Senior Test Lead - End - to - End Telecom Network Testing
United States
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

Candidates must have deep technical expertise with Core routing and switching, Data Center technologies, and preferably Cloud technologies. 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.

Skill Requirements

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.

- Strong knowledge of Cisco DC and Enterprise platforms (N2K-N9K, ASR1K-9K, ISR and Wireless Platforms)

- Experience in one or more of the following: SD-WAN, Wireless Technologies, ACI, VXLAN, LISP, BGP, OSPF Routing, MPLS, LAN Switching, VPC, Data Center Technologies, Virtualization

- Programming experience required (Python / Electron/Angular Frontend UI)

- Test and validation experience (hardware and software)

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

- Knowledge of Industry Test Tools

- Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex network problems

- Hands on experience with Cisco Camelot, SPLUNK, vCenter, NetApp

Other Requirements

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