Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking Network Architects to join their team in the UK. Candidates will be responsible for designing and implementing network solutions while ensuring compliance with high-level security clearance requirements. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance and discounts on various services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on technology and groceries

Recognition tools and social events

Qualifications

• Minimum CCNP certification required.
• Experience with Cisco and Aruba networks.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in analyzing and designing network architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex data or voice network issues.
• 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

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 core value we uphold daily through our work. We provide mission-critical services in a secure environment, promote a people-first agenda, foster a sense of community, and support a healthy work-life balance. Our positive customer feedback and continuous growth position us as one of the world’s leading IT solutions providers, capable of delivering services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

We are currently seeking Network Architects at varying skill levels for one of our platinum accounts. The successful candidates will need to be innovative, motivated, and highly autonomous, capable of developing and presenting secure solutions to leadership and technical teams. Due to client requirements, applicants must be eligible for high-level UK Security clearance (SC). This role is based onsite in Erskine or Newcastle.

In this role, you will lead teams in analyzing, designing, troubleshooting, and implementing network architectures to meet client requirements. You will leverage resources from different teams to ensure customer needs are met. You will also troubleshoot complex data or voice network and hardware issues, analyze significant network problems, and evaluate current and future systems.

Ideally, candidates will have experience in:

• Cisco Routing and Switching (minimum CCNP), including 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K
• 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 and Palo Alto, plus Cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
• Wireless LAN Architecture
• Cisco/Aruba networks, including Multizone, Aruba Central On-Prem
• General Network Protocols – OSPF, BGP, Spanning Tree, IPSec
• VPN technologies such as 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)
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, social events, etc.)

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