Network Architect at Tata Consultancy Services

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Demonstrated advanced experience in enterprise network architecture, engineering, implementation, and operational reliability at a level appropriate for this role. • Advanced knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, data-center connectivity, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP,VLANs, VPNs, NAT, segmentation, and load balancing. • Hands-on experience with enterprise-class routers, switches, wireless platforms, firewalls, and network security technologies. • Ability to design and review secure, scalable, resilient, and highly available network solutions. • Deep troubleshooting capability across network layers and complex connectivity environments. • Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, access controls, compliance practices, and secure architecture principles. • Experience establishing performance metrics and managing network availability, capacity, latency, and operational risk. • Demonstrated experience leading complex network initiatives and collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams. • Experience defining engineering standards, processes, procedures, lifecycle plans, and technical best practices. • Ability to identify technical dependencies, interoperability concerns, risks, and operational requirements during solution design. • Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a subject-matter expert on large or complex network initiatives. • Exposure to network automation, infrastructure-as-code, and reduction of repetitive operational activities is preferred. Roles & Responsibilities • Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data-center connectivity solutions. • Translate business requirements into resilient network architectures and recommend improvements to solution quality. • Provide senior engineering expertise across routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, segmentation, load balancing, and connectivity technologies. • Evaluate dependencies, interoperability, security, operational requirements, and technical risks when designing solutions. • Provide senior-level support for complex incidents, performance degradation, connectivity issues, and recurring problems. • Establish and monitor network performance and operational metrics and recommend corrective actions for capacity, availability, and latency risks. • Lead network projects and provide technical leadership to project teams and cross-functional stakeholders. • Scope technical deliverables, requirements, dependencies, risks, and issues for complex initiatives. • Define, document, and implement network engineering standards, processes, procedures, and technical best practices. • Support lifecycle planning, modernization, automation, and technology evaluation activities. • Ensure network solutions align with applicable security policies, standards, procedures, and compliance requirements. • Mentor network engineers, act as a subject-matter expert, and build effective relationships with internal teams,customers, vendors, and partners Salary Range-$120,000-$140,000 a year #LI-KR3 TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insu rance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.a Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing </div

Requirements

Must-haves

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Demonstrated advanced experience in enterprise network architecture, engineering, implementation, and operational reliability at a level appropriate for this role.
Advanced knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, data-center connectivity, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP,VLANs, VPNs, NAT, segmentation, and load balancing.
Hands-on experience with enterprise-class routers, switches, wireless platforms, firewalls, and network security technologies.
Ability to design and review secure, scalable, resilient, and highly available network solutions.
Deep troubleshooting capability across network layers and complex connectivity environments.
Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, access controls, compliance practices, and secure architecture principles.
Experience establishing performance metrics and managing network availability, capacity, latency, and operational risk.
Demonstrated experience leading complex network initiatives and collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams.
Experience defining engineering standards, processes, procedures, lifecycle plans, and technical best practices.
Ability to identify technical dependencies, interoperability concerns, risks, and operational requirements during solution design.
Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a subject-matter expert on large or complex network initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data-center connectivity solutions.
Translate business requirements into resilient network architectures and recommend improvements to solution quality.
Provide senior engineering expertise across routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, segmentation, load balancing, and connectivity technologies.
Evaluate dependencies, interoperability, security, operational requirements, and technical risks when designing solutions.
Provide senior-level support for complex incidents, performance degradation, connectivity issues, and recurring problems.
Establish and monitor network performance and operational metrics and recommend corrective actions for capacity, availability, and latency risks.
Lead network projects and provide technical leadership to project teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
Scope technical deliverables, requirements, dependencies, risks, and issues for complex initiatives.
Define, document, and implement network engineering standards, processes, procedures, and technical best practices.
Support lifecycle planning, modernization, automation, and technology evaluation activities.

Nice-to-haves

Exposure to network automation, infrastructure-as-code, and reduction of repetitive operational activities is preferred.

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Dental

Vision

401k

Parental Leave