Ops Cloud Networking Architect

Cognizant; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking an experienced Network Architect in Bengaluru with 10+ years of hands-on expertise in enterprise network architecture, data center networking, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure). The role involves designing, implementing, and operating complex DC/WAN/Wi-Fi networks, with emphasis on redundancy, security, and high availability.

The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives, develop comprehensive HLD/LLD diagrams, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise network architecture, design, implementation and operations.
• Strong data center networking expertise incl. routing, switching, VLANs, redundancy.
• Hands-on SD-WAN architecture, deployment, migration and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi/Wireless architecture, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Cloud networking knowledge with AWS and/or Azure, including hybrid connectivity.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, DNS, DHCP and network security.
• Experience in network operations, incidents, problem management and performance optimization.
• Ability to develop HLD/LLD, diagrams, and migration plans.
• Strong troubleshooting across DC, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi‑Fi and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Experience in enterprise network architecture, design, implementation, and operations.
• Handle data center networking tasks including routing, switching, VLANs, redundancy, and high availability.
• Manage SD-WAN architecture deployment, migration, and troubleshooting.
• Design and optimize Wi‑Fi/Wireless networks for performance and reliability.
• Integrate cloud networking with AWS or Azure and hybrid connectivity.
• Apply knowledge of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, DNS, DHCP and security concepts.
• Oversee network operations, incidents, problem management and performance optimization.
• Develop high-level and low-level designs, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Enterprise network architecture

Data center networking

SD-WAN deployment

Wi-Fi architecture

Cloud networking AWS

Cloud networking Azure

TCP/IP

BGP/OSPF

VPN

Job description

Experience: 10+ Years
Role: Network Architect

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Experience in enterprise network architecture, design, implementation, and operations.
• Strong expertise in Data Center Networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, redundancy, and high-availability architectures.
• Hands-on expertise in SD-WAN architecture, deployment, migration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise Wi-Fi/Wireless architecture, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Good expertise in Cloud Networking, preferably AWS and/or Azure, including hybrid connectivity and network integration.
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and network security concepts.
• Experience handling network operations, incidents, problem management and performance optimization.
• Ability to develop HLD/LLD, network diagrams, technical standards, and implementation/migration plans.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across complex DC, WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud network environments.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to provide technical leadership to engineering and operations teams.

Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, SD-WAN, AWS, or Azure Networking.