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Cognizant Network Operations Analyst in Winston Salem, North Carolina
About the group:
Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.
Role: Field Services Tech
Location: Remote
Assist in the support of servers, network devices and mainframes at all facilities for hardware or software errors
Support Java, WebSphere & File Transfer applications
Execute diagnostic tests to monitor the health and performance of computer systems and communications equipment
Provide network support for WAN and IP Telephony networks
Monitor help desk calls and assist in the in resolution of problems; escalate problems to internal technical groups as appropriate
Interface with vendors and clients to repair and resolve installation issues
Support wide-area services and other communication lines, for all customer communication links
Coordinate and participate in Disaster Recovery exercises
Implement changes in customer facing environments as needed
-Triaging, troubleshooting and resolving escalated production issues on a complex mission critical application as per SOP (guideline)
Create documentation that will troubleshoot internal networks and systems efficiently
Proactively contact participants when surveillance systems identify connectivity issues
Implement and participate in Disaster Recovery exercises
Support release implementation, infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and disaster recovery testing
Prepare Operations for the implementation or decommission of services
Engage with other technical teams and assist/develop technical solution for integration projects
Perform root cause analysis of issues as needed
Develop runbooks for recurring issues, system implementation, shutdown and recovery
• 3+ years of experience/ working knowledge about networking devices like Cisco routers switches
• 4+ years of experience with Red Hat Linux and in an enterprise environment, Application support / knowledge or experience working with IBM MQ (messaging middleware)
• Strong working knowledge of Linux commands, shell scripting and database queries
• 2 to 3 years’ experience/ knowledge about WebSphere Application server
• 2 to 3 years’ experience with working with or having knowledge about Database (DB2 preferred)
• Hands on experience using various versions of Windows Servers
• Hands on experience analyzing and debugging issues as it applies to Cisco switches and routers
• Hands on experience with JAVA server-side technology and J2EE App server preferably WebSphere
Desirable Qualifications (Nice to have):
Certification on Red Hat linux
CCNA, CCNP, MCSE and ITIL certification
Unisys Mainframe Experience
IMB MQ and Connect Direct experience
Linux Shell Scripting
Experience with credit card processing applications, digital wallets, emerging payments, mobile payments will be added advantage
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until 3/6/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000- $100,800 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.