Network Architect

• 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