Network engineer- SDWAN

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

CCNP Enterprise certification

Herramientas

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)

vManage

vSmart

vBond

vEdge/cEdge

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Zscaler

Azure networking

AWS networking

SASE/SSE platforms

Descripción del empleo

Location: Michigan

About the role

As an Infrastructure Architect - Network & SASE, you will make an impact by leading the architecture, modernization, and transformation of a large-scale enterprise WAN environment across the EMEA region. You will be responsible for designing and implementing strategic network solutions, driving Cisco SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) initiatives, and ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity that supports critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team working collaboratively with security, cloud, infrastructure, and service provider teams.

In this role, you will

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise WAN solutions across the EMEA region.
• Design, deploy, and optimize Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (formerly Viptela) environments, including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge/cEdge technologies.
• Own and administer the Cisco vManage platform, including template management, policy deployment, software lifecycle management, monitoring, and operational governance.
• Design and implement centralized SD-WAN policies through vManage, including application-aware routing, segmentation, QoS, security policies, and traffic engineering.
• Manage provisioning, onboarding, and configuration of SD-WAN edge devices using vManage templates and automation capabilities.
• Lead WAN circuit migrations, upgrades, technology refreshes, and connectivity transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement SASE/SSE solutions leveraging Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, or equivalent platforms.
• Develop High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation (HLDs/LLDs), implementation plans, and change management documentation.
• Define network architecture standards covering routing, security, segmentation, resiliency, and performance optimization.
• Ensure network platforms remain compliant with lifecycle standards through software upgrades, configuration governance, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure network services align with business and security requirements.
• Coordinate with service providers for circuit provisioning, renewals, upgrades, escalations, and SLA management.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and utilization, proactively identifying optimization opportunities and operational risks.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across SD-WAN, routing, security, and connectivity domains, including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and edge devices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams.

What you need to have to be considered

• 10+ years of Network Architecture and Design experience, including large-scale enterprise WAN environments.
• Excellent hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela).
• Deep expertise with Cisco SD-WAN technologies including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge/cEdge.
• 5+ years of experience operating at a CCNP Enterprise level with a valid Cisco certification.
• 3+ years of experience implementing and supporting SASE/SSE solutions such as Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong expertise in WAN architecture, routing, switching, network security, and enterprise connectivity.
• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, route maps, policy controls, ACLs, VPNs, IPsec, QoS, and network segmentation.
• Experience leading network transformation initiatives, software lifecycle management, and governance activities.
• Strong stakeholder management, vendor management, and communication skills.
• Experience leading network engineering, architecture, or transformation teams.

These will help you stand out

• Experience supporting global enterprise networks across multiple geographic regions.
• Experience with Azure and AWS networking, hybrid connectivity, and cloud integration.
• Proficiency with network automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Experience developing network standards, governance frameworks, and architecture roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust and modern SASE security architectures.
• Industry-recognized networking and security certifications such as Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, SASE/SSE, or cloud networking certifications.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.