Network Engineer

DXC Consulting & Engineering Services; City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT solutions is seeking Network Architects to join their team. The role involves analyzing and designing secure network architectures, and candidates need to have a strong background in Cisco and Aruba technologies. Offering a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, this hybrid position promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Private health/medical insurance

Gym membership

Perks at Work discounts

Recognition tools and social events

Qualifications

• CCNP certification in Cisco Routing and Switching required.
• Experience with major networking platforms such as Cisco and Aruba essential.
• Strong analytical skills and project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in analyzing and designing network architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex data and voice network issues.
• Develop secure solutions and collaborate with technical teams.

Skills

Cisco Routing and Switching

Aruba switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Wireless LAN Architecture

Network Protocols

VPN Technologies

Project management skills

Analytical problem-solving

Time management skills

Job description

Job Description

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto; it’s a commitment we uphold daily through our work. We provide mission-critical services in a secure environment while promoting a people-first culture, community, and work-life balance. Our positive customer feedback and growth position us as a leading IT solutions provider, capable of delivering in challenging and exciting situations.

We are seeking Network Architects of varying skill levels for one of our platinum accounts. The successful candidate will be innovative, motivated, and autonomous, capable of developing and presenting secure solutions to leadership and technical teams. Due to customer requirements, applicants must be eligible for high-level UK Security Clearance (SC). This hybrid role is based onsite in Erskine or Newcastle, working two days per week.

In this role, you will lead teams in analyzing, designing, troubleshooting, and implementing network architectures to meet client needs. You will leverage resources across teams to ensure customer satisfaction, troubleshoot complex data or voice network and hardware issues, and evaluate current and future systems.

Ideally, You Will Have Experience In

1. Cisco Routing and Switching (minimum CCNP), including 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K
2. Equivalent experience with Aruba switching AOS-S & CX, on Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX10K platforms
3. Palo Alto Firewalls, PAN-OS 10.x, VPN Technologies on Cisco, Palo Alto, and Cloud platforms AWS/Azure
4. Wireless LAN Architecture
5. Cisco/Aruba networking, including Multizone, Aruba Central, and On-Prem solutions
6. General Network Protocols – OSPF, BGP, Spanning Tree, IPSec
7. VPN Technologies – VXLAN, NSX-T, NAC, ZTNA, VMWare/VxRail, Aruba Clearpass
8. Project management skills
9. Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities for designing, creating, and testing databases
10. Time, priority, and task management skills

What We Offer

1. Competitive compensation
2. Pension scheme
3. DXC Select benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, gym membership, and more)
4. Perks at Work discounts on technology, groceries, travel, and more
5. Recognition tools, employee lunches, social events, and incentives

At DXC Technology, we value strong connections and community. Our flexible work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while supporting wellbeing, productivity, and individual work styles. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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