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Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Neenah, WI (In Person)
$105,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills SD-WAN & Overlay Architecture:
Deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) components- vManage, vSmart, vBond, OMP, TLOC, BFD.
Routing & Core Networking:
Expert-level knowledge of BGP (including EVPN), EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing and advanced traffic engineeringNetwork Security & Segmentation:
Expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, IPsec, Secure Access (ZTNA), Micro-segmentation and firewall technologies including Palo Alto (policy, NAT, VPN, Panorama) and Zscaler integrationCloud & Data Center Networking:
Hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), VPC/VNet design, multi-cloud connectivity, DC fabric (VXLANEVPN, ACI
).Infrastructure & Platforms:
Experience with enterprise-grade hardware (Cisco ISR/ASR Router, Catalyst 9000/8000V, Nexus series) and virtualization platforms, Cisco wireless (enterprise environments) and OOB management tools like Opengear. Experience with F5 load balancers, Cisco tools like Catalyst Center & ThousandEyes and monitoring platforms for performance visibility and troubleshootingAutomation & Programmability:
Advanced automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Terraform; CI/CD pipelines for network deploymentsStrategy & Governance:
Enterprise network strategy, cost optimization, vendor management, compliance and architectural governance Roles & Responsibilities Architecture & Strategy- Defines enterprise network architecture aligned with business goals.
HLD/LLD. SD-WAN & WAN
Operations- Manages both legacy WAN (MPLS/DMVPN) and Cisco SD-WAN environments. Ensures stable multi-region connectivity and optimizes traffic performance using Application-Aware Routing. Cloud & Data Center Integration
- Architects hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Implements modern data center fabrics ensuring seamless integration. Security Architecture
- Implements Zero Trust principles with strong segmentation, encryption, and firewall policies. Designs and manages Palo Alto firewalls (policies, NAT, VPNs, Panorama) and Zscaler integration. Monitoring, Tools & OOB Management
- Utilizes Cisco Catalyst Center, ThousandEyes, Cisco ISE, Opengear (OOB) for network visibility, proactive monitoring and high availability during outages Automation & Innovation
- Drives automation using Python, Ansible and infrastructure-as-code tools. Builds CI/CD pipelines and promotes intent-based and self-healing networks. Governance & Leadership
- Establishes standards, conducts design reviews and ensures compliance. Mentors teams and acts as a technical SME for key initiatives. Troubleshooting & Optimization
- Leads resolution of complex network issues using deep analysis techniques. Optimizes performance and cost through continuous monitoring and tuning Salary Range
- 90,000
- 120,000 a year #