attend Change Management Calls to represent changes and to get approval.
• Test, troubleshoot and validate F5, Firewall changes with the Application Team validators.
• Work with vendor support teams (like Cisco, F5, ISPs) on Infrastructure related issues and get them resolved.
• Have an understanding of the Enterprise switching environment and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Be a good teammate and willing to work with people from other geographies for continuous support.

Must Have Skills / Prior Experiences :

• Good communication skills.
• Good knowledge & experience in Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco ASA or FTD.
• Good knowledge & experience in F5 load balancers (LTM / GTM).
• Good knowledge over general Networking concepts like DHCP, DNS, IP Address management, NAT, IPSec VPN, NTP, SNMP is a must.
• Good debug / troubleshooting skills with the F5 GUI, CLI, Log files, and TCPDUMP processes & in general Enterprise Network environment.
• Basic understanding of Enterprise Routing in EIGRP, BGP, VRFs.
• Basic understanding of Enterprise switching, virtual switches, stack switches.

Plus / Nice to Have Skills / Prior Experiences :

• F5 configuration scripting and automation capabilities.
• Understanding of the CISCO ACI and AWS.

Applications will be accepted until 9 / 20 / 2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, 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.

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