Network Architect

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

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking Network Architects at various skill levels to lead network architecture projects. The role involves designing and implementing secure solutions while managing teams and troubleshooting network issues. Ideal candidates will have strong Cisco and Aruba experience, along with excellent problem-solving skills. Join a company that values innovation and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on technology and groceries

Employee recognition tools

Qualifications

• Minimum CCNP certification in Cisco Routing and Switching.
• Experience with Aruba switching and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in analyzing and designing network architecture.
• Troubleshoot complex data or voice network problems.
• Evaluate current and future systems to meet client requirements.

Skills

Cisco Routing and Switching

Aruba Switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Wireless LAN Architecture

General Network Protocols

Project Management

Analytical Problem-Solving

Time Management

Job description

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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 help 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.

Role Overview

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

The role involves leading teams in analyzing, designing, troubleshooting, and implementing network architecture to meet client requirements. You will leverage resources from different teams to ensure customer needs are met, troubleshoot complex data or voice network and hardware problems, and evaluate current and future systems.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Cisco Routing and Switching (minimum CCNP), including 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K
• Equivalent experience in Aruba switching (AOS-S & CX), on platforms such as Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX10K
• Palo Alto Firewalls, PAN-OS 10.x, VPN Technologies on Cisco, Palo Alto, and 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 designing, creating, and testing new databases
• Time, priority, and task management skills

What We Offer

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

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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