NETWORK ENGINEER L4(CONTRACT)

Wipro Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wipro Limited in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to design and secure next-generation wireless infrastructures. You will lead initiatives merging enterprise and campus networks, improving performance while enforcing robust security.

You will mentor teams, define security policies, and drive multi-quarter projects from design to maintenance. The role emphasizes collaboration with IT security and CI/CD automation to mitigate risk and ensure scalability.

Qualifications

• Experience in networking, specializing in wireless design and implementation.
• Expertise in Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax/ac/n, RF design principles, and Aruba/ClearPass integration.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale wireless projects.
• Strong knowledge of network security best practices and Palo Alto Networks platforms.
• Experience with backbone infrastructure (routing, switching, SD-WAN) and CI/CD automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications for network optimization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize wireless network architectures for large-scale environments.
• Integrate wireless solutions with enterprise infrastructure, ensuring scalability and security.
• Define and enforce advanced wireless security controls, including secure access and encryption.
• Collaborate with IT security and network software teams to automate management and mitigate risks.
• Lead multi-quarter wireless network projects from design through maintenance.
• Develop and implement NetGen firewall security policies.
• Mentor and guide network engineering teams, fostering technical growth.
• Troubleshoot and resolve wireless network incidents promptly.

Skills

Wireless design

Project leadership

Security best practices

AI/ML awareness

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Tools

Aruba ClearPass

Palo Alto Networks

SD-WAN

Job description

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description:

Job Description

As a Senior Wireless Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and securing next-generation wireless network infrastructures. You will lead strategic initiatives to merge enterprise and campus networks, enhance wireless performance, and enforce robust security measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize wireless network architectures for large-scale environments.
• Integrate wireless solutions with enterprise infrastructure, ensuring scalability and security.
• Define and enforce advanced wireless security controls, including secure access and encryption.
• Collaborate with IT security and network software teams to automate management and mitigate risks.
• Lead multi-quarter wireless network projects from design through maintenance.
• Develop and implement NetGen firewall security policies.
• Mentor and guide network engineering teams, fostering technical growth.
• Troubleshoot and resolve wireless network incidents promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in networking, specializing in wireless design and implementation.
• Expertise in Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax/ac/n, RF design principles, and Aruba/ClearPass integration.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale wireless projects.
• Strong knowledge of network security best practices and Palo Alto Networks platforms.
• Experience with backbone infrastructure (routing, switching, SD-WAN) and CI/CD automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications for network optimization is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

Mandatory Skills: Cloud Network Admin. Experience: 5-8 Years. The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $148,500 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.