Administrator - Wireless Networking

HCL Technologies Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking an experienced Network Engineer (Routing, Switching & Automation) to design, deploy, monitor, and optimize enterprise networks. The role emphasizes automation to boost efficiency, scalability, and reliability across LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network engineering with at least 2+ years in network automation, strong vendor knowledge, and hands-on experience with scripting and IaC concepts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Network Engineering with hands-on routing/switching and automation.
• Experience with enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN and data center networking.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and switching (VLANs, STP, MSTP).
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and monitoring tools is a plus.
• Experience with scripting and IaC concepts for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN and data center networking environments.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor performance and proactively resolve network issues.
• Develop documentation and operational procedures.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and compliance checks.
• Support cross-functional teams for infrastructure and cloud networking.
• Participate in incident management and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Layer 2/3 concepts

Routing protocols

Switching technologies

HA protocols

MPLS/VPN/QoS/NAT

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

Network automation

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

Netmiko/NAPALM/Paramiko

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer (Routing, Switching & Automation)

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Routing and Switching technologies and hands-on experience in Network Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure while driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
• Manage and support LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center networking environments.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve network issues.
• Perform network capacity planning, upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Implement and maintain network security standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration management, and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure and cloud networking requirements.
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem management activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Networking Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts.
• Expert-level experience with:
  • Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS
  • Switching Technologies: VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP, VTP
  • High Availability: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
  • MPLS, VPN, QoS, Multicast
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or equivalent networking platforms.

Network Automation

• Experience in network automation using:
  • Python
  • Ansible
  • REST APIs
  • Netmiko, NAPALM, Paramiko
  • Git/GitHub or GitLab
• Ability to develop scripts and automation workflows for network configuration, monitoring, and compliance.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.

Cloud & Monitoring

• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, LogicMonitor, or ThousandEyes.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in Network Automation.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP Enterprise (Required/Preferred)
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (Preferred)
• JNCIP/JNCIE
• DevNet Associate/Professional
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or Azure Network Engineer Associate

Desired Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within global teams.
• Experience in ITIL-based support environments.
• Strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• SD-WAN implementation experience.
• Data Center networking (ACI, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Network Security knowledge (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC).
• Scripting experience in Python for large-scale network operations.

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 2026totaled $14.8billion.