Accounts Payable, Application Programming Interface (API), Broadband, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation), Internet Service Providers, Network Programming, Network Routing, Network Switching, Offshoring, Organizational Skills, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Assurance, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), REST (Representational State Transfer), Risk Management, Technical Leadership, Time Management, VMWare, Wireless Communications
Technical Lead - Networking & Wireless
Location: Fully onsite. Englewood, CO
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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.
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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
o Ruckus AP
o 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
o Act as the primary point of contact for onsite client stakeholders.
o Own project planning, execution tracking, risk management, and dependency tracking.
o 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