Network Engineer

Data Center Network Profile

• Contract: 6 Months (High chance of extension)

• Immediate joiners to 45 days notice period

• 2 days in office, 3 days as remote

• Client: Cognizant

Role Description

The candidate will be responsible for understanding customer network requirements across multi-vendor environments and designing and/or implementing the target network infrastructure within hybrid and multi-cloud setups, with a primary focus on private cloud deployments. The infrastructure may include switches and routers from various vendors. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and backup solutions into the overall network architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and architect scalable, secure, and resilient multi-vendor network solutions.
• Develop high-level and low-level network design documentation prior to deployment.
• Create detailed "as-built" documentation following implementation.
• Support pursuit and pre-sales activities by analyzing customer requirements and proposing tailored network solutions.
• Conduct data center assessments, perform gap analyses, and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and orchestration to improve operational efficiency.

Skill Requirements

Mandatory:

• Hands-on experience in Professional Services: Advisory, Design, Implementation, Configuration, and Assessment in Data Center Networking environments.
• Minimum 3–4 years of consulting and advisory experience with the following vendors:

Aruba:

• AOS-CX & AOS switching (Link aggregation, VLAN, IP, Stacking, VSX/VSF, MLAG)
• Routing (BGP, OSPF, Static)
• VXLAN-EVPN, Spine-Leaf Architecture
• SD-WAN (SilverPeak & Aruba SD-Branch)

Juniper:

• JUNOS OS
• ACX/QFX/PTX switches
• Switching & Routing
• VXLAN-EVPN
• Apstra, Paragon

Cisco:

• Catalyst switches
• Nexus switches
• Cisco ACI
• Switching & Routing

HPE FlexFabric:

• Comware OS
• Switching
• VXLAN-EVPN

NVIDIA Spectrum-X and Infiniband

• Valid professional-level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent or higher).
• Strong understanding of all data center components (e.g., virtualization, compute, storage, backup).

Preferable:

• Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, Perl, etc.).
• Good understanding of cloud technologies (private and/or public) from an integration perspective.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.