Network Architect

Role : Network Architect

Location : Warwick

Job Overview:

The Network Technical Lead is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves leading network-related initiatives, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of network services, and providing technical leadership across projects and operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and evolution of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions.
• Develop scalable and secure network architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Act as the technical lead on network-related projects including migrations, upgrades, and new deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Oversee day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Manage network monitoring tools and respond to incidents and outages.
• Implement and maintain network security measures including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ISO, GDPR).
• Liaise with service providers, hardware vendors, and managed service partners.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and mentor junior network engineers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Produce regular reports on network performance, capacity, and incidents.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in enterprise network design and operations.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Understanding of network security principles and tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Networking Specialty).

Desirable:

• Experience in leading network aspects of transformation, separation, etc projects.
• Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for network provisioning.
• ITIL certification or experience in service management frameworks.

Benefits :

You will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business. The benefits include;

• · Contributory pension
• · Extra holiday purchase
• · Life insurance policy
• · Private medical insurance

Equal Opportunities:

Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants are welcome.