Technical Lead - Networking & Wireless

JD:

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.

• 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.

• 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
• Octo Scope
• Cisco ASR 9000
• Network switching and routing fundamentals

• 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.

• 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

• 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