Senior Test Lead - End - to - End Telecom Network Testing
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Job Description
Senior Test Lead - End - to - End Telecom Network Testing
Durham, North Carolina

Job Summary

Solution Validation Services (SVS) is an organization within Cisco Customer Experience (CX) focused on validating complex customer-specific networks and accelerating adoption of new technologies and solutions.

As part of the SVS team, you will help drive Cisco CX growth by designing next generation solution validation labs and by validating these solutions for Enterprise and SP customers. You will also help inform customers about trending network technologies and drive accelerated adoption of new technologies and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In this highly visible customer facing role as Validation Services Consulting Engineer, you will:

- Engage with customers and other Cisco stakeholders on successful planning and execution of validation engagements.

- Support next generation Wireless 802.11, R&S, and Catalyst customers to accelerate implementation of new platforms/solutions.

- Validate new design solutions to meet customer requirements.

- Drive requirements discussions, analyze test requirements, build test lab configurations, author and execute test plans, and document results.

- Identify key issues and gaps and work with engineering and delivery teams to resolve them.

- Develop/integrate new technologies into lab environments.

- Collaborate with Solution Architects from Delivery and Sales teams regarding future initiatives and securing customer business.

- Innovate to gain efficiency and accelerate validation efforts.

- Identify and facilitate new business growth opportunities.

- Collaborate with other engineers to ensure successful project delivery.

Skill Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Desired Skills: Candidates must have deep technical expertise with 802.11 Wireless technologies, Core routing and switching, and the Cisco Catalyst product line Candidates must also have strong customer interaction and consulting skills. They must be able to articulate complex concepts in easy-to-understand language. Candidates must be proficient in customer facing discussions as well as the technologies listed above. Typically requires BS plus 4-5+ years related experience, or a MS with 2-3 years of related experience.

Additional Details:

Minimum Qualifications

- CCNA Wireless, CCNP preferred

- Strong knowledge of Cisco Wireless portfolio (WLCs, APs, Catalyst, CMX, and Prime Infrastructure)

- Routing and Switching experience, R&S and/or DC CCNA Required, CCNP Preferred

- Strong knowledge of NX-OS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR and IOS configuration.

- In addition to above, experience in one or more of the following: BGP, OSPF Routing, LAN Switching, SDWAN, Virtualization

- Programming experience/familiarity (Python or Robot Framework preferred)

- Test and validation experience (hardware or software)

- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and formal presentation)

- Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex network problems

- Knowledge of Industry Test Tools

- Hands on experience with IXIA and/or SPIRENT tools is desirable

Other Requirements
Maximum Salary (US):  148000
Minimum Salary (US):  78000
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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.