Cognizant - Network Engineer - Routing & Switching

Description :

• Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations, rack layouts, topologies, processes and procedures
• Design, deploy, configure and administer the LAN ( Routers, Switches, Load Balancers and Firewalls ) WAN and WLAN infrastructure and their supporting systems
• Recommend upgrades, patches and equipments when needed to address potential security holes and vulnerabilities
• Proactive monitoring of all network devices and links using a combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLAs
• Engage in regular network troubleshooting activities and resolve network connectivity issues
• Understand and analyze the current network structure and share ideas on how to make the network more efficient
• Work closely with team members to determine future network needs and plan for network changes
• Create projects that are designed to either meet functional requirements or to address ongoing network failure issues
• Interfacing with fellow team members to manage and assist problems
• Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans
• Require continuous learning and to maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging tools and technologies
• Research, evaluate and recommend technologies to support business requirements
• Follow ITIL principles
• Provide on-call and weekend support when necessary
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

(ref : hirist.tech)