Manager - India Transmission & Access Engineering

Tata Communications; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in Wireless Last-Mile and IP networking to join our Service Planning team. The role will design, plan, develop, and support Layer 2/3 networks, wireless last-mile, and data services.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable, reliable network solutions, including design, testing, validation, deployment, and handover to operations.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Network Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networks and wireless last-mile solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop High-Level and Low-Level designs, migration plans, and MoP documents for network implementations.
• Define guidelines for wireless networks and services.
• Develop requirements for wireless traffic management and data services.
• Evaluate emerging wireless, IP, Ethernet, and data networking technologies.
• Design scalable network service solutions aligned with business goals.

Skills

Layer 2 switching

IP routing protocols

Wireless networking

Network security concepts

VMware/ESXi

Industrial OT Networking

Cisco ISE

Cisco Cyber Vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cisco ISE

Cisco Cyber Vision

VMware/ESXi

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with expertise in Wireless Last-Mile technologies and IP networking to join our Service Planning team. The role will be responsible for designing, planning, developing, and supporting network services across Layer 2/Layer 3, wireless last-mile, and data networks.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of network architecture, protocols, service design, capacity planning, troubleshooting methodologies, and emerging networking technologies. The candidate will work closely with network engineering, operations, OSS, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable, and technically feasible network solutions.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level/Detailed Design (LLD), migration plans, and Method of Procedure (MoP) documents for network implementations.


• Define and maintain technical guidelines, standards, and procedures for wireless networks and services.


• Develop guidelines and technical requirements for wireless traffic management and data services.


• Evaluate and analyze emerging wireless, IP, Ethernet, and data networking technologies and architectures for potential adoption.


• Design scalable and resilient network service solutions aligned with business requirements and strategic technology directives.


• Translate business and service requirements into detailed technical service requirements and network specifications.


• Support services throughout the complete lifecycle, from service inception and design through testing, validation, deployment, and operational handover.


• Develop technical specifications and provide engineering support for the development and integration of new and joint network services.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Network Engineering, Operations, OSS/BSS, Security, and Technology teams, to ensure successful service implementation.


• Provide technical inputs for network modernization, optimization, automation, and service transformation initiatives.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Layer 2 switching technologies and protocols, including VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP, and Link Aggregation/LACP.


• Strong understanding of IP networking and routing protocols, including Static Routing, OSPF, and BGP.


• Good understanding of wireless networking technologies and standards, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and LTE.


• Knowledge of network security concepts and protocols, including Wpa2/wpa3, AES, 802.1x, and radius.


• Experience in configuring, troubleshooting, and supporting routers, switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and related network infrastructure.


• Ability to provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to internal engineering/operations teams and external stakeholders.


• Ability to evaluate new networking technologies and assess their applicability to existing and future network architectures.


• Basic hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware/ESXi and virtual machines.


• Knowledge of Industrial OT Networking and Wired/Wireless Industrial Ethernet technologies, including: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP.


• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, authorization, and policy-based access.


• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Cisco Cyber Vision and Industrial OT network visibility, asset discovery, and security monitoring.


• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and translate business/service requirements into practical technical solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Network Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Network Planning, Service Planning, or a similar role.


• Strong understanding of enterprise/service-provider networking and wireless technologies.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.


• Ability to prepare and present technical designs, architecture documents, and service requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, or equivalent certifications are desirable.


• Experience with Cisco networking and security technologies would be an added advantage.