Network Architect

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect for a full time opportunity in Charlotte, NC.

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.

The Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the data, security networks. This includes local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and SDN/SDWAN, Cloud Network.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Build Networks: Plan, Develop and implement network architectures, including LANs, WANs, WLANs, Network Security and SDN/SDWAN and Cloud Network. HLD/LLD Documents.
• Evaluate Business Requirements: Tailor network solutions to meet the specific needs of the organization.
• Implementation: Implementation, Refresh, Migration of network.
• Maintenance & Upgrades: Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to hardware and software to ensure optimal performance.
• Network Security: Ensure network security through proper design and configuration, Implement firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures
• Monitor Network Performance: Analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex network issues to maintain network efficiency, performance
• Coordinate with Vendors: Assist in BOM, Procure networking equipment and software.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep detailed records of networks and network equipment, documentation of network configurations, designs, and changes
• Recommend Upgrades: Suggest improvements to ensure network capacity meets increasing demands.
• Provide Technical Support: Offer guidance to network administrators and IT staff.
• Research & Development: Stay updated on the latest network technologies and advancements to optimize network performance, and recommendations.
• Collaboration: Work with IT and management teams to establish network requirements and ensure the network meets business goals

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience as a Network Architect.
• Certifications: CCNP, CCIE
• Skills: Proficiency in Network architectures understanding of network protocols and security requirements, and the ability to design and implement reliable network infrastructure¹².