• Network Engineer - Onsite

    Cognizant (Reno, NV)


    Network Engineer

     

    Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

     

    Experience: 8+ years

    Required skills:

    Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, TCP/IP)

     

    Network Security (Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS)

     

    Advanced Network Troubleshooting & RCA (L3)

     

    Data Center / Enterprise Networking

     

    Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark)

    Responsibilities

    Implement and support enterprise network solutions across on premises, hybrid, cloud, and OT environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, resilience, and secure connectivity

     

    Provide advanced L3 network support, including complex incident handling, deep dive troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) within agreed SLAs

     

    Design, configure, and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud networking components such as VPCs/VNets, subnets, gateways, and private connectivity

     

    Implement and enforce network security standards, policies, and compliance requirements in collaboration with security and governance teams

     

    Replace legacy serial RTUs with modern IP based RTUs and establish reliable network connectivity across substations, remote field locations, and OT environments

     

    Install, configure, and support network and communication equipment in existing and newly constructed substations

     

    Plan, review, and execute network change activities following ITIL/change management processes, including impact analysis, rollback planning, and post implementation validation

     

    Monitor and optimize network performance using enterprise monitoring tools, while coordinating with IT/OT teams, cloud providers, OEMs, and vendors for incident resolution and continuous improvement

     

    Applications will be accepted until 1/28/2026

     

    The annual salary for this position is between $49,001 – $107,000 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 is 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 contribution

    • 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.

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    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.