Job description
Some careers have more impact than others.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering.
Business: CTO Infrastructure
Principal responsibilities
- HSBC is seeking a Network Lead with extensive hands-on experience in Routing & Switching, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
- This role will focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale networks while leveraging automation-based solutions.
- Technical and Project Oversight, Lead the planning, design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise networks including:
Routing and Switching (Cisco Catalyst, SDA)
Data Center Networking (Nexus, VXLAN, VPC, ACI awareness)
SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela) - Technical & Process Enhancement, Champion network automation using tools like Ansible, Python, Cisco DNA Center, APIs, etc.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, documentation improvement, and standardization (e.g., templates, runbooks, playbooks).
- Determine business requirement and influence solution towards Infrastructure future state model
- Ensure compliance with ITIL processes, regulatory standards, FIM and internal controls.
- People Management & Mentorship Lead and develop a team of senior network engineers and project leads across global regions.
- Conduct performance management, career development planning, and succession preparation.
- Encourage a growth mindset, ongoing training, and certification for team members.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Escalation Handling, Act as the key point of contact for business-critical escalations impacting financial systems and trading environments.
- Interface with application teams, security, compliance, and executive stakeholders to align technology goals with business outcomes.
- Manage relationships and contracts with external vendors and telecom providers.
- The responsibilities entail areas such as creating knowledge base and provide relevant reports on regular intervals with business insights.
- Ensure service resilience, service sustainability and recovery time objectives are met for all the solutions delivered
- Engage with OEM like Cisco and drive continuous improvement, enhancements, Strategy and Roadmap for the NEC.
Requirements
- Overall 15+ years of experience in Network, Routing and Switching along with leading global teams.
- The ideal candidate should have deep technical expertise in Cisco networking and a strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices within a banking and financial environment.
- People manager up to 20 and stakeholder management would be added advantage.
- Networking Expertise: Deep knowledge of Cisco Routing & Switching (CCNP/CCIE preferred).
- Protocols & Technologies: Strong hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS, VXLAN, SD-WAN.
- Security & Compliance: Experience with firewalls, NAC, and Zero Trust security models.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Experience with Cisco DNA, Sevone, HPNA, Netscout, Wireshark.
- Knowledge of Dev-ops tools like Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git etc
- Certifications (Preferred): CCNP, AWS Networking, Cisco Devnet
Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.
HSBCLL/GZ*
About HSBC Technology China
We develop, implement and support software and IT services and processes that allow HSBC to remain at the forefront of high-quality banking systems.
You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.
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