Lead Network Technician

HCL Technologies Limited

Qualifications
* Minimum of 6+ years of experience supporting and managing network infrastructure and network-related devices or equivalent experience as agreed with the Company. 3+ years of experience leading field support teams
* Skilled in racking, stacking, cabling, and decommissioning of network hardware devices.
* Experienced in Site Services support for network device maintenance and remote/console support.
* Strong IT/Telecoms knowledge, including but not limited to:
* Routing, switching, firewalls, WiFi.
* IP Telephony ( IPT ).
* Radio Frequency ( RF ) equipment such as microwave radios, cellular nodes, and VSATs.

Key Responsibilities
* Respond to ServiceNow incident tickets and perform troubleshooting.
* Install and recover patching cables, power leads, and network equipment.
* Identify and tag network circuits and demark locations.
* Provide escort services for third-party vendors or subcontractors.
* Adhere to risk management processes, including walkthroughs, work permits, change management, and safety training.
* Comply with audit, security, and operational excellence standards.
* Perform IMAC activities for end-user LAN and voice devices.
* Monitor and respond to emergency conditions affecting operations (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes).
* Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
* Provide smart hands support for telecom infrastructure:
* Fiber optic and copper cabling.
* WiFi, BLE, microwave, and radio systems.
* VSAT and cellular-based systems (4G LTE, 5G, NB-IIoT, LTE-M).
* Low-power WAN systems (LoRaWAN) and other IIoT/OT systems.
* Solar panel/battery power systems.
* IP Telephony and specialty telecom systems (CCTV, PAGA, Intercom, Fire/Intruder Alarm).

* Collaborate with internal teams and external providers:
* Design and Engineering Teams.
* Global IT Service Desk.
* IT Operations Center (ITOC).
* Telcos and managed service providers.

* Support IT/Telecom requirements for Business Units, Major Capital Projects (MCPs), and Mergers/Acquisitions.
* Participate in Root Cause Analysis post-incidents.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise a team of network technicians and contractors.
* Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance.
* Conduct regular team meetings to review priorities, safety compliance, and performance.
* Ensure adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures.
* Mentor and develop team members through coaching and training.
* Coordinate with third-party vendors and subcontractors for compliance and quality.
* Manage scheduling and resource allocation for site support activities.
* Escalate critical issues and provide detailed performance reports.
* Support workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding of new team members.


Work Environment
* This role may require travel to remote sites and offshore locations.
* Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions and respond to emergency situations.


Disclaimer
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits
A candidate s pay within the range will depend on their work location, 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.