Lead Administrator L1

Senior Wireless Network Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA- 2 Positions

Location: Bangalore – 2 Position

Rate :- 120K/M

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

• 10+ years of 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.

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Do

• Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration & installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/ middleware/ backup)
  • Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/ middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various system requirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensible solution
  • Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the current and future requirements
  • Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlying technologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases and applications/ platforms, as applicable
  • Strategize & implement disaster recovery plans and create and implement backup and recovery plans
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower
  • Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoid similar issues.
  • Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance, backup, installation and configuration functions for own tower
  • Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways to improve efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performance challenges
  • Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in the tower
  • Create and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operations manuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.
  • Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team, internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates, status, and next steps
  • Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP) through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency and effectiveness

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Team Management

• Resourcing
  • Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs
  • Hire adequate and right resources for the team
  • Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions
• Talent Management
  • Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
  • Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization
  • Promote diversity in leadership positions
• Performance Management
  • Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.
  • Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below
• Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
  • Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
  • Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team
  • Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team
  • Exercise employee recognition and appreciation

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Deliver

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