Remote Network Architect - Palo Alto & Juniper Expert

Cognizant; Montpelier (VT); 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 firewall and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. The Architect will drive hybrid work model solutions for hi-tech clients, ensuring connectivity, security, and operational efficiency across complex environments while mentoring teams.

This is a remote role for applicants located in the US and authorized to work without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on Juniper switching routing and SD-WAN experience.
• Strong Palo Alto firewall policy design and threat prevention expertise.
• Wireless design experience with Juniper Mist.
• Design scalable enterprise networks with high availability.
• Translate requirements into architecture documents and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise network architectures integrating Palo Alto and Juniper platforms for secure connectivity.
• Develop scalable security designs with segmentation strategies and policy enforcement.
• Create detailed design documentation for wired and wireless infrastructures.
• Optimize routing/switching across Juniper devices for low latency and reliability.
• Configure Juniper Mist wireless solutions for stable user experiences across locations.
• Review firewall rules and security policies to reduce risk and standardize configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with business goals.
• Mentor peers and junior architects on firewall design and routing strategies.
• Lead monitoring and observability practices across Palo Alto and Juniper frameworks.
• Evaluate emerging Palo Alto/Juniper technologies to improve automation and resilience.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.
• Coordinate change planning and cutovers in a hybrid work model.

Skills

Juniper switching

Palo Alto firewall

SD-WAN

Wireless networking

Network architecture

Policy design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Palo Alto CNSE

JNCIP Security

Tools

Juniper Mist

Palo Alto Firewall platform

VPN services

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to design and optimize secure, scalable network architectures using Palo Alto firewall and Juniper switching, routing, wireless, and security technologies. The Architect will drive hybrid work model solutions for hi-tech clients, ensuring connectivity, security, and operational efficiency across complex environments while mentoring teams.

This is a remote role for applicants located in the US and authorized to work without sponsorship.