Network Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Network Architect to design and implement network solutions, focusing on Data Center and Enterprise Networking. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various networking technologies, including SDWAN and firewall configurations, alongside strong troubleshooting skills. This full-time position is located in Pune, Maharashtra, and involves ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructures, developing deployment plans, and lead projects to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of overall network architecture and security principles.
• Experience with troubleshooting Data Center related technologies.
• Proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining Network Devices.
• Experience with SDWAN and cloud networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions across all technologies.
• Create detailed technical documentation including design documents and operational manuals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to translate business needs into specs.
• Perform pre/post-migration testing and issue resolution.
• Manage incidents, change processes, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Enterprise and Data Center Networking

SDWAN

Velo Cloud

LAN

WLAN

Firewall

Palo Alto Prisma Access

Network automation skills

Data Center Technologies

Network protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Education

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Velo SDWAN, Palo Alto Certified Professional)

HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect

Tools

Cisco CCNP

Cisco CCIE

Network monitoring tools

Ticket management tool

Job description

Responsibilities

• Enterprise and Data Center Networking, SDWAN, Velo Cloud, LAN, WLAN, Firewall, Palo Alto Prisma Access (SASE), Security, switching, Cloud, Azure networking, network automation skills
• Create detailed technical documentation, including design documents (LLD, HLD), deployment guides, and operational manuals.
• Plan and execute in depth technical activity, influencing the direction of activities/plans and providing technical insight and guidance to others.
• Lead the design and architecture of network solutions across all technologies
• Develop comprehensive deployment plans, including network topology, routing strategies, and security measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of network solutions
• Configure and optimize network appliances and orchestrators.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure
• Execute pilot migrations and full-scale rollouts.
• Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migration.
• Perform pre-migration testing, validation, and post-migration support
• Investigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologies
• Manage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers’ expectations
• Ensuring accurate recording of all cases using the Customer’s ticket management tool and closing within agreed timeframes
• Using the central document repository, to ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practice
• Supporting and taking ownership of ad-hoc projects to develop the Network capabilities within the team.
• Supporting wider team with knowledge share, via knowledge base communications (emails, how-to guides etc.) and contribution at team meetings
• L3 network designing, implementation architecture, and discussions with wider stakeholders
• Prepare and High-level Network design and low-level design.
• Data Center Technologies (3 Tier Network Design and SDN Understanding).
• Lead network transformational projects to meet customers requirements.
• Strong understanding & hands on experience on Authentication protocols like EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, SSO, TACACS, Radius
• ClearPass integration with 3rd party tools like AD, Azure AD, Firewall, MDM etc.
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE across different architectures (Routing and Switching, Data Center, Network Function Virtualization, Firewall security and SD WAN)
• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Network Architect – Data Center
• Managing Incident and Change management
• ITIL process knowledge would be preferred.
• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Velo SDWAN, Palo Alto Certified Professional) are a plus
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Network Devices such as SDN, ACI, NFV, NSX, Aruba LAN/WLAN Switches, WAN routers, Firewalls SDWAN devices.
• Understand various network monitoring tools
• In-depth knowledge of overall network architecture, features, and capabilities.
• Proficiency in network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), VPN technologies, and firewall configurations.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Configuration and administration of Logical VMs in Virtual environment
• Strong in troubleshooting of Data Center related technologies
• Manage Escalation, responding to stakeholders.
• Vulnerability remediation support, tracking and reporting closure
• OEM and Third-party vendor coordination
• Creating, Reviewing, and validating High Level Design, Low Level design and implementation / migration / Acceptance test planning etc

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India