Network Telecom Engineer (hybrid)

This hybrid position is open to any qualified applicant in the United States.

This position does require 50% travel between Chappaqua, New York, and Middletown, New York. A qualified applicant must be local to this area.

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

Practice – CIS – Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, or coordinate the installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
• Test and evaluate hardware and software to resolve efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, networks, and data.
• Supervise and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity, to proactively identify service-impacting issues.
• Resolve sophisticated and advanced network and telecom service issues in a timely manner to support internal and external customer requests and needs.
• Update, and generally improve user documentation to support security requirements and operational support of systems.

Position Qualifications:

• At least 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Required skills: Telecom Eng, NEC, and Cisco
• Familiarity with the standards that apply to telecom networks
• Expertise in telecommunications protocols and technologies
• Technical understanding of various hardware and software components that are needed for telecom engineering workflows
• Experience with software related to telecommunication systems

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 06/28/2024.

The annual salary for this position is between $52,000 – $120,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is 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.

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