Remote Infra Network Architect: Cisco SD-WAN & SASE Expert

Cognizant; Columbia (SC); 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 is seeking an experienced Infra Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale enterprise WAN and network security solutions. The role emphasizes Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Prisma Access SSE, and secure connectivity across global environments.

You will develop HLDs/LLDs, oversee deployments, and align with security standards while guiding engineering teams and coordinating with providers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 10+ years in enterprise network design, implementation and architecture.
• Deep WAN architecture and design expertise.
• 10+ years with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) technologies including vManage/vSmart/vBond/vEdge.
• Strong experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE/SASE.
• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, route-maps, ACLs, and traffic engineering.
• Understanding of VPN technologies, IPsec, QoS, and network security architecture.
• Proven ability to design, deploy and support large-scale global WAN environments.
• Experience coordinating with telecom providers and managing carrier services.
• Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and deployment of enterprise WAN solutions.
• Architect and implement Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) using vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge.
• Design and deploy Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE/SASE for secure remote access and cloud security.
• Develop High-Level Designs and Low-Level Designs, implementation plans, and change docs.
• Provide advanced routing and switching expertise including BGP/OSPF and QoS.
• Ensure adherence to security standards including IPsec VPNs and secure connectivity.
• Lead lifecycle management: upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards and uptime.
• Manage telecom providers, circuit procurement, renewals, and SLA management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams through reviews and improvements.

Skills

WAN architecture

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE/SASE

BGP

OSPF

Route-maps

ACLs

Traffic engineering

VPN technologies

IPsec

QoS

Security architecture

SASE

Education

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

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)

Tools

vManage

vSmart

vBond

vEdge

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Infra Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale enterprise WAN and network security solutions. The role emphasizes Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Prisma Access SSE, and secure connectivity across global environments.

You will develop HLDs/LLDs, oversee deployments, and align with security standards while guiding engineering teams and coordinating with providers and stakeholders.