Job description
Some careers shine brighter than others.
If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Network SME
In this role, you will: ·
• Design & Architecture
• Lead the design and architecture of Campus Networks (LAN/WLAN) ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Define and implement SD-WAN, SASE and SSE frameworks integrating network and security
• Engineering & Implementation
• Deploy and optimize network infrastructure including switches, routers, wireless controllers, and firewalls.
• Integrate cloud-delivered security services (CASB, SWG, ZTNA) as part of SSE adoption.
• Ensure seamless integration between SD-WAN, SASE/SSE platforms, and cloud providers
• Operations & Optimization
• Provide Tier-4 technical escalation for complex incidents and outages.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:
• Active CCIE Lab certification (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security).
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with at least 4 years in a senior/SME role.
• Strong expertise in:
• Campus Networks: LAN, WLAN, routing, switching
• SD-WAN: Cisco Viptela, Meraki, or equivalent
• SASE/SSE platforms: Cisco, Zscaler, Prisma Access, Netskope, or equivalent
• Security integration (CASB, SWG, DLP, ZTNA)
• Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS), segmentation, QoS, and network security.
• Hands-on experience with automation (Python, Ansible) and APIs.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Preferred Skills:
• Exposure to multi-vendor networking (Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet).
• Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity expertise.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) design principles.
You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.
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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India