VNF Orchestration Lead
cognizant technologies, Denver, CO, United States
VNF Orchestration Lead
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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
The Role: Cognizant seeks to hire an VNF Orchestration Lead for our IoT Practice. The IoT Practice provides Product Engineering best practice/standards development, deployment, management, and operational support across the communications, media and technology industry. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications below. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within this expanding global team.
Experience:
15 years of experience in working with RAN & Core Network, Virtualization
Sound knowledge on Cloud Computing technologies/SDN-NFV/MEC/SD-WAN
Hands-on experience on VNF/CNF Orchestration (Nokia/Ericsson/ONAP/etc)
Knowledge of 5G, LTE and IMS network call-flows and network architecture
Experience in developing ETL workflow, data acquisition optimization and data migration
Knowledge of design principles of OpenStack architecture and how networking operates in an OpenStack cloud
Experience with virtual application deployment (VNF & CNF) and Orchestration
Programming skills in Ansible & Python
Experience in ETSI SOL Compliance, Day 0/1/2 automation, Ansible Playbook
Lead the Orchestration of software architecture, defining the structure and components of complex systems
Capability to carry out performance tuning and resource optimization as required
Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories and collaboration with other developers
Knowledge of protocol analysis tools such as IrisView, NetScout and Wireshark
Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques
Experience in building DevOps Pipeline, TOSCA, Automation
Qualifications
The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and software requirements of Virtualization (VNF/CNF)
Familiarity with networking protocols for NBI/SBI integrations
Awareness of security best practices, as network devices need to be secure. This includes understanding encryption, authentication, and network security
Experience in 5G RAN- Core integration will be added advantage
Analyze and design resource orchestration system requirements based on standards (5G/ONAP) and product features
Certification in Linux, OpenStack, Ansible, Kubernetes, Cloud Security or equivalent
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
Applications will be accepted until 07/19/2024
The annual salary for this position is between $1,28,000 – $1,45,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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.
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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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
The Role: Cognizant seeks to hire an VNF Orchestration Lead for our IoT Practice. The IoT Practice provides Product Engineering best practice/standards development, deployment, management, and operational support across the communications, media and technology industry. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications below. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within this expanding global team.
Experience:
15 years of experience in working with RAN & Core Network, Virtualization
Sound knowledge on Cloud Computing technologies/SDN-NFV/MEC/SD-WAN
Hands-on experience on VNF/CNF Orchestration (Nokia/Ericsson/ONAP/etc)
Knowledge of 5G, LTE and IMS network call-flows and network architecture
Experience in developing ETL workflow, data acquisition optimization and data migration
Knowledge of design principles of OpenStack architecture and how networking operates in an OpenStack cloud
Experience with virtual application deployment (VNF & CNF) and Orchestration
Programming skills in Ansible & Python
Experience in ETSI SOL Compliance, Day 0/1/2 automation, Ansible Playbook
Lead the Orchestration of software architecture, defining the structure and components of complex systems
Capability to carry out performance tuning and resource optimization as required
Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories and collaboration with other developers
Knowledge of protocol analysis tools such as IrisView, NetScout and Wireshark
Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques
Experience in building DevOps Pipeline, TOSCA, Automation
Qualifications
The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and software requirements of Virtualization (VNF/CNF)
Familiarity with networking protocols for NBI/SBI integrations
Awareness of security best practices, as network devices need to be secure. This includes understanding encryption, authentication, and network security
Experience in 5G RAN- Core integration will be added advantage
Analyze and design resource orchestration system requirements based on standards (5G/ONAP) and product features
Certification in Linux, OpenStack, Ansible, Kubernetes, Cloud Security or equivalent
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
Applications will be accepted until 07/19/2024
The annual salary for this position is between $1,28,000 – $1,45,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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.
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