Enterprise Architect - Network & Connectivity

Wipro; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro in Canada seeks an Enterprise Architect to lead strategy, design, and modernization of enterprise connectivity across campuses, data centers, and edge environments. The role emphasizes SDN, automation, and cloud integration to enable secure, scalable operations.

You will collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to deliver zero-trust networks, scalable fabrics, and policy-driven automation that aligns with business transformation goals.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Network Architecting.
• Experience: >10 YEARS.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise network architecture roadmap aligned with business and digital transformation goals.
• Lead design of SDN-based campus and data center architectures.
• Develop scalable and secure connectivity frameworks for hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Simplify legacy network architectures through modernization initiatives.
• Architect and oversee deployment of SD-Access fabrics (campus) and VXLAN EVPN data center fabrics.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance across network environments.
• Design and implement zero trust principles, network segmentation, and policy-based access.
• Drive network automation strategy using controllers and orchestration tools.
• Enable network observability through telemetry, analytics, and assurance platforms.

Skills

Network Architecting

Job description

Job Description

As an Enterprise Architect, you will lead the strategy, design, and transformation of modern enterprise connectivity by leveraging Software-Defined Networking (SDN), automation, and cloud integration to support large-scale global operations.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity across campuses, data centers, airports, and edge environments.

This role focuses on driving enterprise network modernization, simplifying complex architectures, and enabling connectivity as a strategic business capability that supports long-term growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and drive the enterprise network architecture roadmap aligned with business and digital transformation goals
• Lead design of SDN-based campus and data center architectures
• Develop scalable and secure connectivity frameworks for hybrid/multi-cloud environments
• Simplify legacy network architectures through modernization initiatives

Design & Implementation

• Architect and oversee deployment of:
  • SD-Access fabrics (campus)
  • VXLAN EVPN-based data center fabrics
  • Enterprise routing and segmentation designs
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance across network environments

Security & Segmentation

• Design and implement zero trust principles, network segmentation, and policy-based access
• Integrate network architecture with security controls (FW, NAC, SOC tools)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and frameworks

Automation & Observability

• Drive network automation strategy using controllers and orchestration tools
• Enable network observability through telemetry, analytics, and assurance platforms
• Improve operational efficiency via policy-driven automation

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with:
  • Engineering teams for design execution
  • Security teams for compliance and risk mitigation
  • Cloud teams for hybrid connectivity
  • Operations teams for transition and support models
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders

Governance & Transformation

• Lead enterprise transformation programs related to network modernization
• Define standards, best practices, and architectural governance
• Provide technical leadership in cross-functional initiatives

Mandatory Skills: Network Architecting

Experience: >10 YEARS

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Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.