Senior WAN Architect: SD-WAN, Prisma, Cisco

Cognizant; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist focusing on design deployment and optimization of Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE, SDWAN and Cisco Catalyst and SDWAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure resilient, high performing enterprise connectivity and collaborate with cross functional teams to align with business outcomes. TApplicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of hands-on network security and WAN design experience.
• Strong design expertise in WAN and Cisco SD-WAN Viptela and IPsec.
• Experience coordinating with service providers across circuit lifecycles.
• Knowledge of Prisma Access SSE or similar SSE products.
• CCNP Enterprise certification; SSE/SASE certifications are a plus.
• Ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale WAN architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of WAN requirements including Cisco SD-WAN and Prisma Access.
• Develop high/low-level design plans and coordinate changes with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are upgraded and data is accurately maintained in tools and databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards with minimal business impact.
• Coordinate with service providers for quotes, circuit renewals, delivery, upgrades, and SLAs.

Skills

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN Viptela

IPsec

Network security principles

VPNs

QoS

Cross-functional coordination

Prisma Access SSE

CCNP Enterprise

SASE / SSE certification

Education

CCNP Enterprise

Tools

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Cisco SD-WAN

vSmart/vBond/vManage

vEdge

IPsec

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist focusing on design deployment and optimization of Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE, SDWAN and Cisco Catalyst and SDWAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure resilient, high performing enterprise connectivity and collaborate with cross functional teams to align with business outcomes. TApplicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the