Network Engineer

Job DescriptionExcellent opportunity for Sr. Network Engineer to be part of our Cloud Infrastructure & Security services practice. Cognizant Infrastructure Services – Provides IT infrastructure & Cloud services for clients across industry verticals, including both Consulting/Professional and Managed Services, across Enterprise Computing, Cloud services, Security Services, DevOps, Data Centres, End User Computing, Service Desk, Network Services and Environment Management Services. Key Responsibilities : Responsible to Design, plan and implement WAN, LAN and wireless networks in a corporate network environment with minimal supervision.Responsible to work within Network Security.To Analyse network activity and network problem trends to discover and prevent systemic errorsAssess network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business.Provide training and guidance to network support teams.Provide engineering recommendations and service improvement plans for the corporate network infrastructure.Provide network design documentation to project teams, peers, and network support organizations.Essential SkillsShould have experience in PaloAlto Firewalls Good experience working within Network Security.Preferred SkillsHands on experience in networking and interfacing of Manufacturing Operational Technology such as:Control systems from a wide range of vendors (PLC and SCADA)Manufacturing Execution Systems (Data historians, EBR, OEE)Lab SystemsExpertise on securing OT network architecture, firewalls and firewall rule sets as they pertain to OT network traffic.Knowledge of ISA Standards (ISA/IEC62443, S95, S88) and the NIST Framework and/or Certification.Elisity, Cisco, platforms knowledge/certification.Deep hands-on IT/OT experience in a complex environment (High Volume Manufacture, FCMG) with proven execution capabilities.Experience in CCNP, CCSE, PCNSA, PCNSE, AZURE/AWS Cloud Administrator / Security is preferredAt Cognizant you will experience an exciting mix of innovation by design, creativity, collaboration, and efficiency within a framework of stimulating objectives and a passion for delivering the best to our customers. You will be joining a network of some of the most creative, innovative, and dedicated people in the industry with ample opportunities to learn and develop your career.Our Associates are chosen for their attitude, skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm but above all, their belief that anything is possible.