Cognizant · 1 day ago
Senior Network Engineer
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $133K/yr
8+ years expCognizant 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, optimizing network operations, and ensuring reliability to support 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
Required
8+ years of enterprise networking experience designing, implementing, and managing large-scale networks
5+ years of hands-on experience with Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN
Advanced expertise in Cisco Switching and Routing
Proven experience designing and owning enterprise network architectures
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in hybrid enterprise environments
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
Indian Express
2026-02-04
Hindu Business Line
2026-02-03
Mexico Business
2026-02-03
Company data provided by crunchbase