Network Specialist

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.

In this role, you will:

HSBC is seeking a Network Specialist 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. 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.

• Architect, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructures, focusing on high availability, security, and compliance.
• Configure and maintain Routing & Switching solutions using Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, and ASR.
• Implement advanced WAN, LAN, and Data Center networking solutions across global HSBC locations.
• Manage and optimize BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, SD-WAN, SD access and QoS to ensure seamless global connectivity.
• Working knowledge of Sonic or any white boxing Network solution and troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple HSBC business units.

• Utilize tools like Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds, Splunk, and Wireshark for real-time network monitoring and optimization.
• Conduct network risk assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with HSBC’s security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Python for automated network provisioning.
• Work in an Agile environment, contributing to Scrum or Kanban teams for iterative network deployments.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Extensive experience in Networking Expertise: Deep knowledge of Cisco Routing & Switching (CCNP/CCIE certified preferred but not essential).
• 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 would be desirable
• Certifications (Preferred): CCNP, CCIE, AWS Networking & Devnet

We offer hybrid style working and the site location could be any offices of your choice including Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds and Edinburgh 

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500