Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, transformation, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud environments. The architect will be responsible for defining the strategic network roadmap, driving modernization initiatives, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity, and supporting large-scale global operations.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching, AWS networking, Velo Cloud SD-WAN, network security, and hybrid cloud architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
- Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis.
- Design and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Data Center, Cloud networking and Juniper network architectures.
- Develop network standards, policies, and best practices.
- Lead network modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cloud Networking, BlueCat DDI internal & external DNS and Automation.
- Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, wireless, security, and hybrid-cloud environments.
- Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies.
- Perform capacity planning, network performance analysis, and optimization.
- Lead major migration, integration, and transformation projects.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Create and maintain architecture documents, network diagrams, and technical standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring for engineering and operations teams.
- Act as the escalation point for complex network issues and RCA activities
- Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and technology roadmaps.
- Lead network transformation initiatives supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and technology modernization.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state network solutions.
- Establish architecture governance and design review processes.
Routing & Switching Architecture
- Design, implement, and optimize large-scale enterprise routing and switching environments.
- Architect highly available network solutions
- Ensure network resiliency, scalability, and business continuity through redundant design principles.
Juniper Network Solutions
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Juniper platforms and technologies.
- Drive standardization and optimization of Juniper infrastructure globally.
Network Security Architecture
- Develop secure network designs aligned with enterprise cybersecurity standards.
- Integrate:
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Juniper SRX Firewalls
- IDS/IPS
- Network Segmentation
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Zscaler Connectivity(ZIA and ZPA)
- Clear Pass NAC
- Collaborate with security teams on compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.
SD-WAN & Global Connectivity
- Design and optimize SD-WAN solutions supporting global locations.
- Improve WAN performance, application experience, and cloud access.
- Lead carrier and connectivity evaluations.
Technical Leadership
- Provide architectural leadership across global infrastructure teams.
- Mentor L2/L3 engineers and technical leads.
- Support major incidents, problem management, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
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Security Technologies
- Palo Alto
- Juniper SRX
- IDS/IPS
- Zscaler
- NAC
- Zero Trust
Enterprise Infrastructure
- SD-WAN
- Data Center Networking
- Spine-Leaf Architecture
- Wireless Networking
- Disaster Recovery & High Availability
Leadership Competencies
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder & Executive Communication
- Vendor Management
- Risk Management
- Service Transformation
- Manufacturing & Global Operations Support
Salary Range : $120,000 to $150,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Pare ntal Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: 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.
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE