Network Engineer

DXC Technology Inc.; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Inc. in Canberra is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our Network operations and delivery team, focused on Aruba and Fortinet ecosystems to support federal and state government accounts.

You will manage daily network operations, participate in project delivery, mentor junior engineers, communicate status to stakeholders, and participate in on-call rotations, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days on customer sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network operations with Aruba/Fortinet focus.
• Experience with Aruba CX and Aruba Central management.

Responsibilities

• Daily network operational support within managed services scope.
• Participate in network project delivery and planning with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and support incidents.
• Communicate status, issues, risks and changes to stakeholders.
• Occasional after-hours support and on-call duties.
• Work onsite at customer premises at least 3 days a week within a hybrid model.

Skills

Aruba CX

Aruba Central

Aruba WiFi

ClearPass

Fortigate

SD-WAN

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

BGP

OSPF

VXLAN

MLAG

STP

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Azure

Linux

Visio

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Fortigate Firewall

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

Aruba Central

Job description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our Network operations and delivery team. This team is responsible for the operation and implementation of innovative network solutions for DXC’s federal government and State government accounts.

Responsibilities

• Daily network operational support within the scope of the managed support services contract. Perform daily tasks to maintain network operability within SLAs, working within DXC ITIL framework for incident, change and problem management.
• Network project delivery – involvement in planning and rollout of network projects working closely with DXC project managers and other stakeholders. Act as a trusted technical authority and actively contribute to the planning and execution of implementations ensuring successful outcomes.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing by mentoring junior engineers and providing support during incidents, promoting growth and capability development. Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ensure both Internal and external stakeholders are provided necessary information about project status, issues, risks and change requests.
• Will involve some after-hours work for scheduled activities or in some cases to assist with critical incidents which may arise. Participate in network on-call rosters as required.
• Work onsite at customers premises at least 3 days a week within a hybrid work model.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in network operations, with a focus on Aruba and Fortinet technologies.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Aruba CX platform and use of Aruba Central (on Prem preferred) management platform.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with Aruba WiFi, Mobility Master and ClearPass.
• Proficient in Fortigate Firewalls, SD-WAN, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer vendor management platforms.
• Expertise in routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, MLAG, STP, etc..
• Familiarity with industry-standard ITIL practices and platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Working knowledge and experience with DNS/DHCP/IPAM management.
• Familiarity or exposure to Azure or cloud networking, Linux, Visio.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous network operations experience within a federal government arena.
• Previous network design skills would be favourably looked upon.

Problem Solving

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex network challenges.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.

Teamwork

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education/Certifications

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering highly desirable.
• Relevant Aruba and Fortinet Industry Certifications.
• Other relevant vendor certifications.

Must Haves

• The role is based in Canberra.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory.
• The applicant must hold at least a Baseline security clearance and be eligible to obtain NV1 clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life.

We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed.

With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates.

Learn more on dxc.com.