Enterprise SD-WAN Architect: Cisco, SASE & Cloud WAN

Cognizant

Dearborn (MI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Cognizant seeks an Infrastructure Architect - Network & SASE to lead architecture, modernization, and transformation of a large-scale WAN across the EMEA region. You will design and implement Cisco SD-WAN and SASE initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity for critical business operations, collaborating with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in network architecture, Cisco SD-WAN expertise, and CCNP Enterprise certification, plus

Qualifications

10+ years of Network Architecture and Design experience in large-scale WAN environments.
Hands-on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) expertise.
5+ years operating at a CCNP Enterprise level with valid Cisco certification.
3+ years implementing SASE/SSE solutions (Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, etc.).
Strong WAN, routing, switching, security and enterprise connectivity skills.
Experience leading network transformation projects and governance.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and design of enterprise WAN solutions across regions.
Design and optimize Cisco SD-WAN environments and vManage platform governance.
Develop HL/LLD documents, implementation plans, and change management artifacts.
Coordinate circuit migrations, upgrades, and connectivity transformations.
Collaborate with security, cloud, and infra teams to align with requirements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to delivery teams.