Senior SD-WAN & Network Security Architect

Cognizant; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize WAN and SD-WAN solutions, including Prisma Access SSE. You will work with cross-functional teams to align network outcomes with business goals.

The role requires hands-on WAN experience, strong design skills, and CCNP Enterprise certification. This position rewards performance with an annual incentive program where applicable.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on experience with network security principles, VPNs, QoS, and coordinating with service providers.
• Strong WAN design expertise in Cisco SD-WAN Viptela (vSmart, vBond, vManage, vEdge) and IPsec.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale WAN solutions with strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of Prisma Access SSE or SSE products and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, route-maps, ACLs).
• CCNP Enterprise certification required; SASE/SSE certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of WAN network requirements including Circuit migration, Cisco SD-WAN and Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Develop HLD and deployment plans and coordinate changes 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

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

CCNP Enterprise certification

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN Viptela

IPsec

Prisma Access SSE

BGP

OSP F

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize WAN and SD-WAN solutions, including Prisma Access SSE. You will work with cross-functional teams to align network outcomes with business goals.

The role requires hands-on WAN experience, strong design skills, and CCNP Enterprise certification. This position rewards performance with an annual incentive program where applicable.