Network Global Lead

Tata Consultancy Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Global Network Lead to own strategy, design, and operation for our enterprise network. You will ensure high availability, lead a multinational team of engineers, and drive modernization across data centers, cloud environments, and office locations.

Responsibilities include defining KPIs and SLAs, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and delivering executive reviews. Strong vendor knowledge and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 24x7 availability of enterprise network services.
• Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, VPN, and data center network operations.
• Manage incidents, problems, and change management processes.
• Executive escalation point for P1/P2 incidents.
• Define and execute global network roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead network transformation initiatives including cloud, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust networking.
• Establish network standards, policies, and best practices across regions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of network infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor global network engineering and operations teams.
• Define KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.

Skills

Enterprise Networking

Network Leadership

Incident Management

KPI Definition

SLA Management

Cloud Networking

SD-WAN

Zero Trust

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Job description

Job Description

• Ensure 24x7 availability of enterprise network services.
• Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, VPN, and data center network operations.
• Manage incidents, problems, and change management processes.
• Act as the executive escalation point for P1/P2 incidents issue
• Define and execute the global network roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead network transformation initiatives include cloud, SD‑WAN, and Zero Trust networking.
• Establish network standards, policies, and best practices across all regions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of network infrastructure.
• Good understanding on SDWAN routing switching, ACI fabric, Wi‑Fi firewall, Zscaler MFA and cloud network (AWS and Azure)
• Lead and mentor global network engineering and operations teams.
• Define KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Drive knowledge management and technical skill development.
• Lead network integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams.
• Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis.
• Deliver regular executive reports and service reviews.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Ensure 24x7 availability of enterprise network services.
• Oversee LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, Internet, VPN, and data center network operations.
• Manage incidents, problems, and change management processes.
• Act as the executive escalation point for P1/P2 incidents issue
• Define and execute the global network roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead network transformation initiatives include cloud, SD‑WAN, and Zero Trust networking.
• Establish network standards, policies, and best practices across all regions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of network infrastructure.
• Good understanding on SDWAN routing switching, ACI fabric, Wi‑Fi firewall, Zscaler MFA and cloud network (AWS and Azure)
• Lead and mentor global network engineering and operations teams.
• Define KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Drive knowledge management and technical skill development.
• Lead network integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams.
• Ensure proactive problem management and root cause analysis.
• Deliver regular executive reports and service reviews.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Global Network Lead is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, operation, security, and governance of the organization's global network infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise networking, ensures high availability and performance across data centers, cloud environments, and offices across all regions, and leads a team of network engineers and service providers.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Enterprise Routing & Switching

Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet

SD‑WAN Technologies

BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS

Cloud Networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data Center Networking

Network Security

DNS, DHCP, Load Balancing

Network Monitoring & Observability Tools

Salary Range

$100,000-$120,000 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 & Parental 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