Platform Network Architect/Engineer - Cloud-Hosted Virtualized Network Services

Tata Consultancy Services; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced network/platform architect to lead end-to-end design and lifecycle evolution of cloud-hosted, multi-tenant network service platforms. You will architect secure, highly available solutions spanning distributed cloud, data center, and colocation environments, enabling scalable deployment of virtualized network functions and managed services.

You will guide platform buildouts, interoperability during migrations, and service transitions while

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in network, cloud, or platform engineering with architecture responsibility.
• Design highly available, resilient compute and network platforms for distributed sites.
• Strong in switching, routing, BGP, secure access, and redundant WAN.
• Experience with 100G/400G data center networking and fabric designs.
• Hands-on with virtualization, NFV, and cloud-hosted environments.
• Proficient in architecture docs, standards, and cross-functional reviews.
• Solid knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Linux, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD.
• Experience with SONiC or similar OS and modern data center fabrics.
• Familiar with Equinix or comparable colo environments and global deployment standards.
• Understanding of overlay networking, API-driven orchestration, and automation for virtual platforms.
• Experience supporting security hardening, compliance controls for multi-tenant infra.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end architecture, engineering, and lifecycle evolution of cloud-hosted, multi-tenant network platforms.
• Design secure, highly available network and platform solutions across distributed cloud, data center, and colo.
• Enable scalable deployment of virtualized network functions and managed services.
• Support platform buildouts, migration interoperability, and service transitions.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, vendors, and customer initiatives.

Skills

Network architecture

Cloud networking

Data center design

OpenShift Kubernetes

Linux administration

Automation with Ansible Terraform

Security compliance

Vendor coordination

Colocation readiness

API orchestration

Network service design

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Linux

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 8–12+ years of experience in network, cloud, or platform engineering with significant architecture and design responsibility in large‑scale environments.
• Deep expertise in designing highly available, resilient compute and network platforms that support virtualized network services across distributed sites.
• Strong background in switching, routing, VRF‑lite, BGP, management network design, secure access, and redundant WAN connectivity.
• Experience with high‑speed data center networking, including 100G/400G architectures and scalable leaf‑spine or equivalent fabric designs.
• Hands‑on knowledge of virtualization, NFV platforms, and hosting network functions in cloud‑enabled environments.
• Proven ability to develop architecture documentation, implementation standards, and technical reviews for cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Linux administration, automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform, and CI/CD integration.
• Experience with SONiC or other network operating systems, modern data center fabric designs, and cloud connectivity architectures.
• Experience working in Equinix or comparable colocation environments with globally distributed deployment standards.
• Knowledge of overlay networking, API‑driven orchestration, automation frameworks, and service provisioning approaches for virtualized platforms.
• Experience supporting security hardening, regulated environments, and compliance‑aligned controls for shared, multi‑tenant infrastructure.

Familiarity with TAO, AT&T managed services, cloud voice, NetBond, SBCs, SD‑WAN, and related managed network service portfolios is a plus, but mandatory by note.

Roles & Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end architecture, engineering, and lifecycle evolution of cloud‑hosted, multi‑tenant virtualized network service platforms. The work includes designing secure, highly available, and resilient network and platform solutions across distributed cloud, data center, and colocation environments; enabling scalable deployment of virtualized network functions and managed services; supporting platform buildouts, migration interoperability, and service transitions; and ensuring strong security, compliance, operational readiness, and technical documentation. The position also provides technical leadership across cross‑functional teams, vendors, and customer‑facing initiatives to deliver reliable, modern network service capabilities.

Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 a year