Junior Network Engineer

Job Description:

The position is a site-based Network Engineering role in one of the DXC reginal delivery centres in Glasgow or Newcastle.  Expectation is the successful candidate will cover project delivery on UK Secure accounts.

Role – Junior Network Engineer

Clearance - SC

Job Summary:
This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of remote Network services for a DXC secure Customer. Role focus will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, remotely, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba.

Expectation is the successful candidate will have some proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions.

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.
• Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed.

Network Installation and Configuration:

• Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.
• Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment.
• Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution.
• Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances.

Documentation and Communication:

• Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status.
• Assist in drafting proposal documentation to address customer requirements.
• Collaborating with network architects to provide info for them to design functional company networks.
• Conducting regular network performance tests.

Mandatory Skills:

• Studying towards Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent.
• Cisco LAN / WAN skills.
• Aruba LAN skills.
• Demonstrable basic experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment.
• Demonstrable basic experience working with Firewalls/Security.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.

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 both Cisco and Aruba 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 requested
• Availability for out of hours work including weekends as needed.

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