Network Manager
Cognizant
Zug, Switzerland
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Zug, Switzerland
Tech stack
Border Gateway Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Python
Network Architecture
Network Service
Cisco Nexus Switches
Citrix Systems
Ansible
Tcl (Programming Language)
Identity Services Engine
Load Balancing
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Routing & Switching
REST
Terraform
Job description
As a Network Manager, you will make an impact by overseeing the end-to-end delivery, operations, and continual improvement of enterprise network services. You will be a valued member of the Infrastructure team and collaborate closely with the Infrastructure Architect and other stakeholders to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing network infrastructure across Wireless, DNAC, LAN, WAN, and pharma domains., * Implement VXLAN, BGP EVPN, and associated data plane forwarding within ACI.
- Integrate Cisco ISE, TrustSec, and micro-segmentation policies using ACI contracts.
- Automate network tasks using Python/Ansible for ACI REST API.
- Integrate L4-L7 services via ACI service graphs (F5/Citrix Load Balancers).
- Manage ADC platforms (F5, Citrix) including WAF, APM, and GSLB.
- Write and optimize complex iRules/TCL scripts.
- Ensure operational hygiene: proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and ITIL compliance.
- Oversee capacity planning, reporting, and disaster recovery for network infrastructure.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Terraform?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 8-12 years of experience in network delivery/operations.
- Expertise in Cisco ACI, DNAC, Wireless, routing & switching, and enterprise ADC platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Layer 4-7 protocols, SSL/TLS, DNS, and advanced networking concepts.
- Proficiency in automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform) for ACI and iControl REST API.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, ITIL.
- Experience in regulated environments and compliance-driven industries.