Remote Senior Network Engineer: Networking & Security

Cognizant; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to ensure stability, security, and performance of enterprise networks across 300+ remote sites and data centers. You will design, maintain, and optimize network services while collaborating with infrastructure, application, and security teams.

Role emphasizes disaster recovery, network resiliency, and continuous improvement, with a focus on SLAs/OLAs, vendor management, and documentation. Remote-friendly with Atlanta, GA-based hiring consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, administration, and support of enterprise networking environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of network infrastructure technologies, routing, switching, wireless networking, and security.
• Hands-on experience with Meraki MX platforms, Aruba Wireless Access Points, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, and Cisco Catalyst switching environments.
• Strong experience supporting core network services including DHCP, DNS, IPSec VPNs, BGP routing, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience performing network upgrades, firmware updates, lifecycle management, and platform patching activities.
• Hands-on experience using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds NPM/NCM and packet capture analysis (PCAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Jira, and ServiceNow.
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering reliable and business-aligned technology solutions.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and secure enterprise network infrastructure and networking devices.
• Ensure maximum availability and performance of network services supporting users and business-critical applications.
• Manage network resources and connectivity solutions that support evolving business requirements across remote locations and data centers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues through detailed analysis, root cause identification, and corrective actions.
• Partner with infrastructure, application, and security teams to support disaster recovery strategies, network resiliency, and service continuity.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring network systems remain reliable, accessible, secure, and compliant with established SLAs and OLAs.
• Support enterprise technology alignment initiatives and identify opportunities to modernize network services and operations.
• Evaluate and implement continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service quality.
• Support communications related to system upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, and business process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across business and technology teams.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure successful delivery of networking solutions and services.
• Support governance, compliance, and security policy implementation across network environments.
• Maintain compliance with all required training, audits, corporate policies, and security standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, operational procedures, and support playbooks.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Networking expertise

Routing & Switching

Wireless networking

Security

Vendor management

Education

CCNP/CCIE or Aruba/Meraki certifications

Tools

Meraki MX

Aruba Wireless AP

Aruba Central

Aruba ClearPass

Cisco Catalyst

Job description

Cognizant is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to ensure stability, security, and performance of enterprise networks across 300+ remote sites and data centers. You will design, maintain, and optimize network services while collaborating with infrastructure, application, and security teams.

Role emphasizes disaster recovery, network resiliency, and continuous improvement, with a focus on SLAs/OLAs, vendor management, and documentation. Remote-friendly with Atlanta, GA-based hiring consideration.