Network Architect

• Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data-center connectivity solutions.
• Translate business requirements into resilient network architectures and recommend improvements to solution quality.
• Provide senior engineering expertise across routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, segmentation, load balancing, and connectivity technologies.
• Evaluate dependencies, interoperability, security, operational requirements, and technical risks when designing solutions.
• Provide senior-level support for complex incidents, performance degradation, connectivity issues, and recurring problems.
• Establish and monitor network performance and operational metrics and recommend corrective actions for capacity, availability, and latency risks.
• Lead network projects and provide technical leadership to project teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Scope technical deliverables, requirements, dependencies, risks, and issues for complex initiatives.
• Define, document, and implement network engineering standards, processes, procedures, and technical best practices.
• Support lifecycle planning, modernization, automation, and technology evaluation activities.
• Ensure network solutions align with applicable security policies, standards, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor network engineers, act as a subject-matter expert, and build effective relationships with internal teams,customers, vendors, and partners

• Demonstrated advanced experience in enterprise network architecture, engineering, implementation, and operational reliability at a level appropriate for this role.
• Advanced knowledge of LAN, WAN, WLAN, data-center connectivity, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP,VLANs, VPNs, NAT, segmentation, and load balancing.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-class routers, switches, wireless platforms, firewalls, and network security technologies.
• Ability to design and review secure, scalable, resilient, and highly available network solutions.
• Deep troubleshooting capability across network layers and complex connectivity environments.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, access controls, compliance practices, and secure architecture principles.
• Experience establishing performance metrics and managing network availability, capacity, latency, and operational risk.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex network initiatives and collaborating with architects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience defining engineering standards, processes, procedures, lifecycle plans, and technical best practices.
• Ability to identify technical dependencies, interoperability concerns, risks, and operational requirements during solution design.
• Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a subject-matter expert on large or complex network initiatives.
• Exposure to network automation, infrastructure-as-code, and reduction of repetitive operational activities is preferred.

Salary Range-$120,000-$140,000 a year #LI-KR3 TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insu rance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.a Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing