Job Description:
We are seeking an on-site Wintel Engineer, providing support for one of our key public sector clients. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, focused on the support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance.
Location: Newcastle Campus
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled team of support engineers providing technical infrastructure support. The role will require a flexible working ethic and a pragmatic approach to IT support. Successful candidates will have a second/third line support background and great customer service and communication skills. They will have a keen interest in innovation alongside a willingness to implement new ways of working and automation.
Description of Role
1. Responsible for delivery of assigned tasks within the delivery cycle of a project.
2. Understands a broad spectrum of the company's technology, Windows OS, VMware ESXi and Hyper V servers, in order to deliver part of a detailed technical design, which meets customer requirements.
3. Tasks may include Design and installation of new systems applications; updating applications, firmware, and drivers; creating boundaries for as well as performing configuration and testing activities as part of an obsolescence project(s).
4. Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, VMware vCenter, VMWare ESXi and Windows PKI, among others.
5. Works without direction and with customer nominated representatives to accomplish assigned tasks.
6. Contributes to design for specific deliverables and assists in the development of technical solutions.
7. Participates as part of a team and maintains good relationships with team members, internal DXC Teams and customers.
8. Uses knowledge tools and re- uses information for the benefit of projects, and of professional development.
Education and Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. professional-level certification(s) in work field. Typically 5-10 years of relevant experience.
Essential Knowledge and Skills Required:
9. Windows Server 2003 to 2022
10. Active Directory
11. DNS
12. DHCP
13. Group Policy
14. Windows PKI
15. DFS
16. VMware vSphere and ESXi
17. Veritas Clustering
18. Microsoft Clustering
19. Great customer service
20. Good understanding of networks and Domain Structure
Desirable skills and knowledge/certifications
21. Any Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certification
22. Wider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking and security
23. Powershell scripting
24. McAfee ePO
25. Hyper V
26. HP BladeSystem, or similar blade servers / blade chassis and interconnect technologies
27. HP Cloud Service Automation, or similar self-service cloud management technology
28. HP Server Automation, or similar system configuration / software deployment technology
29. Symantec Datacentre Security, or similar security policy enforcement product
What We Will Do For You
30. Competitive compensation
31. Pension scheme
32. DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance,, gym membership and more)
33. Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)
34. DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.