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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** HCL Technologies - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $143,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Multicasting, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), SAP Sales and Distribution, Simple Network Management Protocols, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, System Availability, SolarWinds (Software), Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=db6a42489441c42c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Teamwork?, * Expert knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP models * Advanced expertise in: o BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS o STP, HSRP/VRRP, Multicast o QoS for converged networks * Strong understanding of: o Wireless LAN design and RF principles o Cisco DNAC and SD Access o Data center and enterprise campus networking * Familiarity with network security integrations and policies, * Cisco ACI, SDWAN, DNAC * NNMI * Wireshark * Cisco WLC and Access Points * ITSM tools (Incident, Change, Problem Management), * Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities * Excellent communication with technical and non technical stakeholders * Ability to work independently and with global, distributed teams * Analytical mindset with proactive problem solving skills ## Description The Network L3 Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting of complex enterprise networks, including LAN, WAN, Data Center, SD WAN, and Wireless infrastructures. The role serves as the final escalation point for critical incidents and provides architectural guidance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives., The position requires strong expertise in Cisco enterprise networking, including SD WAN, routing, switching, wireless, Cisco ACI, in large scale, highly available, converged environments supporting voice, video, and data traffic., Advanced Operations & Escalation Support * Act as the Level 3 escalation point for complex and high impact network incidents. * Perform deep technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring or major incidents across wired and wireless networks. * Ensure network stability, performance, and availability while meeting SLA and business continuity requirements. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to L1 and L2 teams, including troubleshooting support and knowledge transfer., * Design, implement, and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching solutions using: o BGP, OSPF, EIGRP o MPLS (L2/L3 VPNs, WAN integration) o STP, HSRP/VRRP, Multicast * Lead optimization of QoS policies to support real time voice and video traffic. * Architect high availability and load balancing solutions across campus and WAN infrastructures., * Own and execute high risk and large scale network changes, including migrations, upgrades, and data center or campus refreshes. * Review and approve L2 change plans, ensuring proper design and rollback strategies. * Drive network automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives using DNAC and scripting approaches. ________________________________________ Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools * Design and maintain enterprise monitoring strategies using: o SolarWinds and SNMP based tools * Conduct advanced packet level and RF analysis using: o Wireshark and wireless diagnostic tools ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)