Cisco IPSEC Network Engineer(8+ Years) Remote

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cisco IPSEC Network Engineer role at Cognizant involves working with Cisco IPSEC VPN technology to configure and troubleshoot site-to-site VPN tunnels. This position requires a mid-level network engineer with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while collaborating with external third-party companies. The role is remote and open to qualified applicants across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
• Author technical documentation such as network diagrams
• Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning when necessary
• Diagnose connectivity problems and resolve network issues
• Work closely with clients and vendors on implementation of products and services
• Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with compliance requirements, HIPAA standards, and industry best practices
• Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor in science, engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with Cisco CLI

Nice-to-haves

• CCNA or higher certification
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience in Arista switch management
• Experience in Palo Alto firewalls
• Documentation skills and use of programs such as Visio
• Skilled in a scripting language such as Python

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Longterm/Shortterm Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan