Network Architect at DXC Technology

Erskine, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
IT Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Eligible for high level UK Security clearance (SC)
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing proxy servers
  • Cisco Routing and switching (minimum CCNP, including 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K)
  • Equivalent level in Aruba switching AOS-S & CX (on Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX, 10K platforms)
  • Palo Alto Firewalls (PAN-OS 10.x)
  • VPN Technologies on Cisco, Palo Alto, plus Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
  • Wireless LAN Architecture (Cisco/Aruba including Multizone, Aruba Central On-Prem)
  • General Network Protocols (OSPF, BGP, Spanning Tree, IPSec, 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 databases
  • Skilled in time, priority, and task management
  • Innovative, motivated, with high level of autonomy
  • Ability to develop and present secure solutions to leadership and technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Assist in leading teams that analyse, design, troubleshoot, and implement network architecture to meet client requirements
  • Leverage resources from different teams to ensure customer needs are met
  • Assist in troubleshooting the most complex data or voice network and hardware problems
  • Research and analyse significant, complex network problems requiring evaluation of intangibles (e.g., downstream effects on client satisfaction)
  • Assess and evaluate current and future systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Proxy ServersCisco RoutingCisco SwitchingCCNPCisco 8200Cisco 8300Nexus N7KNexus N9KAruba SwitchingAOS-SAruba CXAruba 2930Aruba 6300Palo Alto FirewallsPAN-OS 10.xVPNAWSAzureWireless LANAruba Multizone

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits are offered for this role?

DXC offers competitive compensation, a pension scheme, DXC Select comprehensive benefits package including private health/medical insurance and gym membership, Perks at Work discounts, and DXC incentives like recognition tools, employee lunches, and social events.

Is this a remote position, or do I need to work in an office?

This is a hybrid role based in Newcastle or Erskine, prioritizing in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, and individual work styles.

What technical skills and certifications are required for the Network Architect role?

Required expertise includes Cisco Routing and switching (minimum CCNP, inc. 8200/8300 routers, Nexus N7K/N9K), Aruba switching AOS-S & CX on specified platforms, Palo Alto Firewalls PAN-OS 10.x, VPN technologies on Cisco/Palo Alto/AWS/Azure, Wireless LAN Architecture with Cisco/Aruba, and protocols like OSPF, BGP, IPSec, VXLAN, NSX-T, NAC, ZTNA; project management skills are also needed.

What is the company culture like at DXC Technology?

DXC promotes a people-first agenda with a real sense of community, healthy work-life balance, strong connections, and an inclusive environment; they deliver mission-critical services securely and foster in-person collaboration with flexibility.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this Network Architect position?

Strong candidates are innovative, motivated, with high autonomy to develop and present secure solutions; they need eligibility for high-level UK Security clearance (SC), expertise in specified network technologies, analytical and creative problem-solving skills, and proficiency in time, priority, and task management.

DXC Technology

IT services for enterprise modernization and management

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging IT service providers offer cost-effective solutions, threatening DXC's market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace DXC's innovation, risking service obsolescence.
Economic downturns could reduce IT spending, impacting DXC's long-term contract revenue.

Differentiation

DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader.
The company specializes in modernizing mission-critical systems for large enterprises.
DXC's Enterprise Technology Stack ensures security and scalability across cloud environments.

Upsides

DXC is recognized as a leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services.
The Quercus AI platform collaboration with Ferrovial and Microsoft enhances DXC's innovation capabilities.
DXC's role in transforming Italy's healthcare sector showcases its expertise in digital transformation.

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