Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid)

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

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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Hybrid)

Location: Englewood, CO

Roles & 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 co-ordinate with the requestor to fix 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 co-ordinate with the requestor to correct it as per standard.
• Handling and Tackle GRE & IPSec VPN tunnels & related issues in Cisco & Checkpoint devices.
• Knowledgeable to work in Service Now Ticketing environment with incidents, requests, for inspiring changes and to follow the process.
• Participate in Change Management Calls to present changes and seek approval.
• Test, fix 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 it resolved.

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge & experience in Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco ASA or FTD and F5 load balancers (LTM/GTM)
• Good knowledge over general Networking concepts like DHCP, DNS, IP Address management, NAT, IPSec VPN, NTP, SNMP is must
• Good debug/fix 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; and Enterprise switching, virtual switches, stack switches.
• Good Teammate and willing to work with people from other geographies for continuous support.

Plus/Nice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

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

Applications will be accepted until December 01, 2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 79,000.00 - $ 92,500.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.

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