Sr. Professional Services Consultant, NGFW
Palo Alto NetworksSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, IT ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Eligible for high level UK Security clearance (SC)
- Experience designing scalable and secure WiFi networks for large campuses, offices, or data centers
- Experience 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
- Equivalent level in Aruba switching AOS-S & CX, on Aruba 2930, 6300, 8300, 8400 CX, 10K platforms
- Experience with 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 and motivated with a high level of autonomy
- Able to develop and present secure solutions to leadership and technical teams
- Skilled in WiFi networks
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, such as downstream effects on client satisfaction
- Assess and evaluate current and future systems
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this Network Architect role?
The position is hybrid, based in Newcastle or Erskine, prioritizing in-person collaboration while offering flexibility.
What benefits are offered for this position?
Benefits include competitive compensation, pension scheme, DXC Select comprehensive package with private health/medical insurance and gym membership, Perks at Work discounts, and DXC incentives like recognition tools, employee lunches, and social events.
What technical skills and certifications are required?
Required skills include designing scalable secure WiFi networks, Cisco Routing and switching with minimum CCNP including 8200/8300 routers and Nexus N7K/N9K, equivalent in Aruba switching AOS-S & CX on specified platforms, Palo Alto Firewalls PAN-OS 10.x, VPN technologies, Wireless LAN Architecture with Cisco/Aruba, and protocols like OSPF, BGP.
What is the company culture like at DXC Technology?
DXC promotes a people-first agenda, real sense of community, healthy work-life balance, strong connections, and prioritizes in-person collaboration with flexibility.
What makes a strong candidate for this Network Architect position?
Strong candidates are innovative, motivated with high autonomy, skilled in WiFi networks, eligible for high level UK Security clearance SC, have project management skills, analytical and creative problem-solving, and time/priority/task management skills.
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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