Deputy General Manager - Cloud & Security Product Management

Tata Communications; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications is seeking an experienced Network Architecture/Consulting Leader to design enterprise and service provider IP/MPLS networks and drive SD-WAN/SDA projects across global customers.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, solution governance, and pre-sales support, with emphasis on security, cloud networking, and multi-vendor environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
• 15–20+ years of experience in Network Architecture / Engineering / Consulting.
• Certifications preferred: CCNP / CCIE / HCIE (R&S).
• AWS Certified (Cloud Practitioner or above).
• Strong experience in global customer delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise and service provider IP/MPLS networks, ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience.
• Lead SD-WAN (Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela) and SDA deployments, including design, migration, and optimization.
• Define and implement SASE architectures integrating secure access, cloud-delivered security, and Zero Trust frameworks.
• Develop HLD/LLD, BOMs, and transformation roadmaps aligned to customer requirements.
• Lead large-scale network migration, LAN/WAN transformation, and DC modernization programs with minimal service disruption.
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle – design, implementation, testing, and handover.
• Ensure network uptime, capacity planning, and change governance across multi-site environments.
• Support multi-vendor integrations (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint, F5, Huawei).
• Implement and manage Next-Gen Firewalls, VPNs, Identity-based access (ISE), and Zero Trust models.
• Design cloud-based security using SASE principles (SWG, CASB, ZTNA).
• Strengthen enterprise security posture via segmentation, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation frameworks.
• Design and integrate cloud networking (AWS / hybrid cloud) with enterprise WAN architectures.
• Enable secure connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect-type setups) between on-prem and cloud.
• Support cloud-native network transformations and SDN adoption.
• Lead operations of large-scale networks (routers, switches, firewalls) across global environments.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, customer discussions, and governance forums.
• Provide pre-sales and solution consulting support, contributing to proposals and business growth.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on routing, switching, SD-WAN, and security technologies.
• Drive best practices, automation adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration for successful

Skills

Routing & Switching

SD-WAN

SDA (DNAC/ISE)

Security Architecture

Cloud Networking

Zero Trust

VPNs

Multi-vendor

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN

DNAC

ISE

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Check Point

Job description

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Broad outline of the Role

• Experienced Network & Security Consulting Leader supporting business growth through solution development, technical governance, presales support, bid management, SOW and CIS development across Enterprise, Data Centre, Service Provider and Security domains.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• 15–20+ years of experience in Network Architecture / Engineering / Consulting
• Certifications preferred:
  • CCNP / CCIE / HCIE (R&S)
  • AWS Certified (Cloud Practitioner or above)
• Strong experience in global customer delivery environments

Other Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, Segment Routing)
• Experience with enterprise/data center/ISP networks
• Hands-on experience in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco SDA (DNAC, ISE)
• Strong understanding of SDN, automation, and intent-based networking
• Experience with Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, Checkpoint)
• Knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust, identity-based security
• Strong exposure to VPNs (site-to-site, remote access), network segmentation
• Exposure to AWS / hybrid cloud networking
• Understanding of cloud security and networking constructs
• Networking tools: SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, AKIPS, NNMI
• Platforms: Cisco ACI, DNAC, ISE

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise and service provider IP/MPLS networks, ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience
• Lead SD-WAN (Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela) and SDA deployments, including design, migration, and optimization
• Define and implement SASE architectures integrating secure access, cloud-delivered security, and Zero Trust frameworks
• Develop HLD/LLD, BOMs, and transformation roadmaps aligned to customer requirements
• Lead large-scale network migration, LAN/WAN transformation, and DC modernization programs with minimal service disruption
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle – design, implementation, testing, and handover
• Ensure network uptime, capacity planning, and change governance across multi-site environments
• Support multi-vendor integrations (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint, F5, Huawei)
• Implement and manage Next-Gen Firewalls, VPNs, Identity-based access (ISE), and Zero Trust models
• Design cloud-based security using SASE principles (SWG, CASB, ZTNA)
• Strengthen enterprise security posture via segmentation, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation frameworks
• Design and integrate cloud networking (AWS / hybrid cloud) with enterprise WAN architectures
• Enable secure connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect-type setups) between on-prem and cloud
• Support cloud-native network transformations and SDN adoption
• Lead operations of large-scale networks (routers, switches, firewalls) across global environments
• Drive stakeholder engagement, customer discussions, and governance forums
• Provide pre-sales and solution consulting support, contributing to proposals and business growth
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on routing, switching, SD-WAN, and security technologies
• Drive best practices, automation adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional collaboration for successful