NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT L1

Wipro Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Wipro Limited in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Senior Network Engineer (L4) to lead Cisco ACI deployments and hybrid cloud networking initiatives. You will provide technical leadership, perform advanced troubleshooting, and contribute to high-level data center designs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on data center networking experience, strong scripting and automation skills, and the ability to coordinate across teams for design validation and incident response.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with data center networking and Cisco ACI policy model.
• Strong knowledge of L2/L3 networking (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking constructs and hybrid-cloud connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components.
• Design and configure ACI constructs including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, contracts, and policies.
• Implement segmentation and micro-segmentation in ACI environments.
• Oversee ACI fabric maintenance, upgrades, and health checks.
• Partner with architects on high-level design decisions and solution validation.
• Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Coordinate with Cisco TAC and cloud providers for complex issue resolution.
• Lead automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Networking (L2/L3)

Cloud networking

Automation

Documentation

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Title: NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT L1

City: Phoenix

State/Province: Arizona

Posting Start Date: 9/17/26

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

The Senior Network Engineer (L4) is responsible for leading the implementation and optimization of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and hybrid cloud networking environments. This role provides technical leadership, advanced troubleshooting support, and contributes to high-level network design activities. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in data center networking, cloud connectivity, automation, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components.
• Design and configure ACI constructs including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, contracts, and associated policies.
• Implement segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies in ACI environments.
• Oversee ACI fabric maintenance, upgrades, and operational health checks.
• Partner with architects on high-level design decisions and solution validation.

Hybrid Connectivity Solutions

• Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Configure Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and cloud routing architectures.
• Integrate ACI with cloud-native networking services to support hybrid workload traffic flows.
• Ensure best practices for cloud network security, routing, and performance optimization.
• Act as an L4 escalation point for high-severity incidents across ACI and cloud networks.
• Perform deep-dive diagnostics, packet captures, and traffic-flow analysis.
• Lead incident root cause analysis and preventive remediation activities.
• Coordinate with Cisco TAC and cloud providers for complex issue resolution.
• Lead automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and scripts for repeatable deployments.
• Deliver technical knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
• Create operational runbooks, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, network governance standards, and change management processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI (policy model, spine-leaf architecture, multi-pod/multi-site concepts).
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking constructs and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex network issues.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Data Center or CCNP Enterprise.
• Cloud networking certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer.

Mandatory Skills: Azure Network.Experience: 8-10 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $158,000 .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.

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.