Senior Network Engineer

dxctechnology; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and operate network solutions for federal and state government accounts. You will deliver projects, mentor engineers, and coordinate with project managers while working in a hybrid model 2–3 days on-site.

You should have 7+ years of network engineering experience with Cisco data centre expertise, VXLAN and WAN/LAN fundamentals, and relevant security product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of network engineering experience, with strong Cisco data centre competencies.
• Experience with VXLAN and data centre networking architectures.
• In-depth LAN and WAN fundamentals knowledge.
• ITILv3 service management experience is required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver network projects, including planning and rollouts, in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
• Act as a technical authority by planning and executing implementations for successful outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide incident support to promote capability development.
• Communicate project status, issues, risks and change requests to internal and external stakeholders.
• Be prepared for after-hours work and occasional travel to customer locations.
• Work on-site with a hybrid model 2–3 days a week with customers or DXC offices.

Skills

7+ years experience

Cisco networking

VXLAN

LAN/WAN fundamentals

ITILv3

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Nexus Dashboard

DNAC

SDWAN tooling

Cisco ISE

ASA/FirePower

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Checkpoint

F5

Netscaler

VPN Gateways

Job description

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 Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. This team is responsible for the design, implementation and operation of innovative network solutions for DXC's federal and state government accounts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver network projects, including planning and rollout activities, while 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 with necessary information about project status, issues, risks and change requests.
• The role will involve some after-hours work for scheduled activities or in some cases to assist with critical incidents which may arise. This may include travelling to the specific customer location.
• Work onsite at customers premises or DXC office at least 2-3 days a week within a hybrid work model.

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience

Minimum of 7 years' experience in network engineering, with strong expertise in Cisco data centre and enterprise networking technologies.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of both LAN and WAN Network Fundamentals.
• Technical expertise in Cisco VXLAN and data centre networking architectures.
• Experience in supporting Cisco Nexus Dashboard, DNAC and SDWAN would be desirable.
• Experience in supporting Cisco ISE and ASA/FirePower security products.
• Experience in supporting Fortinet, Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewall products would be highly desirable.
• Load balancing and Security products knowledge such as F5, Netscaler, VPN Gateways.
• Experience in supporting OT network and security products would be desirable.
• Experience in managing major incidents and working with technical teams of L2/L3 network engineers.
• Must have experience working within ITILv3 service management framework.

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.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Previous network engineering and network design experience within State or Federal Government environments is highly desirable.

Preferred Certifications

Minimum CCNP certification. CCIE and other industry-recognised vendor certifications are desirable and will be considered favourably.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. 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.