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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 IMS Voice 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 IMS Core, Virtualization
Experience in networking protocols such as SIP, IP, and LTE, and SS7 protocols
Hands-on experience on voice and multimedia communication services, VNF/CNF orchestration
Hands-on experience with IMS network components such as Call Session Control Functions (CSCF) (Preferred to have Media Gateway Control Functions (MGCF), and Home Subscriber Servers (HSS))
Experience in integrating other network components such as the IP network and the radio access network with IMS
Knowledge of 3GPP IMS core standards
Experience with virtual application deployment and Orchestration
Experience in Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and JS/python/ansible
Knowledge of LTE (EPC) packet data core, Policy/charging and QoS enforcement in packet data networks, and services including RCS or VoLTE
Lead designs/evolution to cloud native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker), and/or OpenStack
Ability to train and mentor junior engineers on IMS network integration and maintenance
Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories and collaboration with other developers
Advanced knowledge of protocol analysis tools such as IrisView, NetScout and Wireshark
Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques
Experience in building DevOps Pipeline (Jenkins etc.), Automation
Qualifications
Should be adaptable and able to learn new technologies and network components quickly (VNF/CNF)
IMS Core Engineer should have a strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for IMS network deployment and maintenance.
Awareness of security best practices, as network devices need to be secure. This includes understanding encryption, authentication, and network security.
Experience in testing on new SBC solutions like cloud SBC, and new vendor products such as Metaswitch, Genband, Mavenir etc.
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
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.
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.
Joining location-Philadelphia, New Jersey location open
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services
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