IP & SDWAN Solution Architect - Deputy General Manager

Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS); Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS) is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and deliver enterprise IP/MPLS networks and complex SD-WAN transformations for global customers. You will drive design, migration, and security architectures across multi-site environments.

The role requires 15-20+ years in network architecture/engineering, CCNP/CCIE/HCIE and AWS certifications, and deep expertise in SD-WAN, SDA, and cloud networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering is required.
• 15-20+ years of experience in network architecture/engineering/consulting.
• Certifications CCNP/CCIE/HCIE and AWS Certified required.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise IP/MPLS networks for scalability and resilience.
• Lead SD-WAN and SDA deployments including design and migration.
• Define SASE architectures with Zero Trust and cloud-delivered security.
• Develop high-level and low-level designs, BOMs, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead large-scale network migrations, LAN/WAN transformations, and DC modernization.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle from design to handover and testing.
• Ensure uptime, capacity planning, and multi-site change governance.
• Mentor teams on routing, switching, SD-WAN, and security technologies.

Skills

Routing & Switching

BGP

OSPF

MPLS L2/L3 VPNs

Segment Routing

SD-WAN (Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela)

SDA (DNAC, ISE)

SDN & automation

Zero Trust & SASE concepts

VPNs (site-to-site, remote)

Cloud networking (AWS / hybrid)

Cloud security concepts

Networking tools (SolarWinds, Cisco P

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

CCNP / CCIE / HCIE (R&S)

AWS Certified (Cloud Practitioner or above)

Job description

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