Remote Network Architect: Secure Hybrid Networking

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); 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 technology. The Architect will drive hybrid work model solutions for hi-tech clients, ensuring robust connectivity, strong security posture and operational excellence across enterprise environments.

This remote role requires US location and authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing enterprise network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive enterprise network architectures integrating Palo Alto firewall platforms with Juniper switching and wireless solutions for secure, reliable connectivity.

Skills

Analytical communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Security posture

Hybrid work design

Education

Palo Alto Networks PCNSE

Juniper JNCIP Security

Tools

Juniper Mist

Juniper switching

Juniper routing

Palo Alto firewall

Palo Alto policies

VPN

SD-WAN

Wireless networking

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 technology. The Architect will drive hybrid work model solutions for hi-tech clients, ensuring robust connectivity, strong security posture and operational excellence across enterprise environments.

This remote role requires US location and authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.