Team Lead-Senior Network Engineer

Team Lead & Senior Network Engineer

Infrastructure & Architecture

Role: The Senior Network Engineer serves as the primary technical and coordination lead for Network Integration. This individual is responsible for overseeing the network infrastructure strategy, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring the successful delivery of all network-related field services.

Location: Winston Salem, NC (Onsite)

Job description:

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Act as the primary Single Point of Contact day-to-day operations. Provide guidance, direction, and technical oversight to the resources on-site
• Represent in weekly status meetings, architectural council sessions, and stakeholder reviews
• Coordinate escalations through the defined escalation path
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports outlining progress, plans, risks, and issues

Network Architecture & Design

• Lead the planning, design, and blueprint development for client's Fiber and Cable plant infrastructure
• Attend architectural council meetings to understand networking needs and plan future projects
• Design and architect large-scale infrastructure changes in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure physical implementations align with architectural plans
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network architecture documentation and routing configurations

Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

• Review End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Life (EOL) equipment on a regular basis
• Model suitable replacement plans, targeting 12-18 months ahead of EOS/EOL to accommodate purchasing cycle
• Oversee infrastructure upgrade plans and maintain implementation logs
• Validate property accounting in Cisco DNA Center
• Maintain Cisco NAC and Cisco ISE Network

Standards & Tooling

• Implement SolarWinds as a Network Monitoring Tool for devices
• Integrate SolarWinds with existing ITSM platform (ServiceNow)
• Apply global standards and templates to Network
• Troubleshoot network issues using provided tools and escalate to Cisco TAC as needed

Vendor & Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work with vendors for support and hardware dispatch
• Collaborate with Active Directory team for DHCP issues and services
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, MFG engineers, and CAD/Drawing teams as required
• Coordinate and communicate material decisions in writing via SPOCs

Qualification & Skills

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience in manufacturing environment
• Proven track record in team leadership and client-facing engagements
• Strong expertise in network architecture, routing, and switching
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco NAC, and Cisco ISE
• Familiarity with SolarWinds NMS and ServiceNow ITSM platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• CCNP or CCIE certification preferred

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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 must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

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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