Tata Consultancy Services

Network Architect

Tata Consultancy Services$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) components and multi-region fabric design.
  • Expert-level knowledge of advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
  • Proficiency in Zero Trust Architecture and firewall technologies like Palo Alto.
  • Extensive experience in hybrid cloud networking and data center fabric architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware and virtualization platforms.
  • Advanced proficiency in automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Strong background in network governance and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Define enterprise network architecture that aligns with business objectives.
  • Manage legacy WAN alongside Cisco SD-WAN environments for stable connectivity.
  • Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity solutions across major platforms.
  • Implement Zero Trust principles within security architecture and firewall management.
  • Utilize monitoring tools for enhancing network visibility and reliability.
  • Drive network automation and CI/CD pipelines to promote innovation.
  • Establish network design standards and mentor technical teams in compliance and governance.
  • Lead resolution of complex networking issues to optimize performance and cost.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual incentive for employee performance.
  • Comprehensive medical, health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Family support including parental and maternity leaves.
  • Diverse insurance options including auto, home, and identity theft protection.
  • Convenience benefits like commuter support and education reimbursement.
  • Generous time off policies including vacation and sick leave.
  • Legal and financial assistance programs, including a 401K plan and student loan refinancing.
Full Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

  • SD-WAN & Overlay Architecture: Deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) components vManage, vSmart, vBond, OMP, TLOC, BFD. Multi-region fabric design and scalability planning
  • Routing & Core Networking: Expert-level knowledge of BGP (including EVPN), EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing and advanced traffic engineering
  • Network Security & Segmentation: Expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, IPsec, Secure Access (ZTNA), Micro-segmentation and firewall technologies including Palo Alto (policy, NAT, VPN, Panorama) and Zscaler integration
  • Cloud & Data Center Networking: Hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), VPC/VNet design, multi-cloud connectivity, DC fabric (VXLAN EVPN, ACI).
  • Infrastructure & Platforms: Experience with enterprise-grade hardware (Cisco ISR/ASR Router, Catalyst 9000/8000V, Nexus series) and virtualization platforms, Cisco wireless (enterprise environments) and OOB management tools like Opengear. Experience with F5 load balancers, Cisco tools like Catalyst Center & ThousandEyes and monitoring platforms for performance visibility and troubleshooting
  • Automation & Programmability: Advanced automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Terraform; CI/CD pipelines for network deployments
  • Strategy & Governance: Enterprise network strategy, cost optimization, vendor management, compliance and architectural governance


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Architecture & Strategy - Defines enterprise network architecture aligned with business goals. Designs scalable, secure solutions across WAN, LAN, DC and cloud with HLD/LLD.
  • SD-WAN & WAN Operations - Manages both legacy WAN (MPLS/DMVPN) and Cisco SD-WAN environments. Ensures stable multi-region connectivity and optimizes traffic performance using Application-Aware Routing.
  • Cloud & Data Center Integration - Architects hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Implements modern data center fabrics ensuring seamless integration.
  • Security Architecture Implements Zero Trust principles with strong segmentation, encryption, and firewall policies. Designs and manages Palo Alto firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, Panorama) and Zscaler integration.
  • Monitoring, Tools & OOB Management Utilizes Cisco Catalyst Center, ThousandEyes, Cisco ISE, Opengear (OOB) for network visibility, proactive monitoring and high availability during outages
  • Automation & Innovation - Drives automation using Python, Ansible and infrastructure-as-code tools. Builds CI/CD pipelines and promotes intent-based and self-healing networks.
  • Governance & Leadership - Establishes standards, conducts design reviews and ensures compliance. Mentors teams and acts as a technical SME for key initiatives.
  • Troubleshooting & Optimization - Leads resolution of complex network issues using deep analysis techniques. Optimizes performance and cost through continuous monitoring and tuning


Salary Range-$90,000-$120,000 a year

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TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Grow th: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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