Network Support Specialist – Voice & Cisco DNA Center

Key Responsibilities

• Cisco DNA Center & Network Administration
• Administer and maintain Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and Network Access Control (NAC) environments.
• Apply network standards, templates, and policies across enterprise infrastructure.
• Monitor network health, compliance, and performance through DNA Center dashboards.
• Maintain network asset inventory and configuration records.
• Voice Systems Support
• Support Cisco Call Manager and enterprise voice infrastructure.
• Aid with Microsoft Teams Voice migration activities.
• Troubleshoot voicemail systems and voice-related issues.
• Coordinate support and lifecycle management of Cisco IP telephony solutions.
• Network Monitoring & Operations
• Configure and support SolarWinds network monitoring solutions.
• Integrate monitoring tools with ITSM platforms for automated incident management.
• Monitor alerts, investigate issues, and coordinate resolution activities.
• Troubleshoot NTP, DHCP, and related network service issues.
• Security & Compliance
• Maintain Cisco ISE and NAC security policies.
• Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and remediation activities.
• Participate in change management and infrastructure governance processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to resolve network-related issues.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, architecture documentation, and configuration records.
• Document infrastructure changes, upgrades, and operational procedures.
• Provide regular status updates and technical reports.
• Maintain implementation plans and support documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or network support.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and NAC technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications and voice systems administration.
• Experience with SolarWinds Network Monitoring and ITSM integrations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Voice/Direct Routing solutions.
• Understanding of network security, access control, and compliance frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Collaboration, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale voice migration projects.
• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring, automation, and network management tools.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $49,001- $90,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

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 contribution
• 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.