Senior SD-WAN & Network Security Architect

Cognizant; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma, SD-WAN, and Cisco Catalyst solutions for secure and resilient enterprise connectivity. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align with business outcomes and requires CCNP Enterprise and SSE certifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This position is based in Raleigh, NC, and involves coordination with service providers and

Qualifications

• Hands-on network security principles and WAN design experience.
• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN Viptela and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale WAN solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of EMEA WAN Network requirements including Circuit migration, Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Develop HLD and deployment plans and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are upgraded to latest versions and data is maintained in databases and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards without impacting business.
• Coordinate with service providers for quotes, circuit renewal, delivery, upgrades, and SLA claims.

Skills

Network security

VPNs

QoS

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN

IPsec

BGP

OSPF

Route maps

ACLs

Education

CCNP Enterprise certification

SSE certification

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto Prisma, SD-WAN, and Cisco Catalyst solutions for secure and resilient enterprise connectivity. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align with business outcomes and requires CCNP Enterprise and SSE certifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This position is based in Raleigh, NC, and involves coordination with service providers and