Technical Lead Networking & Wireless

• Job Title: Technical Lead - Networking & Wireless
• Location: Fully onsite. Englewood CO
• Experience Required: 10-12 Years
• Work Authorization: Sub-contractor not Allowed / only w2

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 & APs (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