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SME - Wireless Networking at HCLTech in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
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Job Summary
The digital transformation strategy of Shell requires an increasingly flexible, agile and secure IT environment in order to enable best use of data, cloud services, personalization of user experience and connectivity of devices. Keeping our business goals and user experience in the forefront, Shell IT has taken the decision to insource or directly procure a number of connectivity services. By taking greater control over key aspects of connectivity, we can provide our users with better user experience, speed and agility, while maintaining operational effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, we are building a partially insourced and multi-vendor ecosystem for our connectivity products and services and will be developing new skills and capabilities. Come join us on this exciting and ambitious journey. *Job Description This role is part of the Shell IT’s Connectivity Portfolio team and specific to the WAN Connectivity portfolio, where Shell locations need to be connected to provide access to the Internet and Shell internal applications. The mission is to support projects with design engineering capabilities under the renewed model. The Design Engineer is expected to have a solid understanding of telecommunications and network technologies applied across the Shell Group. The role supports the design and implementation of network solutions across various business areas and locations, including offices, onshore and offshore facilities. The Design Engineer contributes to different types of projects, including both capital projects and IT initiatives, working under defined standards and guidance from senior design engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network designs. The purpose of the design engineer role is to participate in projects and deliver the network designs and implementations required based on defined standards. The design engineer will be the key person in the project for all telecom and network elements. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver enterprise, telecom, and data Centre network solutions aligned with standards • Implement VXLAN, BGP, OSPF and advanced routing technologies • Deployment of Cisco SD-WAN solutions • Design and support Aruba Wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass) • Integrate security platforms including Palo Alto and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) • Develop HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and test strategies • Support testing, validation, and implementation activities • Participate in project delivery and coordination with multiple teams • Support project handover to operations • Assist in automation initiatives using Python, Ansible • Maintain configurations using Git and YAML • Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Integration teams • Conduct design reviews and contribute to standards
Required Skills & Qualifications • Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI model, Layer 2/3) • Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, BFD, NAT, IPSec VPN, VLAN, STP/RSTP, VTP, and VRFs • Experience with 802.1X / NAC platforms (Aruba ClearPass, or equivalent) • Proven hands-on experience in SD-WAN • Working knowledge of data center networking concepts: VXLAN/EVPN • Understanding of wireless networking (Aruba preferred) • Basic knowledge of network security • Familiarity with security policy, zone-based segmentation, and Global Protect VPN • Exposure to Python or Ansible • Familiarity with Git/GitHub • 6 to 8 years of experience • CCNA/CCDA/CCNP Enterprise preferred
Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders • Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills • Experience working in an international organization, with different cultures, across different timezone
Key Responsibilities
The digital transformation strategy of Shell requires an increasingly flexible, agile and secure IT environment in order to enable best use of data, cloud services, personalization of user experience and connectivity of devices. Keeping our business goals and user experience in the forefront, Shell IT has taken the decision to insource or directly procure a number of connectivity services. By taking greater control over key aspects of connectivity, we can provide our users with better user experience, speed and agility, while maintaining operational effectiveness and efficiency. As a result, we are building a partially insourced and multi-vendor ecosystem for our connectivity products and services and will be developing new skills and capabilities. Come join us on this exciting and ambitious journey. *Job Description This role is part of the Shell IT’s Connectivity Portfolio team and specific to the WAN Connectivity portfolio, where Shell locations need to be connected to provide access to the Internet and Shell internal applications. The mission is to support projects with design engineering capabilities under the renewed model. The Design Engineer is expected to have a solid understanding of telecommunications and network technologies applied across the Shell Group. The role supports the design and implementation of network solutions across various business areas and locations, including offices, onshore and offshore facilities. The Design Engineer contributes to different types of projects, including both capital projects and IT initiatives, working under defined standards and guidance from senior design engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network designs. The purpose of the design engineer role is to participate in projects and deliver the network designs and implementations required based on defined standards. The design engineer will be the key person in the project for all telecom and network elements. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver enterprise, telecom, and data Centre network solutions aligned with standards • Implement VXLAN, BGP, OSPF and advanced routing technologies • Deployment of Cisco SD-WAN solutions • Design and support Aruba Wireless (Aruba Central, ClearPass) • Integrate security platforms including Palo Alto and Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) • Develop HLD, LLD, implementation plans, and test strategies • Support testing, validation, and implementation activities • Participate in project delivery and coordination with multiple teams • Support project handover to operations • Assist in automation initiatives using Python, Ansible • Maintain configurations using Git and YAML • Collaborate with Architecture, Security, and Integration teams • Conduct design reviews and contribute to standards
Required Skills & Qualifications • Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI model, Layer 2/3) • Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, BFD, NAT, IPSec VPN, VLAN, STP/RSTP, VTP, and VRFs • Experience with 802.1X / NAC platforms (Aruba ClearPass, or equivalent) • Proven hands-on experience in SD-WAN • Working knowledge of data center networking concepts: VXLAN/EVPN • Understanding of wireless networking (Aruba preferred) • Basic knowledge of network security • Familiarity with security policy, zone-based segmentation, and Global Protect VPN • Exposure to Python or Ansible • Familiarity with Git/GitHub • 6 to 8 years of experience • CCNA/CCDA/CCNP Enterprise preferred
Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders • Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills • Experience working in an international organization, with different cultures, across different timezone