Senior SD-WAN Network Architect (Cisco) - Remote

Cognizant; Chicago (IL); À distance; USD 99 000 - 114 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Résumé du poste

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and modernize secure, high‑performing enterprise networks using Cisco SD‑WAN, Meraki, and Viptela. The role focuses on scalable architectures supporting hybrid work, global operations, and reliable connectivity.

You will mentor teams, guide complex incidents, and partner with security, cloud, and delivery teams to ensure secure, efficient networks. This is a remote role open to qualified applicants in the Chicago area, with Cognizant's

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise routing and switching experience including Cisco switching and routing protocols.
• 10+ years SD-WAN design experience in complex enterprise environments.
• 5–10 years Cisco Meraki SD-WAN architecture, policy design and branch connectivity.
• 5+ years Juniper experience in enterprise networks.
• Strong hands-on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Viptela experience.
• Deep understanding of network security fundamentals and segmentation.
• Experience supporting hybrid work, branch connectivity, and cloud access.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication for design decisions and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Design scalable SD-WAN solutions across branch, remote, and enterprise locations.
• Architect Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN and Viptela to support application-aware routing.
• Define end-to-end network architectures for hybrid work and services.
• Design and optimize routing and switching for campus, branch, and data center.
• Review topologies and traffic to improve availability and WAN utilization.
• Create architecture diagrams, configuration standards, migration plans, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, app, and operations teams to align with policies.
• Provide guidance during incidents related to SD-WAN, routing, switching, and performance.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis for growth.
• Mentor teams on SD-WAN design and troubleshooting practices.

Connaissances

SD-WAN design

Routing

Switching

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN

Viptela

Network security fundamentals

Hybrid work support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Outils

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

Viptela

Juniper

Description du poste

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and modernize secure, high‑performing enterprise networks using Cisco SD‑WAN, Meraki, and Viptela. The role focuses on scalable architectures supporting hybrid work, global operations, and reliable connectivity.

You will mentor teams, guide complex incidents, and partner with security, cloud, and delivery teams to ensure secure, efficient networks. This is a remote role open to qualified applicants in the Chicago area, with Cognizant's