Senior SD-WAN & Prisma Network Architect

Cognizant; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant seeks a Senior Network Technology Specialist to lead design, deployment and optimization of Palo Alto Prisma, SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst and SD-WAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure, resilient, high-performing enterprise connectivity. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align network outcomes with business goals and requires strong communication skills.

Required hands-on experience (6–10 years) in network security, WAN design, and vendor coordination; CCNP Enterprise

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on experience with network security, VPNs, and QoS.
• Strong WAN design and deployment expertise with Cisco SD-WAN and Viptela.
• Experience coordinating with service providers across circuit life cycle.
• CCNP Enterprise certification required; SSE knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of WAN network requirements and SD-WAN solutions.
• Develop high-level design and deployment plans and coordinate changes with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are upgraded and data maintained in databases/tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards with minimal business impact.

Skills

Network security

VPNs

QoS

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN

Viptela

Prisma Access SSE

SSE certification

Education

CCNP Enterprise

Job description

Cognizant seeks a Senior Network Technology Specialist to lead design, deployment and optimization of Palo Alto Prisma, SD-WAN and Cisco Catalyst and SD-WAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure, resilient, high-performing enterprise connectivity. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align network outcomes with business goals and requires strong communication skills.

Required hands-on experience (6–10 years) in network security, WAN design, and vendor coordination; CCNP Enterprise