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Cognizant · 1 day ago

Senior Network Engineer

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $133K/yr

8+ years exp

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to architect and enhance a secure, scalable enterprise network for a hybrid workforce. The role involves leading SD-WAN and core switching and routing initiatives, ensuring network reliability and supporting the company’s strategic objectives.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN solutions to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity

Integrate and optimize Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) within enterprise environments

Lead switching and routing architecture across campus, branch, and distributed networks

Translate business and application requirements into scalable, reliable network designs

Drive network optimization initiatives to improve performance, resiliency, and traffic flow

Act as a technical authority, providing architectural guidance and mentorship to engineers

Troubleshoot complex network issues and lead root-cause analysis efforts

Define and maintain network architecture standards, diagrams, and documentation

Ensure network designs align with security, compliance, and industry best practices

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned with long-term strategy

Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver network initiatives successfully

Qualification

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WANCisco Catalyst SD-WANCisco SwitchingRoutingEnterprise networking experienceNetwork architecture designAnalytical skillsHybrid enterprise experienceProblem-solving skillsEffective communication