Network Architect

DXC Technology; Erskine; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider, DXC Technology, is seeking Network Architects in Erskine. Candidates will lead network architecture projects and require high-level UK Security clearance. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Private health/medical insurance

Gym membership

Employee recognition tools

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco Routing and Switching, minimum CCNP.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Project management skills and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to analyse, design, troubleshoot, and implement network architecture.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex data or voice network problems.
• Evaluate current and future network systems.

Skills

Cisco Routing and Switching

Aruba switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Job description

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Network Architects at varying skill levels. The successful candidate will need to be innovative and motivated with a high level of autonomy, able to develop and present secure solutions to leadership and technical teams. Due to the customer requirements, successful applicants must be eligible for high-level UK Security clearance, SC. This is a hybrid role based from Erskine or Newcastle.

In this role, you will assist in leading teams that analyse, design, troubleshoot and implement network architecture to best meet client requirements; leverage resources from different teams to ensure that customer needs are met. Assist in troubleshooting complex data or voice network and hardware problems; research and analyse significant, complex network issues that require evaluation of downstream effects on client satisfaction; assess and evaluate current and future systems.

Ideally, you will have experience in:

• Cisco Routing and Switching, minimum CCNP, including 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K
• Equivalent level in Aruba switching AOS-S & CX, on Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX10K platforms
• Palo Alto Firewalls, PAN-OS 10.x VPN Technologies on Cisco, Palo Alto plus Cloud platforms AWS/Azure Wireless LAN Architecture,
• Cisco/Aruba including Multizone, Aruba Central On-Prem, General Network Protocols – OSPF, BGP, Spanning Tree, IPSec,
• VPN– VXLAN, NSX-T, NAC, ZTNA, VMWare/VxRail, Aruba Clearpass
• Project management skills
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills for design, creation, and testing of new databases
• Skilled in time, priority, and task management

What we will do for you:

• Competitive compensation
• Pension scheme
• DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, gym membership and more)
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events, etc.)