IP & SDWAN Solution Architect - Deputy General Manager

Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS); Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS) in Chennai is seeking an Experienced Network & Security Consulting Leader to shape enterprise and service provider networks. You will design, architect, and govern complex IP/MPLS, SD-WAN, and cloud-security programs across global clients.

Lead SD-WAN (Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela) and SDA deployments, implement SASE with Zero Trust, and develop HLD/LLD, BOMs, and transformation roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years in Network Architecture / Engineering / Consulting.
• 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.
• 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

Cisco SDA

Security architecture

Cloud networking

Zero Trust

VPNs

AWS Cloud

Automation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco Prime

AKIPS

NNMI

Job description

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

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

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

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