Remote Network Architect - Juniper & Palo Alto Design

Cognizant; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable network architectures using Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. This remote role requires US location and aligns designs with business outcomes for hi-tech clients.

You will mentor teams, drive hybrid work solutions, and ensure robust connectivity, strong security posture, and operational efficiency across complex enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Juniper Mist wireless, routing and switching.
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewall platforms and policy design.
• Experience designing secure, scalable enterprise networks for hi-tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise network architectures integrating Palo Alto and Juniper platforms.
• Develop scalable security designs with Palo Alto policies and segmentation.
• Create detailed design documentation for wired and wireless infrastructures.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior architects.

Skills

Juniper Mist

Palo Alto Firewall

SD-WAN

Network Security

Education

Palo Alto Networks PCN Engineer

Juniper JNCIP Security

Tools

Juniper Mist

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable network architectures using Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. This remote role requires US location and aligns designs with business outcomes for hi-tech clients.

You will mentor teams, drive hybrid work solutions, and ensure robust connectivity, strong security posture, and operational efficiency across complex enterprise environments.