Network Technology Specialist

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE, SD-WAN, and Cisco Catalyst solutions to deliver secure, resilient, high-performing enterprise connectivity. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align network outcomes with business goals.

You will lead WAN design across global environments, coordinate with service providers for circuits, ensure devices are current, and drive standardization while minimizing

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on network security and WAN experience.
• Strong design, deployment, and troubleshooting of large WANs.
• CCNP Enterprise certification required; SSE/SASE certs are a plus.
• Experience coordinating with service providers for circuit lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of WAN requirements including Cisco SD-WAN and Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Develop high-level designs and deployment plans, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are updated to latest versions and data is maintained in tools and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards with minimal business impact.
• Coordinate with service providers for quotes, circuit renewal, delivery, upgrades, SLA claims.

Skills

Network security

VPNs

QoS

Cisco SD-WAN

Viptela

IPsec

Routing protocols

BGP/OSPF

CCNP Enterprise

SASE/SSE certs

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist 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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Applications will be accepted until September 25th 2026.

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