Senior Network Architect - Sd-Wan, Cloud & Netdevops

Senior Network Architect – Sd Wan Cloud Netdevops Location: New Jersey (including Johnston RI, Dallas TX, Nashville TN, Iselin NJ, Westwood or Medford MA, or Phoenix AZ and several other locations) Work arrangement: 4 days in the office from any of our locations. Hybrid or remote option not available. Relocation not eligible. Contract: Full-time Salary Range: $114,000 - $152,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings if applicable. Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage automated network infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) and hybrid-cloud environments (Equinix/Megaport). Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Itential, Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline network configuration and deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network automation strategies and integrate them with cloud-native services. Automate Spine‑Leaf architecture for hybrid‑cloud application hosting. Develop automation builds to establish network security rules, ensuring secure and efficient traffic management. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on network automation best practices. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in multi‑cloud & hybrid‑cloud automation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 5+ years of experience in networking, with at least 3 years focused on network automation. Proficiency in Terraform, Itential, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and Bash. Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPCs/VNETs/VCNs, AWS TGW, Azure vWAN, OCI DRG, Private Links, DirectConnect, ExpressRoute, FastConnect, routing, switching, IPsec, VPNs, SG/NSG and Next Generation firewalls. Hands‑on experience with Arista Spine‑Leaf technologies, especially CloudVision Portal. Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks physical and virtual firewalls, including configuration and API management. Experience in large‑scale environments, preferably within the financial sector. Familiarity with Network Monitoring and Management tools. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or HashiCorp Cloud Engineer or Aviatrix ACE IaC are highly desirable. Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Harness, GitLab CI). Benefits Competitive pay. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. Retirement benefits. Maternity/paternity leave. Flexible work arrangements. Education reimbursement. Wellness programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability. Background Check Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based on legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information. Visa and Sponsorship Cognizant will not offer visa sponsorship now or any time in the future. Job Posting This posting is open until 8/31/2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Transaction Network Services (Tns)