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 EngineerClearance - SCJob 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 requestedAvailability for out of hours work including weekends as needed.Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is availablehere. #J-18808-Ljbffr