Job Summary

The Network Automation Engineer will design develop and maintain automation solutions to streamline network provisioning configuration monitoring and operations The role focuses on reducing manual effort improving network reliability and enabling scalable programmable network infrastructures across enterprise and cloud environments

Responsibilities

Strong programming in Python

Handson experience with

Ansible

Terraform preferred

Git GitHub GitLab

Networking fundamentals

TCP IP DNS DHCP BGP OSPF VLANs

Experience with network vendors

Cisco Juniper Arista Palo Alto Fortinet

Network automation libraries

Netmiko NAPALM Paramiko

API integration

REST APIs

JSON YAML

Linux basics and shell scripting

Certifications Required

Nice to have

CCNA CCNP

AWS Azure networking certifications

Ansible Terraform certifications

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:
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.