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Network Architect

HCLTech and Careers
Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

Network Architect Responsibilities:

  • As part of a dynamic team of network architects, you'll contribute to the smooth flow of information by designing and planning computer systems networks.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to network engineers.
  • Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and best practices for security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
  • Monitor network performance and capacity, identify potential bottlenecks or issues and optimize performance and scalability.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and procedures to facilitate troubleshooting, maintenance, and future upgrades.

Requirements and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in network architecture, design, and implementation.
  • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).
  • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and encryption technologies.
  • Two of the most desired skills here are organizational skills and analytical skills.
  • Excellence in communication and teamwork is a must.
  • A solid knowledge of the theoretical basics of computer science.

Technology Exposure:

  • ACI- Fabric
  • SD-WAN Fabric
  • Gigamon Fabric
  • F5 Load Balancer
  • Infoblox - DHCP,DNS,IPAM,NTP
  • CISCO ISE
  • Nexus VPC
  • Stacking
  • DMVPN
  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • Cisco Wireless
  • Riverbed WAN optimization

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 secure@hcltech.com 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,000 - $120,000

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