Senior WAN & Security Network Engineer

FlagshipKansas; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist focusing on design deployment and optimization of PaloAlto Prisma, 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years of hands‑on experience with network security principles, VPNs, QoS, and experience in coordinating with the service provider for various issues throughout the life cycle of the circuit.
• Strong Design expertise in WAN , 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 Hands‑on experience in any SSE products and advanced knowledge of routing protocols ( BGP , OSPF , route-maps, ACLs).
• Should have a valid CCNP Enterprise certification
• Good to have any SASE or SSE certification

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 creating the change for the Activity, post coordinating with the various stakeholders.
• Ensuring the devices are upgraded to the latest recommended version and the Data are maintained properly in all the database and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to Network standard is maintained and Business is not impacted.
• Coordinate with service providers for Quotes, circuit Renewal, Circuit delivery, Circuit upgradation, SLA claim

Skills

Network security

VPNs

QoS

WAN design

Cisco SD-WAN

Viptela

IPsec

Communication skills

Tools

Prisma Access SSE

Viptela vManage

Cisco IOS

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist focusing on design deployment and optimization of PaloAlto Prisma, 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.