Load Balancing Algorithms (Round Robin, Least Connections, Ratio-Based)
Session Persistence / Stickiness
Health Checks and Monitoring
Layer 4 and Layer 7 Load Balancing
SNAT/NAT Configuration
High Availability and Clustering (Active-Standby)
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving:
Ping, Traceroute
Routing Table Analysis
Network Incident Management
• Exposure to:
Wireshark / tcpdump (Good to Have)
ServiceNow Ticketing Tool (Good to Have)
• Hands-on experience with:
Cisco Catalyst Switches
Cisco Nexus Switches
Cisco IOS / NX-OS CLI
Exposure to Juniper Junos is a plus.
Required Skills
Routing & Switching
Cisco ACI
VXLAN / EVPN
F5 BIG-IP or Citrix NetScaler
Network Troubleshooting
Cisco Nexus & Catalyst
Preferred Skills
Juniper Junos
FabricPath
SSL Offloading
Wireshark / tcpdump
ServiceNow
Microsoft Visio
Soft Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong documentation and network diagramming capabilities.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced support environment
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation 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. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. 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.
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