Network Administrator- Onsite Richardson, TX

Lab Network Administrator

Well versed in the following activities and be part of a larger team spanned across the globe:

• Network Administration: Install, monitor, debug, and maintain the Data Center network infrastructure. Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, including VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol. Support and manage communication protocols such as NFS, TFTP, FTP, SSH, SCP, DNS, and LISP.
• System Administration: Provide network supports for virtual solutions.
• Operational Support: Manually/virtually install, configure, and troubleshoot DC network devices. Apply security patches for Network devices as required. Ensure excellent customer service.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients, team members, and partner organizations.

Mandatory knowledge and experience in the following tasks:

• Networking Expertise: Strong understanding of Cisco router and switch product lines, including IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR, and NX-OS. Competency in TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols, Ethernet media, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol. Knowledge of networking monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, and Wireshark. Networking knowledge, including Cisco IOS and IPv4/IPv6 subnetting.
• System Administration Skills: Proficiency in server-based operating systems (Linux, Windows) and desktop/server applications (WINS, DHCP, domain controllers, group policies). Strong knowledge of active directory (AD) and troubleshooting Linux AD connections. Experience with virtual environments like KVM, Docker, and VMware (vCenter/ESXi).
• Scripting and Automation: Familiarity with Python, Bash Shell scripting, and web services (Apache, NGINX).
• Soft Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Highly organized, with strong project management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and partner organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in configuring and maintaining automated systems (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Knowledge of advanced communication protocols: DNS, SNMPv2/v3, ssh, http/https, etc.
• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for lab environments.
• Ability to interpret and remediate security and compliance requirements in a lab environment.
• Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP preferred.

Should be able to manage Team of Lab Staff, Lab Admin and System Administrator spread across several locations. All workdays from customer office. Work hours 9 AM to 6 PM.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

The annual salary for this position is between $63,000 to $92,000 + Cost of living allowance + Bonus depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance. Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off. 401(k) plan and contributions. Long-term/Short-term Disability. Paid Parental Leave. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact: Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career: Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart: We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package: Including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents: From day one.
• True work-life balance: Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.