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Network Architect roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual 85,000-cap lottery applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT L1
City: Phoenix
State/Province: Arizona
Posting Start Date: 9/17/26
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components.
- Design and configure ACI constructs including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, contracts, and associated policies.
- Implement segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies in ACI environments.
- Oversee ACI fabric maintenance, upgrades, and operational health checks.
- Partner with architects on high-level design decisions and solution validation.
- Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Configure Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and cloud routing architectures.
- Integrate ACI with cloud-native networking services to support hybrid workload traffic flows.
- Ensure best practices for cloud network security, routing, and performance optimization.
- Act as an L4 escalation point for high-severity incidents across ACI and cloud networks.
- Perform deep-dive diagnostics, packet captures, and traffic-flow analysis.
- Lead incident root cause analysis and preventive remediation activities.
- Coordinate with Cisco TAC and cloud providers for complex issue resolution.
- Lead automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and scripts for repeatable deployments.
- Deliver technical knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor junior team members.
- Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Create operational runbooks, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, network governance standards, and change management processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in Cisco ACI (policy model, spine-leaf architecture, multi-pod/multi-site concepts).
- Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN).
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking constructs and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex network issues.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- CCNP Data Center or CCNP Enterprise.
- Cloud networking certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
Mandatory Skills: Azure Network.
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.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
Job Title: NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT L1
City: Phoenix
State/Province: Arizona
Posting Start Date: 9/17/26
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components.
- Design and configure ACI constructs including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, contracts, and associated policies.
- Implement segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies in ACI environments.
- Oversee ACI fabric maintenance, upgrades, and operational health checks.
- Partner with architects on high-level design decisions and solution validation.
- Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Configure Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and cloud routing architectures.
- Integrate ACI with cloud-native networking services to support hybrid workload traffic flows.
- Ensure best practices for cloud network security, routing, and performance optimization.
- Act as an L4 escalation point for high-severity incidents across ACI and cloud networks.
- Perform deep-dive diagnostics, packet captures, and traffic-flow analysis.
- Lead incident root cause analysis and preventive remediation activities.
- Coordinate with Cisco TAC and cloud providers for complex issue resolution.
- Lead automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and scripts for repeatable deployments.
- Deliver technical knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor junior team members.
- Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Create operational runbooks, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure adherence to compliance requirements, network governance standards, and change management processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong expertise in Cisco ACI (policy model, spine-leaf architecture, multi-pod/multi-site concepts).
- Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN).
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking constructs and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex network issues.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- CCNP Data Center or CCNP Enterprise.
- Cloud networking certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
Mandatory Skills: Azure Network.
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.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Network Architect
Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to network architecture work. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. Degrees in unrelated fields may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for Network Architects in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and undershooting it delays the petition.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, university-affiliated research organizations, and certain nonprofits are exempt from the 85,000-cap lottery. Network Architect roles exist at these institutions, and you can start any time of year without waiting for the April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Network Architect roles. That filing history shows real sponsorship activity, not just a checkbox on a job posting claiming openness to visa candidates.
Clarify network scope during interviews
Employers unfamiliar with H-1B specialty occupation standards sometimes hesitate when a role spans cloud, WAN, and on-premises infrastructure. Walking them through how O*NET classifies Network Architect as a specialty occupation often resolves concerns before an offer is extended.
Align your start date with the cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 earliest start date. If you receive an offer in May after selection, you can negotiate a start date of October 1 or later. Attempting to start earlier requires a cap-exempt employer or a different visa category.
H-1B Visa Network Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats Network Architect as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. O*NET classifies it as a Job Zone 5 occupation. Your employer documents this in the H-1B petition, and your degree field must align with the specific duties described in the position.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Network Architect positions?
Search Migrate Mate for Network Architect roles filtered by employers with documented LCA filing history in this occupation. DOL's LCA disclosure data shows which companies have certified labor condition applications for this job title, giving you a factual basis for targeting your applications rather than relying on job postings that vaguely mention visa sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch Network Architect jobs?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer if your petition has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for approval.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Network Architect position is reclassified or restructured?
A material change in your job duties, work location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from pure network architecture to a management function with different specialty occupation criteria, your employer needs to assess whether the amended petition is required. Failing to file when required can create status problems.
Does working remotely affect my H-1B if I'm a Network Architect?
Remote work adds a location-based compliance layer. Your employer must file a certified LCA covering each worksite location where you'll work for more than 60 consecutive or 105 non-consecutive days in a year, including your home address. If you move to a new metro area, DOL requires a new LCA reflecting the prevailing wage for that location, which may differ from your original certified wage.