Solution Architect - Telecom Background

20+ years of Experience in Telecom (OSS, Provisioning Solutions, Service Assurance Systems) or Cable Network (CPE-Cable Modem/WiFi etc, CMTS, OLT/ONU etc)
Strong Program Management & Customer Management expereince with following expertise
- Expertise in Program Management, Cost/Financial Management , People Management
- Expertise in Requirment analysis, Estimation, Developing delivery strategy, High level Solution Design
- Familiarity to systems in Telecom like Provisioning Systems, Service Assurance (ServiceNow / Netcracker / Netcool / Amdocs etc), Inventory Managmeent (Servicenow TNI/Blueplanet etc)
- Familiarity to systems in Cable Network like Device engineering (Cable Modem, WiFi, STB, EMTA, RDK/OpenWRT/PurpleWRT etc), CMTS, TR069, etc
- Familiarity in Network Engineering, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms is a plus
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to effectively prioritize tasks for Self and team in a high-pressure environment.
- Proven customer facing experience and leading/managing a team of Architects and Project Managers
- Execllent communication skills
- Customer Experience Management

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $153K to 165K

depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Last date of application - 12/15/2025