Remote Infra Network Architect - Cisco SD-WAN & SASE

Cognizant; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant seeks an Infrastructure Network Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise WAN and security solutions, focusing on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and Prisma Access SSE/SASE. The role requires 10+ years of enterprise network experience, strong routing/SW skills, VPN/IPsec, QoS, and collaboration with global teams to deliver secure connectivity and modernized networks.

Applicants must hold a CCNP Enterprise and a bachelor’s degree; salary is $90,000–$112,000 plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network design, implementation, and architecture.
• Deep expertise in WAN architecture and design.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) technologies including: vManage, vSmart, vBond, vEdge
• Strong experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE/SASE solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of: BGP, OSPF, Route-maps, ACLs, Traffic engineering
• Strong understanding of: VPN technologies, IPsec, QoS, Network security architecture, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and supporting large-scale global WAN environments.
• Experience coordinating with telecommunications providers and managing carrier services.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects, initiatives, or technical teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of enterprise WAN solutions.
• Architect and implement Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions using vManage/vSmart/vBond/vEdge.
• Design and deploy Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE/SASE solutions for secure access.
• Develop HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans, and change management documentation.
• Provide advanced routing and switching expertise including BGP/OSPF and traffic engineering.
• Ensure adherence to network security standards, VPNs, IPsec, QoS and segmentation.
• Lead network lifecycle management activities including upgrades and remediation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to maintain standards.
• Manage telecom providers, carrier services, and SLA coordination.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

WAN architecture

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE/SASE

BGP

OSPF

Route-maps

ACLs

Traffic engineering

VPN technologies

IPsec

QoS

Network security architecture

SASE

Leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline

CCNP Enterprise certification

Tools

vManage

vSmart

vBond

vEdge

Job description

Cognizant seeks an Infrastructure Network Architect to lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise WAN and security solutions, focusing on Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and Prisma Access SSE/SASE. The role requires 10+ years of enterprise network experience, strong routing/SW skills, VPN/IPsec, QoS, and collaboration with global teams to deliver secure connectivity and modernized networks.

Applicants must hold a CCNP Enterprise and a bachelor’s degree; salary is $90,000–$112,000 plus