[Remote] Network Technology Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant provides IT infrastructure services, including network services and cybersecurity solutions. The company is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist to design, deploy, and optimize WAN, Cisco SD-WAN, and Palo Alto Prisma Access solutions while coordinating with stakeholders and service providers.

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

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• * 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

Benefits

• Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions

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