Network Engineer-SD WAN

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Network Engineer-SD WAN to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE, SD-WAN, and Cisco Catalyst-based networks for enterprise connectivity in Dearborn, MI. This onsite role focuses on secure, resilient networks and cross-functional collaboration to align with business outcomes.

You will lead design efforts, coordinate with providers, ensure device upgrades, and maintain data accuracy in systems, with opportunities to advance network agility and security

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of hands-on experience with network security, VPNs, QoS and coordinating with service providers throughout circuit lifecycles.
• Strong WAN design, Cisco SD-WAN Viptela and IPsec expertise; able to design, deploy and troubleshoot large-scale WAN.
• Solid knowledge of Prisma Access SSE or SSE products and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route-maps, ACLs).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of WAN network solutions including Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE.
• Develop HLD and deployment plans and coordinate changes with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are upgraded to latest versions and data is accurately maintained in databases/tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standard WAN practices without impacting business.
• Coordinate with service providers for circuit quotes, renewal, delivery, upgrades and SLA claims.

Skills

Network security

VPNs

QoS

Service provider coordination

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN Viptela

IPsec

WAN troubleshooting

Prisma Access SSE

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ACLs)

SSE certification

Education

CCNP Enterprise certification

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Engineer-SD WAN focusing on design deployment and optimization of PaloAlto 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. This is an onsite role based out of Dearborn, MI.

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

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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