Onsite SD-WAN Network Engineer: Prisma & Viptela

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 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