Network Team Lead

HCLTech is seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Network Lead to head the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise-wide network data assets. This role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of network data—from source systems to analytics, dashboards, APIs, and AI/ML consumption—while aligning with enterprise data strategy and business outcomes.

Job Title: Network Lead

Job ID: 112098

Position Type: Fulltime - Onsite

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Key Responsibilities

Job Summary

• To play a pivotal role in designing and implementing complex/large scale technical solutions, that are scalable and in line with industry best practices, latest technology.
• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN, and data center fabrics (e.g., Nexus, Cisco ACI).
• Network Management Tools: Proficiency with network monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA, Ansible).
• Frameworks: Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, incident command, and vendor negotiation skills
• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN, and data center fabrics (e.g., Nexus, Cisco ACI).
• Network Management Tools: Proficiency with network monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA, Ansible).
• Frameworks: Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, incident command, and vendor negotiation skills

Key Responsibilities

1. To gather specifications and deliver solutions to the client organization based on understanding of a domain or technology

2. To architect| design and develop (through Team) solution for product/project & sustenance delivery

3. To ensure knowledge up-gradation and work with new technologies so that the solution is current and meets quality standards and the client requirements

4. Reviews on the architecture and design deliverables and support as an SME

5. To recommend client value creation initiatives and implement industry best practices

6. To train and develop team so as to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and deliver risks are mitigated

• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN, and data center fabrics (e.g., Nexus, Cisco ACI).
• Network Management Tools: Proficiency with network monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA, Ansible).
• Frameworks: Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, incident command, and vendor negotiation skills

Skill Requirements

• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN, and data center fabrics (e.g., Nexus, Cisco ACI). '
• Network Management Tools: Proficiency with network monitoring and automation tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA, Ansible).
• Frameworks: Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management. Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, incident command, and vendor negotiation skills

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $101,000

Pay Range Maximum: $146,000

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 [email protected] for investigation.

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

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fitsyou best.