LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L1(CONTRACT)

Job Description Job Title: LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L1(CONTRACT) City: New Jersey State/Province: New Jersey Posting Start Date: 1/7/26 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: Job Description Key Responsibilities Global Network Architecture & Operations Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure across global offices and data centres. Oversee SD-WAN architecture, including template management, circuit prioritisation, and traffic routing policies Manage VPN, firewall, and NAT configurations, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments (Azure, AWS) Manage Christie’s wireless (corporate and guest) network across global sites Maintain SSID segmentation, security protocols (WPA2/WPA3), and guest access portals Coordinate wireless site surveys, AP mapping, and RF tuning for auction rooms and high-density environments Manage integration with RingCentral and AudioCodes gateways Responsible for monitoring the network and supporting Christie's live sales Maintain and troubleshoot Cisco UCaaS Maintain and troubleshoot F5 systems Managed and maintain NPS (Network Policy Server) services Perform Physical Datacentre Patching and Manage Physical Network Devices Security & Compliance Oversee certificate lifecycle management for VPNs, wireless controllers, and internal services Collaborate with Infosec and own firewall policies, reviews, segmentation strategies, and address any vulnerabilities Maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, wireless controllers, and access points Monitoring & Reporting Maintain SolarWinds for network monitoring, NetFlow analytics, and configuration backups Manage WAN utilisation and LAN availability reports Vendor & Contract Management Manage support contracts with vendors for Cisco support, hardware support, and other general support Coordinate and help Christie’s on contract renewals and licensing true-ups for global network devices, licences, and support Team Leadership & Collaboration Act as the escalation point for global network incidents and changes. Provide technical mentorship to regional network engineers and collaborate with other internal and external teams Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and governance meetings Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and operations. Expert-level knowledge of Cisco technologies (Catalyst, Nexus, DNA, ISE, SD-WAN). Strong understanding of WAN routing, BGP, NAT, VPN, and firewall architectures. Experience with wireless design and troubleshooting in high-density environments. Strong understanding of cloud networking (Azure ExpressRoute, IPSEC tunnels). Proficiency in SolarWinds, NetFlow, and network monitoring tools. Proven ability to manage global vendors and support contracts. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Certifications Cisco CCNP or CCIE (Enterprise or Security) Versa SD-WAN certification (or equivalent experience) Cloud networking certification (Azure, or equivalent) ITIL Foundation ͏ Mandatory Skills: Network Data Admin . Experience: 5-8 Years . The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 . 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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