Senior Network & SD-WAN Architect – Prisma & Cisco

Cognizant; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE, SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst and SD-WAN Viptela solutions for secure, resilient enterprise connectivity. The role requires authorization to work in the US without sponsorship and emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes.

You will lead WAN design and deployment, create HLDS, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure devices and data are up

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years of hands-on network security and WAN experience.
• Strong design expertise in WAN and Cisco SD-WAN Viptela with IPsec.
• Experience coordinating with service providers throughout circuit lifecycle.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale WANs.
• Knowledge of Prisma Access SSE or similar SSE products required or preferred.
• CCNP Enterprise certification is required; SSE or related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of WAN requirements including Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Develop HLD and deployment plans and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are upgraded to latest recommended versions and data updated in databases/tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards without business impact.
• Coordinate with service providers for quotes, circuit renewal, delivery, upgrades, and SLA tracking.

Skills

Network security

VPNs

QoS

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN Viptela

IPsec

Communication skills

CCNP Enterprise

SSE certification

Tools

Prisma Access SSE

Cisco vManage

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE, SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst and SD-WAN Viptela solutions for secure, resilient enterprise connectivity. The role requires authorization to work in the US without sponsorship and emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes.

You will lead WAN design and deployment, create HLDS, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure devices and data are up