Remote Network Architect: Palo Alto & Juniper

Cognizant; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable networks using Palo Alto firewall and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. The role focuses on hybrid/remote delivery for high-tech clients, ensuring robust connectivity, strong security posture, and efficient operations across complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include creating detailed designs, guiding implementation, reviewing policies, and mentoring teams while aligning

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper Mist platforms for wireless, routing and switching.
• Strong expertise with Palo Alto firewall platforms including policy design and threat prevention.
• Experience designing secure scalable networks for large enterprises.
• Ability to translate business needs into network and security designs.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication.

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/wireless infrastructures built on Juniper hardware and Juniper Mist platforms.
• Optimize routing and switching for high performance and low downtime.
• Configure Juniper Mist wireless solutions for stable user experiences across locations.
• Review firewall rules and access controls to improve posture and consistency.

Skills

Juniper Mist

Palo Alto firewall

SD-WAN

Wireless networking

Network security design

Routing and switching

Documentation

Tools

Juniper Mist

Palo Alto Networks

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable networks using Palo Alto firewall and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. The role focuses on hybrid/remote delivery for high-tech clients, ensuring robust connectivity, strong security posture, and efficient operations across complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include creating detailed designs, guiding implementation, reviewing policies, and mentoring teams while aligning