Network Architect

Cognizant; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer/Architect to design, implement, operate, and support enterprise network infrastructure across data center and WAN environments. The role emphasizes availability, security, and performance with cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will lead network transformation initiatives, configure routers/switches/firewalls, ensure disaster recovery readiness, and mentor junior engineers. Hybrid work: 3x weekly in Alabang; night shift 8PM–5AM PHT.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and data center environments.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networking solutions.
• Develop scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures aligned with business and technology requirements.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring and management tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead the resolution of complex network incidents, service disruptions, and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, segmentation strategies, firewall policies, and hardening standards to ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Support data center networking environments, including routing, switching, load balancing, and connectivity services.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal technology teams to support network operations, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead network transformation, migration, and modernization initiatives, including cloud networking and automation opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and provide recommendations for continuous improvement and infrastructure optimization.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, operational procedures, and inventory records.
• Manage network-related incidents, problems, and changes in accordance with established IT service management processes.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities, install and replace network hardware, and support equipment lifecycle management as needed.
• Install, patch, label, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber network cabling while maintaining structured cable management standards.
• Ensure network solutions meet availability, performance, scalability, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while serving as an escalation point for complex network-related issues.

Job description

The Sr. Network Engineer/Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring availability, security, and performance across data center and WAN environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and data center environments.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networking solutions.
• Develop scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures aligned with business and technology requirements.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring and management tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead the resolution of complex network incidents, service disruptions, and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, segmentation strategies, firewall policies, and hardening standards to ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Support data center networking environments, including routing, switching, load balancing, and connectivity services.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal technology teams to support network operations, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead network transformation, migration, and modernization initiatives, including cloud networking and automation opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and provide recommendations for continuous improvement and infrastructure optimization.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, operational procedures, and inventory records.
• Manage network-related incidents, problems, and changes in accordance with established IT service management processes.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities, install and replace network hardware, and support equipment lifecycle management as needed.
• Install, patch, label, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber network cabling while maintaining structured cable management standards.
• Ensure network solutions meet availability, performance, scalability, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while serving as an escalation point for complex network-related issues.

The candidate must be willing to work on a hybrid set up (3x a week- Alabang) and night shift 8PM to 5AM PHT (start time may vary based on business needs); permanent night shift role.

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