NETWORK ENGINEER

Routing & Switching | Palo Alto, ASA Firewalls | Cisco Viptela SD-WAN

Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Key Responsibilities

• Routing, Switching and Wireless-LAN
• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN environments using Cisco routers and switches (Catalyst, Nexus series).
• Need to have good experience on Loadbalancer mainly Netscaler loadbalancer
• Implement and maintain routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing.
• Configure and manage Layer 2 technologies: VLANs, STP/RSTP, EtherChannel, trunking.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve latency, packet loss, and routing issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot the wireless network (Cisco Wirelss-9800-WLC)

Palo Alto & ASA Firewalls

• configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, Panorama).
• Create and maintain security policies, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and threat prevention profiles.
• Manage site-to-site VPNs, Global Protect remote access VPNs, and IPSec tunnels.
• Troubleshot firewall-related connectivity and performance issues.

Cisco Viptela SD-WAN

• Design and deploy Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge/cEdge devices.
• Configure SD-WAN policies: centralized/localized data policies, application-aware routing, and traffic engineering.
• Manage overlay/underlay network integration and multi-site connectivity.
• Monitor SD-WAN fabric health via vManage dashboards and resolve tunnel/BFD issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Cisco routing & switching (Catalyst, Nexus platforms).
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama management.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Viptela SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond/vEdge).
• Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching concepts (VLAN, STP, EtherChannel).
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella and Guardicore.
• Create and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
• Provide Tier 2/3 troubleshooting support and root cause analysis for network incidents.
• Collaborate with security, systems, and application teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Mandatory Skills

• Cisco & Azure Network Admin
• Netscaler Loadbalancer
• Network Firewall

Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a onsite to Oakville ,Ontario Canada /customer site role

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between 77,000 to 91,000 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 subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.