Technology Architect

Cognizant

2 - 5 years

Chennai

Posted: 3/30/2025

Job Description



Job Summary

Datacenter and Cisco ACI

Citrix Load Balancers

Lead a team of engineers guide them on technical front and ensure timely service delivery Handle critical and complex issues by working closely with vendors and other internal teams

Thorogh understanding of Change Incident and Problem Management processes

Performing network maintenance tasks like software and hardware upgrades

Installing and troubleshooting of Datacenter Network Infra comprised of Nexus 2k Nexu


Responsibilities

Plan Design Implementation projects for Datacenter Campus LAN and WAN networks with focus on Cisco ACI

Lead a team of engineers guide them on technical front and ensure timely service delivery Handle critical and complex issues by working closely with vendors and other internal teams

Thorogh understanding of Change Incident and Problem Management processes

Performing network maintenance tasks like software and hardware upgrades

Installing and troubleshooting of Datacenter Network Infra comprised of Nexus 2k Nexus 5k Nexus 7k Nexus 9K Cisco ASA and Cisco 6500 series switches

Should have a good understanding of the service components like Firewalls and Load-balancers in the Datacenter.

The candidate should lead the projects and/or contribute actively to the team working on specific assignments/projects.

Effectively communicating with vendors suppliers and service providers

Working on networking storage virtualization and security

Providing 24 X 7 support and quickly addressing and resolving tickets

Knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMWare is essential.

Good understanding of SAN is a plus. The candidate should have a fair understanding of storage technologies like zoning vSAN.

Knowledge of Service provider MPLS/MPBGP networks is a big plus.

Should be a good team player and ability to multitask.

Experience in the virtualization components VMWare/Hyper-V etc.

Experience in designing and deploying VDC VPC OTV Fabric path FCoE and Multi-tenancy in the datacenter.

Experience working with Cisco software and the basic understanding of the product software life-cycle.

Knowledge and experience with EIGRP OSPF ISIS BGP protocols

Knowledge and/or experience discussing/designing/implementing SP backbone technologies like MPLS/BGP L3VPN would be a big plus.

Knowledge on Citrix Load Balancers like SDX VPX etc..

Knowledge on converged infrastructures

CCNA/CCNP Datacentre is an added advantage


Certifications Required

CCNA/CCNP Datacentre is an added advantage

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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