Tata Consultancy Services
Solution Architect _ Network Transformation
Tata Consultancy Services, Edison, New Jersey, us, 08818
Job Description:
Lead solutioning and delivery architecture for largescale network modernization programs across WAN/LAN/WLAN and cloud networking. Own endtoend designs for SDWAN to SASE/ZeroTrust transitions, NetworkasaService (NaaS) models, multicloud connectivity patterns, and observability/automation, aligning to business outcomes, security, and experience (SLA/XLA).
Roles and Responsibilities
Own discovery, assessment and targetstate reference architectures for enterprise networks (WAN/LAN/WLAN, DC/Cloud, OT/edge). Design and document HLD/LLD for SDWAN platforms and SASE/ZeroTrust controls (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS). Define multicloud networking patterns (AWS TGW/Transit, Azure vWAN/Route Server, GCP NCC) and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/Direct Connect/Interconnect). Shape LAN/WLAN modernization (intentbased/SDAccess, WiFi 6/6E/7) and campus segmentation with identityaware policies. Lead PoCs and solution validation; create BOMs/BOQs, migration runbooks, fallback plans, test/UAT approaches and acceptance criteria. Partner with OEMs and Telcos; evaluate NaaS constructs and commercials; contribute to makevsbuy decisions. Embed observability and AIOps; specify telemetry, synthetics, and experience metrics (e.g., XLA) and define SLOs/SLIs. Industrialize network automation (Ansible/Terraform, pipelines, IaC/GitOps), golden configs and compliance guardrails. Contribute to pursuits (RFI/RFP/Orals), solution narratives, effort/cost models and risk registers; ensure solution governance and signoffs. Provide architecture oversight into delivery; guide transition, cutovers, hypercare and handover; coach architects/engineers. Author reusable patterns/accelerators and knowledge assets for the practice; evangelize TCS frameworks and best practices. Qualifications:
Mandatory Skills Experience:
1218+ years in networking with 6+ years as an architect delivering global programs (>200 sites or equivalent scale). Proven track record leading assessments, roadmaps, designs and migrations for SDWAN/SASE and campus/DC modernization. Experience in multivendor, multisupplier environments; comfortable with Guardian/Service Integration models. Consulting orientation with strong clientfacing communication, storytelling and executive presentation skills. Education & Certifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering/technology (or equivalent experience). One or more vendor/industry certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7/8, ZIA/ZCCP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, TOGAF/ITIL (preferred).
Technical Skills:
Deep architecture expertise in two or more SDWAN stacks (e.g., Cisco Viptela/Meraki, Aruba EdgeConnect, Versa, Fortinet, Palo Alto/Prisma, Juniper). Handson design of SASE components (SWG, CASB/DLP, ZTNA, FWaaS) with vendors such as Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or Cloudflare. Cloud networking across AWS/Azure/GCP (Transit/HubandSpoke, vWAN, Route Server, TGW, NCC), DNS/DHCP/IPAM (e.g., Infoblox) and identityaware segmentation. Campus & DC networking (EVPN/VXLAN, SDA/ACI or equivalent), Wireless (WiFi 6/6E/7), NAC/802.1X. Automation and IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD) and scripting (Python/Bash) to codify design, config and operational workflows. Observability & Digital Experience Monitoring (e.g., ThousandEyes, AppNeta, Datadog, Dynatrace) and NPM/NPMD stacks; capacity and performance engineering. Security fundamentals: ZeroTrust architectures, micro/macrosegmentation, certificate/PKI, encryption, BCP/DR for networks. Understanding of OT/Industrial networks and Private 5G/LTE (nicetohave) for shopfloor and edge scenarios. Desired Skills
Customer focus and ownership mindset; ability to balance value, risk and cost. Collaborative leadership across architecture, engineering, security and operations. Structured problemsolving; crisp writing; ability to create compelling solution narratives. Success Measures / KPIs
Solution quality and governance (architecture checkpoints passed, deployment exceptions). Pursuit impact (win rate/shortlists, solution scoring, commercial hygiene). Migration outcomes (cutover success rate, MTTR, performance uplift, XLA improvements). Automation and standardization (golden configs/templates; % infra as code). Salary Range: $136,500-$210,800 a year
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Lead solutioning and delivery architecture for largescale network modernization programs across WAN/LAN/WLAN and cloud networking. Own endtoend designs for SDWAN to SASE/ZeroTrust transitions, NetworkasaService (NaaS) models, multicloud connectivity patterns, and observability/automation, aligning to business outcomes, security, and experience (SLA/XLA).
Roles and Responsibilities
Own discovery, assessment and targetstate reference architectures for enterprise networks (WAN/LAN/WLAN, DC/Cloud, OT/edge). Design and document HLD/LLD for SDWAN platforms and SASE/ZeroTrust controls (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS). Define multicloud networking patterns (AWS TGW/Transit, Azure vWAN/Route Server, GCP NCC) and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/Direct Connect/Interconnect). Shape LAN/WLAN modernization (intentbased/SDAccess, WiFi 6/6E/7) and campus segmentation with identityaware policies. Lead PoCs and solution validation; create BOMs/BOQs, migration runbooks, fallback plans, test/UAT approaches and acceptance criteria. Partner with OEMs and Telcos; evaluate NaaS constructs and commercials; contribute to makevsbuy decisions. Embed observability and AIOps; specify telemetry, synthetics, and experience metrics (e.g., XLA) and define SLOs/SLIs. Industrialize network automation (Ansible/Terraform, pipelines, IaC/GitOps), golden configs and compliance guardrails. Contribute to pursuits (RFI/RFP/Orals), solution narratives, effort/cost models and risk registers; ensure solution governance and signoffs. Provide architecture oversight into delivery; guide transition, cutovers, hypercare and handover; coach architects/engineers. Author reusable patterns/accelerators and knowledge assets for the practice; evangelize TCS frameworks and best practices. Qualifications:
Mandatory Skills Experience:
1218+ years in networking with 6+ years as an architect delivering global programs (>200 sites or equivalent scale). Proven track record leading assessments, roadmaps, designs and migrations for SDWAN/SASE and campus/DC modernization. Experience in multivendor, multisupplier environments; comfortable with Guardian/Service Integration models. Consulting orientation with strong clientfacing communication, storytelling and executive presentation skills. Education & Certifications:
Bachelors degree in engineering/technology (or equivalent experience). One or more vendor/industry certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7/8, ZIA/ZCCP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, TOGAF/ITIL (preferred).
Technical Skills:
Deep architecture expertise in two or more SDWAN stacks (e.g., Cisco Viptela/Meraki, Aruba EdgeConnect, Versa, Fortinet, Palo Alto/Prisma, Juniper). Handson design of SASE components (SWG, CASB/DLP, ZTNA, FWaaS) with vendors such as Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or Cloudflare. Cloud networking across AWS/Azure/GCP (Transit/HubandSpoke, vWAN, Route Server, TGW, NCC), DNS/DHCP/IPAM (e.g., Infoblox) and identityaware segmentation. Campus & DC networking (EVPN/VXLAN, SDA/ACI or equivalent), Wireless (WiFi 6/6E/7), NAC/802.1X. Automation and IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD) and scripting (Python/Bash) to codify design, config and operational workflows. Observability & Digital Experience Monitoring (e.g., ThousandEyes, AppNeta, Datadog, Dynatrace) and NPM/NPMD stacks; capacity and performance engineering. Security fundamentals: ZeroTrust architectures, micro/macrosegmentation, certificate/PKI, encryption, BCP/DR for networks. Understanding of OT/Industrial networks and Private 5G/LTE (nicetohave) for shopfloor and edge scenarios. Desired Skills
Customer focus and ownership mindset; ability to balance value, risk and cost. Collaborative leadership across architecture, engineering, security and operations. Structured problemsolving; crisp writing; ability to create compelling solution narratives. Success Measures / KPIs
Solution quality and governance (architecture checkpoints passed, deployment exceptions). Pursuit impact (win rate/shortlists, solution scoring, commercial hygiene). Migration outcomes (cutover success rate, MTTR, performance uplift, XLA improvements). Automation and standardization (golden configs/templates; % infra as code). Salary Range: $136,500-$210,800 a year
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