Network Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services seeks an experienced Network Architect to lead design, transformation, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud environments. The architect will define the strategic network roadmap and drive modernization initiatives to ensure secure, resilient connectivity for global operations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching, AWS networking, Velo Cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience designing enterprise LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud networking.
• Deep expertise in Juniper networking and enterprise routing/switching.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize large-scale routing and switching environments.
• Lead network modernization initiatives (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cloud Networking).
• Provide architectural guidance for hybrid-cloud environments and security integration.

Skills

Network Architecture

Zero Trust

SD-WAN

Hybrid Cloud

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Palo Alto

Juniper

Zscaler

BlueCat DDI

ClearPass NAC

Job description

• Network Segmentation
• Palo Alto
• Zero Trust

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Architect to lead the design, transformation, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises data centers, manufacturing facilities, and cloud environments. The architect will be responsible for defining the strategic network roadmap, driving modernization initiatives, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity, and supporting large-scale global operations.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Juniper networking, enterprise routing and switching, AWS networking, Velo Cloud SD-WAN, network security, and hybrid cloud architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

• Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis.


• Design and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Data Center, Cloud networking and Juniper network architectures.


• Develop network standards, policies, and best practices.


• Lead network modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Cloud Networking, BlueCat DDI internal & external DNS and Automation.


• Provide architectural guidance for routing, switching, wireless, security, and hybrid-cloud environments.


• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams.


• Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies.


• Perform capacity planning, network performance analysis, and optimization.


• Lead major migration, integration, and transformation projects.


• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.


• Create and maintain architecture documents, network diagrams, and technical standards.


• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for engineering and operations teams.


• Act as the escalation point for complex network issues and RCA activities


• Define and maintain enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and technology roadmaps.


• Lead network transformation initiatives supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and technology modernization.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state network solutions.


• Establish architecture governance and design review processes.

Routing & Switching Architecture

• Design, implement, and optimize large-scale enterprise routing and switching environments.


• Architect highly available network solutions


• Ensure network resiliency, scalability, and business continuity through redundant design principles.

Juniper Network Solutions

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Juniper platforms and technologies.


• Drive standardization and optimization of Juniper infrastructure globally.

Network Security Architecture

• Develop secure network designs aligned with enterprise cybersecurity standards.


• Integrate:


• Palo Alto Firewalls


• Juniper SRX Firewalls


• IDS/IPS


• Network Segmentation


• Zero Trust Architecture


• Zscaler Connectivity(ZIA and ZPA)


• Clear Pass NAC


• Collaborate with security teams on compliance and risk mitigation initiatives.

SD-WAN & Global Connectivity

• Design and optimize SD-WAN solutions supporting global locations.


• Improve WAN performance, application experience, and cloud access.


• Lead carrier and connectivity evaluations.

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural leadership across global infrastructure teams.


• Mentor L2/L3 engineers and technical leads.


• Support major incidents, problem management, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives.


• Work closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.

Security Technologies

• Palo Alto


• Juniper SRX


• IDS/IPS


• Zscaler


• NAC


• Zero Trust

Enterprise Infrastructure

• SD-WAN


• Data Center Networking


• Spine-Leaf Architecture


• Wireless Networking


• Disaster Recovery & High Availability

Leadership Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership


• Strategic Planning


• Stakeholder & Executive Communication


• Vendor Management


• Risk Management


• Service Transformation


• Manufacturing & Global Operations Support

Salary Range : $120,000 to $150,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.


• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.


• Family Support: Maternal & Pare ntal Leaves.


• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.


• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.


• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.


• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE