Network Evangelist

Cognizant Technology Solutions
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 95K

Job location

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Network Security
Network Architecture
Network Service
Wide Area Networks

Job description

combines hands-on technical delivery, thought leadership, presales engagement, and community evangelism. You'll work directly with clients, run POCs, shape architectures, and represent our consultancy's network vision across the industry.Interested in this fantastic opportunity? Get in touch and apply today!Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & DeliveryDesign, implement and optimise advanced network solutions across enterprise, cloud and hybrid environments.Conduct deep-diving assessments, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.Lead network transformation projects with a focus on quality, scalability and reliability.Deliver technical proof-of-concepts to validate solutions and demonstrate value to clients.Evangelism, Influence & Thought LeadershipAct as a strong advocate for modern networking, both internally and externally.Produce engaging technical content including blogs, demos, videos and deep-dive sessions.Present confidently at events, webinars and customer workshops.Stay informed on industry trends, emerging architectures and evolving vendor ecosystems.Client Engagement & Pre-SalesEngage with customers early to understand requirements and guide technical direction.Translate complex networking concepts into clear, meaningful insights.Support pre-sales activities such as scoping, solution design, RFP responses and vendor comparisons.Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to senior leaders.Vendor CollaborationWork closely with key network vendors to understand product roadmaps and partner programmes.Align client requirements with the right vendor ecosystem, including SD-WAN, SASE, routing, switching and cloud networking.Support the development and maintenance of strategic vendor relationships and certifications.Internal EnablementMentor engineers on best practices, architecture patterns and modern network technologies.Contribute to the creation of new service offerings, frameworks and technical assets.Share knowledge proactively to strengthen the capability of the wider engineering team.Skills & Experience Required TechnicalStrong background in enterprise networking, ideally within a consultancy or vendor-led environment.Expertise in routing, switching, wireless, network security, and cloud networking.Familiarity with modern ecosystems such as SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, and network automation.Confidence in delivering POCs, demos, and hands-on technical workshops.Soft Skills & BehaviourExcellent with people - able to build trust, engagement, and long-lasting relationships.Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills.Ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.Comfortable representing the network practice across a variety of platforms and forums.Desirable CertificationsCCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, cloud networking certifications, or vendor-specific equivalents.Evidence of community involvement, talks, blogging, or advocacy work is advantageous.What's on OfferA high-impact role representing our network capability across the industry.Opportunities to work with leading network vendors and partners.Continuous professional development, including support with advanced certifications.A collaborative, innovative engineering culture.Salary: £100,000LocationHybrid - typically 2-3 days per week in London#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs, A leading consulting firm in London is seeking an AI + Data Evangelist. This role focuses on driving awareness and adoption of AI, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of telecom..., A leading IT consultancy in the UK is looking for a charismatic Network Evangelist to drive modern network solutions and enhance client engagement. In this hybrid role, you will champion advanced network architectures and collaborate with both clients and vendors. The...

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About the company

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