Wipro · 2 days ago
Principal Network Engineer
Dallas, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expWipro is an end-to-end digital transformation partner seeking a Principal Network Engineer to provide significant technical expertise in architecture planning and design. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, supporting project architecture, and leading team management initiatives to enhance capability and effectiveness.
ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
5-8 Years of experience
Significant technical expertise in architecture planning and design
Experience in managing day-to-day operations of a platform, database, middleware, backup, etc
Ability to lead structural/architectural design according to system requirements
Experience in technology capacity planning
Ability to strategize and implement disaster recovery plans
Experience in troubleshooting issues and conducting root cause analysis (RCA)
Ability to manage upgradations, migration, maintenance, backup, installation, and configuration functions
Experience in reviewing technical performance and deploying improvements
Ability to develop shift roster for the team
Experience in creating and updating SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operations manuals, etc
Ability to provide weekly status reports to client leadership and internal stakeholders
Experience in developing Service Improvement Plans (SIP) through automation
Forecasting talent requirements based on business needs
Hiring and training resources for the team
Ensuring compliance to onboarding and training standards
Building an internal talent pool and promoting diversity in leadership
Setting goals and conducting performance reviews for direct reportees
Leading engagement initiatives and tracking team satisfaction scores
Benefits
A full range of medical and dental benefits options
Disability insurance
Paid time off (inclusive of sick leave)
Other paid and unpaid leave options
Company
Wipro
Wipro is a technology services and consulting company focused on building solutions that address clients’ digital transformation needs.
10001+ employees
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Omkar Nisal
CEO, Europe and Member of Wipro Executive Board
Srini Pallia
CEO and Managing Director
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