- Company Name
- COGNIZANT
- Job Title
- Network Automation Engineer
- Job Description
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Job title: Network Automation Engineer
Role Summary:
Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts, monitoring tools, and secure network architectures across enterprise LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, wireless, and public‑cloud environments.
Expactations:
- Minimum 4 days onsite per week.
- Demonstrate continuous learning of emerging network technologies and automation frameworks.
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write, test, and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize TCP/IP stack and application protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, NTP, FTP).
- Manage routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, VRF, NAT; ensure high‑availability, clustering, load balancing, and QoS.
- Deploy and support enterprise LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and Aruba wireless solutions.
- Implement network security controls: firewalls, VPN, web proxy, NAC, IPS/IDS.
- Integrate and manage public‑cloud networking in AWS and Azure.
- Monitor network performance, document designs, procedures, and policies.
- Recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, and security.
Required Skills:
- Strong scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible.
- Hands‑on with global monitoring and network management systems (e.g., NetFlow, SNMP, syslog).
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, NTP, FTP).
- Proficiency with routing/bridging protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, NAT, QoS) and high‑availability mechanisms.
- Experience with LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, and Aruba wireless deployments.
- Solid knowledge of network security fundamentals and tools.
- Familiarity with AWS and Azure networking services (VPC, VPN, security groups).
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Clear communication and documentation abilities.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
- Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, etc.) are advantageous.