Network Architect – Hybrid (Newcastle or Erskine)
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 while promoting our people‑first agenda, fostering 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, allowing us to deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.
At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has an opening for a Network Architect. The successful candidate will need to be innovative and motivated, able to work autonomously, and capable of developing and presenting secure solutions to leadership and technical teams. The role requires proficiency in WiFi networks and a high‑level UK security clearance (SC).
Responsibilities
* Assist in leading teams that analyse, design, troubleshoot, and implement network architecture to best meet client requirements, leveraging resources from different teams.
* Troubleshoot complex data or voice network and hardware problems.
* Research and analyse significant, complex network problems, evaluating intangibles such as downstream effects on client satisfaction.
* Assess and evaluate current and future systems.
Qualifications
* Designing scalable and secure WiFi networks for large campuses, offices, or data centers.
* Planning for high‑density environments, accounting for interference, channel planning, and capacity.
* Cisco routing and switching (minimum CCNP, including 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K).
* Aruba switching AOS‑S & CX, on Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX10K platforms.
* Palo Alto firewalls, PAN‑OS 10.x, VPN technologies on Cisco, Palo Alto plus cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
* Wireless LAN architecture, VPN–VXLAN, NSX‑T, NAC, ZTNA, VMWare/VxRail, Aruba Clearpass.
* Project management skills.
* Analytical and creative problem‑solving skills for design, creation, and testing of new networks.
* Strong time, priority, and task management skills.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation.
* Pension scheme.
* DXC Select – comprehensive benefits package (private health/medical insurance, gym membership, and more).
* Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel, and more).
* DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events).
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time.
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