Senior SD-WAN Architect — Global Enterprise Networking

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); In loco; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant is seeking a Senior SD-WAN Network Architect to design and optimize secure SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE) for large enterprise and automotive clients worldwide. You will own architecture decisions end-to-end from HLDs through deployment and shape how a global network scales for years to come.

Based in Dearborn, MI, this onsite role requires 5 days a week in a Cognizant office or client site.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in network design and with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela SD-WAN).
• CCNP or higher-level network knowledge, with a valid Cisco certification (CCNP Enterprise required).
• 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access, zScaler, or an equivalent SASE solution.

Mansioni

• Lead the design and implementation of EMEA WAN network requirements, including circuit migration, Cisco SD-WAN, and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Own High-Level Designs (HLDs) and deployment plans end-to-end, coordinating change activities across stakeholders.
• Keep the network current and well-documented, with devices upgraded to the latest recommended versions and data accurate across all systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evolve network standards without disrupting the business.
• Manage service-provider relationships across quotes, renewals, circuit delivery, upgrades, and SLA claims.
• Bring deep design expertise in Cisco SD-WAN Viptela (vSmart, vBond, vManage, vEdge) and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE to solve real architecture challenges, not just tickets.
• Apply advanced routing knowledge, including BGP, OSPF, route-maps, and ACLs, to keep a large-scale network fast and reliable.
• Strengthen network security posture through VPNs, QoS, and close coordination with service providers across the circuit lifecycle.
• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale WAN solutions, and communicate the reasoning behind your decisions clearly to technical and business audiences alike.

Conoscenze

Network design

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)

BGP/OSPF routing

VPNs & security integration

SASE/SSE concepts

Formazione

CCNP Enterprise or higher

Strumenti

Cisco SD-WAN Viptela suite

Prisma Access SSE

Zscaler

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant is seeking a Senior SD-WAN Network Architect to design and optimize secure SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE) for large enterprise and automotive clients worldwide. You will own architecture decisions end-to-end from HLDs through deployment and shape how a global network scales for years to come.

Based in Dearborn, MI, this onsite role requires 5 days a week in a Cognizant office or client site.