• Lab Network Administrator- Onsite Richardson

    Cognizant (Dallas, TX)


    Lab Network Administrator

    Well versed in below activities and be part of a larger team spanned across the globe

    + **Network Administration:**

    + Install, monitor, debug, and maintain the Data Center network infrastructure.

    + Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, including VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol.

    + Support and manage communication protocols such as NFS, TFTP, FTP, SSH, SCP, DNS, and LISP.

    + **System Administration:**

    + Provide network supports for virtual solutions.

    + **Operational Support:**

    + Manually/virtually install, configure, and troubleshoot DC network devices.

    + Apply security patches for Network devices as required

    + Ensure excellent customer service.

    + **Collaboration:**

    + Work closely with clients, team members, and partner organizations.

    Mandatory Knowledge and experience in below tasks

    + **Networking Expertise:**

    + Strong understanding of Cisco router and switch product lines, including IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR, and NX-OS.

    + Competency in TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols, Ethernet media, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol.

    + Knowledge of networking monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, and Wireshark.

    + Networking knowledge, including Cisco IOS and IPv4/IPv6 subnetting

    + **System Administration Skills:**

    + Proficiency in server-based operating systems (Linux, Windows) and desktop/server applications (WINS, DHCP, domain controllers, group policies).

    + Strong knowledge of active directory (AD) and troubleshooting Linux AD connections.

    + Experience with virtual environments like KVM, Docker, and VMware (vCenter/ESXi).

    + **Scripting and Automation:**

    + Familiarity with Python, Bash Shell scripting, and web services (Apache, NGINX).

    + **Soft Skills:**

    + Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

    + Highly organized, with strong project management skills.

    + Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and partner organizations.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience in configuring and maintaining automated systems (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)

    + Knowledge of advanced communication protocols: DNS, SNMPv2/v3, ssh, http/https, etc.

    + Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for lab environments.

    + Ability to interpret and remediate security and compliance requirements in a lab environment.

    + Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP preferred.

    • Should be able to manage Team of Lab Staff, Lab Admin and System Administrator spread across several locations.

    • All workdays from customer office.

    • Work hours 9 AM to 6 PM

    **Benefits** :

    Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

    The annual salary for this position is between $63,000 to $ $92000 + Cost of living allowance + Bonus depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

     

    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. Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

     

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.