Network Architect - Wipro Ltd

Wipro is seeking individuals who combine excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to function effectively both as part of a team or on an individual basis to bring their talent to our team. Wipro is a leading global IT solutions and services company with over 240,000 dedicated employees serving clients across multiple continents and 66 countries. We offer a strong compensation package that includes competitive hourly pay, the ability to earn overtime, bonus, and day one benefits. Wipro also offers many opportunities for career advancement within our engaging and exciting culture.

Position Summary:  The Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organizations network infrastructure. This role involves evaluating current and future network needs, developing strategic plans, and ensuring the networks reliability, performance, and security. The Network Architect will work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver high-quality network solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare HLD, LLD using MS Visio, Power Point, Datacenter Automation using EFA.

• Manage customer requirements, coordinate with various stake holders.

• Develop strategy, technical direction, and engineering solutions for enterprise-wide data networking, supporting key business requirements.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with key vendors and ensure that all technology and services roadmaps are understood and leveraged where applicable.

• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, PMO, Business IT, Infrastructure Leads, and third-party service providers in the conception, evaluation, piloting, engineering, and operational delivery of solutions for the organization

• Lead the development and execution of Architecture, Engineering and Operational roadmaps for data networking globally and drive efforts to validate that strategic direction is aligned with business architecture/direction.

• Manage technical network solutions and frameworks – LAN, WAN, MPLS etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/computer science/information systems/information technology, or a related field required

• At least 5 years of experience designing service provider IP/MPLS, Enterprise network – as a Network Architect, Service Assurance Manager, Service delivery manager

• 8-10 years of experience working with information technologies preferred.

• Experience with complex routing, switching, and ISP environments, LAN, WAN, Knowledge of IP, Enterprise Network.

• Extensive experience with network design (HLD & LLD) and implementation

• Cisco, Juniper Routers

• Proficiency in networking technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).

• Familiarity with Network Troubleshooting Tool Suites

• Experience with network security protocols and tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS)

Preferred skills

• Certificates within network/security domain (CCNA, CCNP) desirable

Technology familiarity:

• Cisco, Juniper Products

• Enterprise Network Architecture