Lead Administrator L2

• 10+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience within highly regulated environments, including at least 10 years serving in a Lead Network Engineer capacity. Additional experience in energy sectors and experience with IT/OT networking a plus.
• Education &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification is required. CCIE a plus. Degree in MIS, Computer Science, or similar a plus. Cloud certifications in Azure, GCP, or AWS a plus.
• Routing & Switching Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Cisco technologies, specifically Cisco ACI. Deep understanding of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), route redistribution, policy-based routing, and BGP peering in hybrid cloud environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on operational experience with Aruba and Meraki solutions (including Aruba SD-WAN and Meraki Wireless). Deep understanding of SDWAN with experience in Juniper SDWAN and Aruba SDWAN a plus. F5 load balancing platforms.
• Extensive experience with AAA services (RADIUS, TACACS+) and seamless integration with identity platforms such as Cisco ISE or Azure AD. Strong understanding of Internet edge design, BGP multihoming, cloud-based firewalls, and DDoS mitigation.
• Core Network Services & Connectivity: Deep understanding of heavy-duty Ethernet technologies (1/10/40/100
  
  GbE, VLANs, VXLAN, 802.1Q trunking) and foundational enterprise services including DNS, DHCP, NTP, and IPAM platforms (e.g., Infoblox).
• Advanced proficiency in network packet analysis and performance diagnostics using enterprise tools such as Wireshark, Live Action, and Cisco Stealthwatch.
• Automation (Preferred): Experience applying infrastructure-as-code principles and utilizing scripting tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform) to standardize deployments and automate routine network operations.

Mandatory

Skills:

Network Data Admin.

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.

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