SDWAN

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Global WAN & WAN Integrator to design, implement, and optimize large-scale WAN/SD-WAN architectures. This role involves hands-on work with Cisco SD-WAN, data/control policies, and template management, ensuring high performance and reliability across global networks.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in WAN/SD-WAN, strong routing skills, and ITIL understanding. The position emphasizes stakeholder coordination, project delivery, and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 8+ years in WAN, SD-WAN, enterprise networking.
• Basic knowledge of Nexus/LAN.

Responsibilities

• Handling design and optimize WAN/SD-WAN.
• Improve performance and user experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and RCA.
• Manage incident lifecycle and resolve outages.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement.
• Communicate with global stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts.

Skills

WAN design

SD-WAN design

BGP routing

OSPF routing

Traffic engineering

Nexus switches

Cisco ISR/ASR

vEdge/cEdge

IPSec VPN

ITIL

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Category

Details

Certifications & Experience

CCNP , ENSDWI (preferred); 8+ years in WAN, SD-WAN, Enterprise networking; Basic knowledge of Nexus/LAN

Global WAN & SD-WAN Expertise

Design and manage Global WAN architecture; Hands-on Cisco SD-WAN , Control Policies, Data Policies, DIA design NetFlow monitoring; Template management (Feature & Device Templates); OMP; DMVPN deployment & migration; IPSec VPN implementation; WAN optimization

Routing & Networking Skills

Strong in BGP, OSPF; EIGRP (good to have); Expertise in Overlay/Underlay design; Traffic engineering & path selection

Cisco Hardware Expertise

Knowledge of Cisco ISR/ASR routers; SD-WAN Edge (vEdge/cEdge); Catalyst & Nexus switches; Hardware lifecycle, capacity planning, HA designs

Project & Delivery

WAN to SD-WAN transformation projects; Application/system deployment; Project management & execution; Network migration, rollout & optimization

Process & Domain Knowledge

Strong ITIL & service lifecycle understanding; Knowledge of network operations; Exposure to GxP, SOX, Data Privacy (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Handling design & optimize WAN/SD-WAN; Improve performance & user experience; Advanced troubleshooting & RCA; Handle P1/P2 incidents and ensure timely resolution; Manage incident lifecycle and take ownership of critical outages; Drive standardization and continuous improvement

Stakeholder & Communication

Provide technical leadership; Work with global stakeholders; Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively

Job Description for Global WAN & WAN Integrator