Network Engineer

Role: Network Deployment engineer LAN/WAN

Primary Skill : LAN/WAN, Cisco, Juniper

Secondary Skill: Arista, Aruba

Location: Redmond, WA

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure across multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Aruba).
• Configure and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks for enterprise and data center environments.
• Perform network upgrades, migrations, and expansions while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement network security policies, access controls, and monitoring solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to determine optimal network configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate networking solutions with business applications.
• Provide documentation, network diagrams, and knowledge transfer to operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Support network automation and scripting initiatives (Python, Ansible, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Min 4+ years of exp. for L2 and 6+ years exp. for L3 in network deployment, administration, and troubleshooting
• Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Aruba network devices.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Proficiency in network security technologies (firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, NAC solutions).
• Hands-on experience with wireless networks (Aruba ClearPass, Cisco Wireless Controllers, 802.1X authentication).
• Experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud networking ( Azure) and scripting knowledge (python) is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory):

Cisco: CCNP, CCIE

Juniper: JNCIP, JNCIE

Arista: ACE-A, ACE-P

Aruba: ACMP, ACDP

Network Automation: DevNet, JNCIA-DevOps, Ansible

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics etc.) with CCNA & CCNP (preferred)

Disclaimer HCL 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.