Role: SME – Network Autonomy
Experience: 15+ yrs
Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad

Desired Competencies
Must-Have:
Networking Expertise
• Deep protocol level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, and SD WAN
• Experience operating and troubleshooting carrier grade or hyperscale networks
AI/ML & GenAI
• Hands on experience applying AI/ML models to networking use cases (e.g., time series forecasting, anomaly detection)
• Familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Software & Automation
• Expert proficiency in Python (preferred), Go, or C++
• Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Extensive use of Ansible and Terraform for network automation
Cloud Native Networking
• Experience managing network functions in Kubernetes environments (CNI plugins)
• Hands on exposure to public cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Good-to-Have
1.Strategic Vision & Roadmap
• Define and own a multi‑year roadmap for network autonomy, spanning Autonomy Levels 0 through to Level 5




• Drive the organizational transition from Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) to Intent‑Based Networking (IBN)
•Evaluate, pilot, and integrate advanced technologies such as Digital Twins for network modeling, simulation, and optimization
• Establish KPIs and success metrics for autonomy maturity, resiliency, and operational efficiency
2. Technical & Architecture Leadership
• Architect and oversee AI/ML‑driven platforms for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and root‑cause analysis
• Lead the design and implementation of closed‑loop automation systems where networks observe, decide, and act without human intervention
• Standardize and govern telemetry, APIs, and data models (YANG, JSON, gNMI) across multi‑vendor domains
• Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of autonomous control loops in production environments
3. Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Lead and mentor senior engineers, architects, and data scientists
• Partner with security, cloud, and platform teams t

📌 SME – Network Autonomy (Bengaluru)
🏢 Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Bengaluru