Network Engineer - Onsite
About The Position
Network Engineer Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future Experience: 8+ years Required skills: Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, TCP/IP) Network Security (Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS) Advanced Network Troubleshooting & RCA (L3) Data Center / Enterprise Networking Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark) Responsibilities Implement and support enterprise network solutions across on premises, hybrid, cloud, and OT environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, resilience, and secure connectivity Provide advanced L3 network support, including complex incident handling, deep dive troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) within agreed SLAs Design, configure, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud networking components such as VPCs/VNets, subnets, gateways, and private connectivity Implement and enforce network security standards, policies, and compliance requirements in collaboration with security and governance teams Replace legacy serial RTUs with modern IP based RTUs and establish reliable network connectivity across substations, remote field locations, and OT environments Install, configure, and support network and communication equipment in existing and newly constructed substations Plan, review, and execute network change activities following ITIL/change management processes, including impact analysis, rollback planning, and post implementation validation Monitor and optimize network performance using enterprise monitoring tools, while coordinating with IT/OT teams, cloud providers, OEMs, and vendors for incident resolution and continuous improvement Applications will be accepted until 1/28/2026 The annual salary for this position is between $49,001 - $107,000 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 is 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 contribution · 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. #CB #IND123
Requirements
- Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, TCP/IP)
- Network Security (Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS)
- Advanced Network Troubleshooting & RCA (L3)
- Data Center / Enterprise Networking
- Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark)
- 8+ years experience
Responsibilities
- Implement and support enterprise network solutions across on premises, hybrid, cloud, and OT environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, resilience, and secure connectivity
- Provide advanced L3 network support, including complex incident handling, deep dive troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) within agreed SLAs
- Design, configure, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud networking components such as VPCs/VNets, subnets, gateways, and private connectivity
- Implement and enforce network security standards, policies, and compliance requirements in collaboration with security and governance teams
- Replace legacy serial RTUs with modern IP based RTUs and establish reliable network connectivity across substations, remote field locations, and OT environments
- Install, configure, and support network and communication equipment in existing and newly constructed substations
- Plan, review, and execute network change activities following ITIL/change management processes, including impact analysis, rollback planning, and post implementation validation
- Monitor and optimize network performance using enterprise monitoring tools, while coordinating with IT/OT teams, cloud providers, OEMs, and vendors for incident resolution and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contribution
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
