Network Engineer SD WAN

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Engineer- SD WAN to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma, SDWAN, and Cisco Catalyst SDWAN/Viptela solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, resilient, high-performing enterprise connectivity in the EMEA/Global context.

The role requires hands-on expertise in SD-WAN, routing protocols, and security principles, with CCNP Enterprise certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of hands-on network security and WAN design experience.
• Strong design and deployment expertise for Cisco SD-WAN Viptela and related devices.
• Experience coordinating with service providers across circuit lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of WAN requirements including Cisco SD-WAN and Prisma Access SSE.
• Develop high-level designs and deployment plans with stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure devices are current and data is properly maintained in tools.

Skills

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN

IPsec

Prisma Access SSE

Viptela vSmart/vBond/vManage/vEdge

Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)

Education

CCNP Enterprise Certification

Tools

Prisma Access

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Engineer- SD WAN focusing on design deployment and optimization of Palo Alto Prisma, SDWAN and Cisco Catalyst and SDWAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure resilient, high performing enterprise connectivity and collaborate with cross functional teams to align with business outcomes.

About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:

Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of EMEA WAN Network requirements including Circuit migration, Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Develop HLD and deployment plans and creating the change for the Activity, post coordinating with the various stakeholders.
• Ensuring the devices are upgraded to the latest recommended version and the Data are maintained properly in all the database and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to Network standard is maintained and Business is not impacted.
• Coordinate with service providers for Quotes, circuit Renewal, Circuit delivery, Circuit upgradation, SLA claim

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):

• Minimum 6-10 years of hands-on experience with network security principles, VPNs, QoS, and experience in coordinating with the service provider for various issues throughout the life cycle of the circuit.
• Strong Design expertise in WAN, Cisco SD-WAN Viptela (vSmart, vBond, vManage, vEdge) and IPsec.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale WAN solutions with strong communication skills
• Good understanding of Prisma Access SSE or Hands-on experience in any SSE products and advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route-maps, ACLs).
• Should have a valid CCNP Enterprise certification
• Good to have any SASE or SSE certification