Description:
Network Engineer
Job Summary
This Network Engineering role focusses on both the support and implementation of Network infrastructures in a large multi-vendor multi-site environment for a DXC Customer. Role focus will cover primarily Campus LAN Layer 2 and Layer 3 infrastructures, both onsite and remote, with a key focus on HPE (Comware 5 & 7 devices), Cisco and Fortinet product portfolios.
Expectation is the successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor environment working as part of a team delivering both project engineering and Network support functions and is capable of working independently in a customer facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
- Maintain data network hardware and systems.
- Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues.
- Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors.
Technical Support And Leadership
- Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
- Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
- Assist with network problem escalation and resolution.
- Ability to liaise with 3rd party suppliers and support organisations.
Network Installation And Configuration
- Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.
- Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution.
- Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances.
Documentation And Communication
- Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect changes to the network.
- Maintain network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status.
Mandatory Skills
- HPE/Cisco LAN skills equivalent to CCNA level.
- Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex environment.
- Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.
Other Skills
Experience working with two or more of the following: -
- Fortinet Firewalls.
- Configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers.
- Fortinet Security Fabric management tools (e.g FortiAnalyser, FortiManager)
- HPE iMC Network Management platform.
- IP Address Management
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field.
- Experience in data networking with Cisco or HPE Comware infrastructures.
- Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure.
- Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication.
- Eligible for or currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory).
Other Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in time, priority, and task management.
- Effective communication skills for interaction with customers and team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Capable of managing competing priorities in complex environments.
- Professional demeanour with confidence in handling technical issues.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Availability for on-call work, including weekends or evenings as needed.