Technical Lead - Networking & Wireless

JD: Role: Technical Lead - Networking & Wireless Role Overview Cognizant is seeking an experienced Technical Lead - Networking & Wireless to lead and deliver complex network and wireless programs in a Service Provider environment. This role requires strong hands on technical knowledge, close coordination with offshore delivery teams, and direct interaction with onsite client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead end to end delivery of network and wireless programs for large enterprise/service provider clients. Coordinate execution with offshore engineering, validation, and vendor teams. Act as the primary point of contact for onsite client stakeholders. Own project planning, execution tracking, risk management, and dependency tracking. Drive cross functional alignment across firmware, network, cloud, QA, and operations teams. Translate client requirements into clear technical and execution plans. Ensure release readiness, quality, and on time delivery of milestones. Required Technical Skills (Hands on Experience Mandatory) BNG / SP Edge architecture Ciena Benu vBNG (virtual, running on VMware / UCS infrastructure) RADIUS / AAA load, scaling, and subscriber management Provisioning Systems using REST APIs Wireless Controllers and Access Points Ruckus AP Cisco OctoScope Cisco ASR 9000 Network switching and routing fundamentals Required Experience & Skills 10–12 years of experience in networking, wireless, or broadband delivery. Proven experience in Service Provider / ISP environments. Strong system level understanding of subscriber networks and wireless infrastructure. Experience in client facing, onsite technical project management roles. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to coordinate and drive execution across global/offshore teams. Strong ownership mindset with focus on delivery and quality. Top Skills BNG / SP Edge architecture Ciena Benu vBNG (virtual, VMware / UCS) RADIUS / AAA, subscriber scale & load GRE tunnels QoS policy enforcement Provisioning systems (SCPS) using REST APIs Wireless Controllers & Client (Ruckus AP, OctoScope) Cisco ASR 9000 Additional Details Team size --> 1 onsite and 9 offshore key deliverables Act as the primary point of contact for onsite client stakeholders. Own project planning, execution tracking, risk management, and dependency tracking. Drive cross functional alignment across firmware, network, cloud, QA, and operations teams. direct reports --> None unique selling points - > Good in hands on knowledge in Networking & Wireless protocols Team culture - Collaborative, Supportive, Friendly and Flexible #J-18808-Ljbffr TechDigital Group