Remote Network Architect — Palo Alto & Juniper Expert

Cognizant; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable enterprise networks using Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. This is a remote role; applicants must be located in the US and authorized to work without sponsorship.

The Architect will lead hybrid solutions for hi-tech clients, mentor teams, ensure robust connectivity, strong security posture, and alignment of designs with business outcomes across complex

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise with Juniper platforms including Mist wireless, routing, switching, and SD-WAN.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewall platforms including policy design and threat prevention in large enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive enterprise network architectures integrating Palo Alto and Juniper platforms for secure, scalable connectivity.
• Develop scalable security designs using Palo Alto policies and segmentation strategies.

Skills

Palo Alto firewall platforms

Juniper switching & routing

Juniper Mist wireless

SD-WAN

Network security design

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Juniper devices

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable enterprise networks using Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. This is a remote role; applicants must be located in the US and authorized to work without sponsorship.

The Architect will lead hybrid solutions for hi-tech clients, mentor teams, ensure robust connectivity, strong security posture, and alignment of designs with business outcomes across complex