SME - Network LAN/WAN
India
Job Description
SME - Network LAN/WAN
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

Must-have (non-negotiable): Educational Background: Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. Work Background: A minimum of 8 years of industry experience in Networking: operations / support, implementation. Familiarity with both enterprise and data center networks is critical. Strong proficiency in network fundamentals & fixing complex network issues with expertise in network tech like TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, VPN, L2 switching (STP, MLAG), Firewalls & VXLAN. Consistent track record in network operations. Experience with networking products from at least one vendor such as Cisco / Arista / Cumulus (Mellanox) / Juniper. Problem-Solving and Communication: Detailed problem-solving approach, critical thinking, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a solid grasp of ownership and drive. Should be comfortable working in shifts. Nice to Have (Definite Plus): Citrix / F5 Load Balancers experience EVPN skills Wireless technology CCNP certification is desirable. CCIE is a massive plus. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with network management tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nautobot 
Job Description :
 Strong proficiency in network fundamentals & fixing complex network issues with expertise in network tech like TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, VPN, L2 switching (STP, MLAG), Firewalls & VXLAN. Consistent track record in network operations. Experience with networking products from at least one vendor such as Cisco / Arista / Cumulus (Mellanox) / Juniper. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliverable 1: Work on the operational aspect of the network infrastructure, ensuring its high availability and reliability. Actively work on network incidents and service requests. ▸ Deliverable 2: Monitor network performance, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement refinements. ▸ Deliverable 3: Partner with architecture and deployment teams to guarantee that new implementations are supportable and align with production standards. ▸ Deliverable 4: Discover opportunities for operational improvements and teaming up with colleagues to devise solutions that enhance excellence and sustainability in network operations. ▸ Deliverable 5: Collaborate with domain experts across functions to resolve production issues swiftly and effectively, ensuring customer happiness. ▸ Deliverable 6: Proactively identifying and mitigating network risks to promote continuous improvement. ▸ Deliverable 7: Conduct blameless postmortems and follow through on Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).

Skill Requirements

Must-have (non-negotiable): Educational Background: Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. Work Background: A minimum of 8 years of industry experience in Networking: operations / support, implementation. Familiarity with both enterprise and data center networks is critical. Strong proficiency in network fundamentals & fixing complex network issues with expertise in network tech like TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, VPN, L2 switching (STP, MLAG), Firewalls & VXLAN. Consistent track record in network operations. Experience with networking products from at least one vendor such as Cisco / Arista / Cumulus (Mellanox) / Juniper. Problem-Solving and Communication: Detailed problem-solving approach, critical thinking, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a solid grasp of ownership and drive. Should be comfortable working in shifts. Nice to Have (Definite Plus): Citrix / F5 Load Balancers experience EVPN skills Wireless technology CCNP certification is desirable. CCIE is a massive plus. Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with network management tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nautobot 

Other Requirements

CCIE, CCNA

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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.