Network Security Engineer(Palo Alto) - Cognizant Technology Solutions

Location: Charlotte, NC 

Job Description:

• Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator.

• Solid background in network administration and architecture.

• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP), web traffic encryption/decryption, PKI and certificates.

• Familiarity with network access control model and network security.

• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools. • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

•Design and deploy functional and secure network environments in a multiple layered network environment.

•Develop and implement security measures such as web traffic decryption for servers and users.

•Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., firewalls, VPN, and etc).

•Resolve escalated issues from support tiers by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure.

•Automate network tasks and validate their effectiveness.

•Monitor network performance and integrity, ensuring high availability and performance.

•Maintain complete technical documentation of the network and security infrastructure.

•Suggest improvements to network security capacity, and scalability

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 29 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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