Remote Network Architect: Enterprise Security Networking

Cognizant; Concord (NH); Remote; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design secure and scalable enterprise networks using Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching/routing. This remote US role requires strong security posture and operational excellence across complex environments while mentoring teams and aligning designs with business outcomes.

The Architect will drive hybrid work strategies for hi‑tech clients, ensuring robust connectivity, and will guide operational teams through complex problem analysis, incident

Qualifications

• Palo Alto Networks Engineer certification or equivalent.
• Juniper JNCIP Security or equivalent certification.
• Experience designing secure, scalable enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise network architectures with Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching/routing.
• Develop scalable security designs with segmentation and NGFW capabilities.
• Create detailed design documentation for wired and wireless infra.
• Optimize routing and switching for high performance and low downtime.
• Configure Juniper Mist wireless solutions for stable hybrid environments.
• Review firewall rules and policies to enforce standardized configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into network/security designs.
• Mentor peers on firewall design, routing, and wireless optimization.
• Implement monitoring and observability across Palo Alto and Juniper infrastructures.

Skills

Juniper Mist

Routing & Switching

Palo Alto

SD-WAN

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Juniper Mist

Juniper switching

SD-WAN

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design secure and scalable enterprise networks using Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching/routing. This remote US role requires strong security posture and operational excellence across complex environments while mentoring teams and aligning designs with business outcomes.

The Architect will drive hybrid work strategies for hi‑tech clients, ensuring robust connectivity, and will guide operational teams through complex problem analysis, incident