Network Engineer

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Job Type: Full time

Working model: Hybrid

About Cognizant: Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, dedicated to helping businesses transform and innovate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and motivated Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating client requirements and find suitable solution. You will work closely with other technology and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities:

· Evaluating client requirements and find suitable solution with the primary focus on Campus/Branch wired and wireless network

· Collaborate with other technology and infrastructure teams to deliver the solution

· Facilitate the development of high level design patterns, standards, configuration templates

· Develop the execution and test plans for network changes

Essential technical skills:

· 5-7 years work experience in system integrator or enterprise field

· Solid routing and switching knowledge, specifically: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSTP, EtherChannel

· Working experience with Catalyst product line (preferably Catalyst 9000)

· Good understanding of network security techniques such as IPSEC, MACSec, MAB/802.1x

· Good understanding of Wireless (preferably Cisco)

· Conceptual knowledge of QoS

· Scripting in bash, python

· Experience with Ansible

Desired technical skills:

· Work experience with overlay based solution (SDWAN, SD Access, ACI, EVPN-VXLAN)

· Work experience with IOT networks

· Knowledge of endpoint profiling (ISE, Armis, Forescout etc.)

· Work experience with Catalyst Center (formerly DNAc)

· Experience with Terraform, Netconf

· Experience with Ekahau

Why Join Us:

· Competitive salary and benefits

· Opportunities for professional growth and development

· Collaborative and innovative work environment

· Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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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.