SME - Network LAN/WAN
United States
Job Description
SME - Network LAN/WAN
Bergen, New Jersey

Job Summary

Senior Engineer

Location: Hybrid / Onsite
Department: Engineering Enablement  / DevOps/ DevSecOps / Infrastructure
Experience: 5–8+ years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, operate, and support enterprise, data center, cloud, and market data network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, Arista networking, AWS networking, corporate Wi-Fi, and low-latency market data environments. Linux administration experience is desirable .

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, and data center networks.
  • Configure and support Cisco, Arista, and Juniper networking equipment.
  • Manage TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP/HSRP, ACLs, NAT, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
  • Administer Palo Alto Firewalls including Security Policies, NAT, GlobalProtect, IPSec VPN, HA, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention.
  • Configure and support Arista EOS, MLAG, LACP, Port Channels, Spine-Leaf architecture, and firmware upgrades. VXLAN/EVPN preferred.
  • Design and support AWS networking including VPC, Route Tables, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, ALB/NLB, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Support Corporate Wi-Fi, Wireless Controllers, Guest Wi-Fi, and 802.1X authentication.
  • Support low-latency Market Data Networking including IP Multicast, PIM, IGMP, multicast routing, and exchange connectivity.
  • Work with Palo Alto, Arista, Cisco, AWS, ISPs, telecom providers, and market data vendors.
  • Participate in production support, incident response, root cause analysis, documentation, and change management.

Must Have Skills

  • Enterprise Routing & Switching
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Arista Switching
  • AWS Network Architecture & AWS Direct Connect
  • Corporate Wi-Fi
  • Market Data Networking (IP Multicast, PIM, IGMP)
  • VPN & Hybrid Networking
  • Wireshark, tcpdump, Datadog, Splunk
  • Vendor Management

Good to Have Skills

  • Linux Administration (RHEL/Rocky/Ubuntu)
  • Python/Bash
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • VMware
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes Networking
  • HAProxy
  • NGINX

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5–8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • CCNA (Required)
  • CCNP Enterprise
  • Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE
  • AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty
  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
  • Arista ACE
  • RHCSA/RHCE (Good to Have)

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure Timely Resolution And Quality Compliance Of Escalated Tickets By Analyzing Lan/Wan Incidents According To Slas, Leading To Improved Customer Satisfaction.
2. Mentor Team Members On Lan/Wan Protocols And Best Practices, Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (Sops), And Maintain Comprehensive Documentation To Enhance Operational Efficiency.
3. Validate Change Order Implementation Plans By Assessing Compliance With Human Error Protocols And Actively Participate In Capacity Planning For Lan/Wan Resources.
4. Facilitate Positive Customer Feedback By Participating In Meetings To Gather Insights On Challenges Faced And Provide Actionable Solutions.
5. Conduct And Validate Analyses Such As Root Cause Analysis And Trend Analysis To Generate Reports That Support Performance Improvements And Present Findings To Key Business Stakeholders.

Skill Requirements

1. In-Depth Knowledge Of Data Lan/Wan Technologies And Incident Management Processes.
2. Strong Analytical Skills To Conduct Root Cause Analysis And Trend Analysis.
3. Excellent Communication Skills To Liaise With Stakeholders And Present Findings Effectively.
4. Proven Ability To Mentor And Guide Team Members In Support Operations.

Other Requirements

Senior Engineer

Location: Hybrid / Onsite
Department: Engineering Enablement  / DevOps/ DevSecOps / Infrastructure
Experience: 5–8+ years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, operate, and support enterprise, data center, cloud, and market data network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, Arista networking, AWS networking, corporate Wi-Fi, and low-latency market data environments. Linux administration experience is desirable .

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, and data center networks.
  • Configure and support Cisco, Arista, and Juniper networking equipment.
  • Manage TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP/HSRP, ACLs, NAT, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
  • Administer Palo Alto Firewalls including Security Policies, NAT, GlobalProtect, IPSec VPN, HA, URL Filtering, and Threat Prevention.
  • Configure and support Arista EOS, MLAG, LACP, Port Channels, Spine-Leaf architecture, and firmware upgrades. VXLAN/EVPN preferred.
  • Design and support AWS networking including VPC, Route Tables, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, AWS Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, ALB/NLB, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Support Corporate Wi-Fi, Wireless Controllers, Guest Wi-Fi, and 802.1X authentication.
  • Support low-latency Market Data Networking including IP Multicast, PIM, IGMP, multicast routing, and exchange connectivity.
  • Work with Palo Alto, Arista, Cisco, AWS, ISPs, telecom providers, and market data vendors.
  • Participate in production support, incident response, root cause analysis, documentation, and change management.

Must Have Skills

  • Enterprise Routing & Switching
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Arista Switching
  • AWS Network Architecture & AWS Direct Connect
  • Corporate Wi-Fi
  • Market Data Networking (IP Multicast, PIM, IGMP)
  • VPN & Hybrid Networking
  • Wireshark, tcpdump, Datadog, Splunk
  • Vendor Management

Good to Have Skills

  • Linux Administration (RHEL/Rocky/Ubuntu)
  • Python/Bash
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • VMware
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes Networking
  • HAProxy
  • NGINX

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5–8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • CCNA (Required)
  • CCNP Enterprise
  • Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE
  • AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty
  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
  • Arista ACE
  • RHCSA/RHCE (Good to Have)
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Information at a Glance

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 223,000 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 June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.