Network Data Engineer -onsite

This candidate needs to have strong hands-on experience in Cisco/HP networking(Routing-BGP/OSPF & Switching), Cisco ACI, Aruba Wireless Access controller(WLC), Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, F5 LTM & GTM, Riverbed, DMVPN.

• Extensive network troubleshooting skills with all relevant networking technologies mentioned above
• Applied knowledge of enterprise networking architecture WAN and LAN frameworks, methods, and tools
• Applied knowledge of network concepts and technologies
• Applied knowledge of server hardware and virtualization technologies including VLAN/VXLAN
• Applied knowledge of high availability networking infrastructure designs and methodologies
• Applied knowledge of systems monitoring and incident handling, capacity planning and performance tuning
• Layer 2/3 technologies - VLANs, vPC, STP, HSRP/VRRP, VXLAN
• Coordinating with Vendors for Support
• Network appliances Health Check Monitoring & Reporting
• Configuring and Managing and Data or Voice circuits (MPLS, Internet, VPLS)
• Manage routing tables and IP addresses
• Troubleshoot Network Performance issues
• Remote Restarts of Component after Outage/Activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN, Internet/Extranet VPN (Site to site /DMVPN) related network incidents involving Cisco Nexus, ACI, Cisco Catalyst, HP, Cisco ASR/ISR, Riverbed Steelhead WAN Optimization, F5 LTM & GTM, ClearPass RADIUS
• Perform analysis of network engineering designs to allow for network optimization and to deliver future network services
• Performing VLAN/Port MACD
• Network appliance Firmware/Software Upgrades
• Coordinating Vendor Dispatch Management
• Configure Manage similar Load Balancer
• Connectivity and link consistency tests
• Network Hardware Diagnostics
• Perform network traffic analysis as needed
• Routing and switching optimization
• Perform Bandwidth Management and Optimization (LAN and Wireless)
• Decommission & Shutdown Activities
• SOP & Run book Creation & Documentation
• Ability to monitor network appliance CPU and memory and interface utilization issues

Salary and Other Compensation:

• The annual salary for this position is [$73,350 to $116,000] 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 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 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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