Technical Lead: Networking & Wireless Programs

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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

• Octo Scope

• 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.

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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, Octo Scope)

• 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