Senior Network Engineer

Job Description:

The position is a Senior Network Engineering role.  Expectation is the successful candidate will cover BAU project and support activities ultimately with an expectation to become part of a 24x7 On-Call rota.

This role is hybrid with 2 days in office at either our Erskine or Newcastle site. Successful candidate should have or be willing to obtain SC clearance. To meet criteria you will be a British Citizen with no other citizenships and lived in the UK for the last 5 years

Job Summary:
This Network Engineering role focusses on both the support and implementation of Network infrastructures in a large multi-vendor multi-site environment for a DXC Customer. Role focus will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, WiFi, Load Balancing, IPAM and Security infrastructures, both onsite and remote, with a key focus on Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, F5, Infoblox, RSA and Broadcom product portfolio.

Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor environment working as part of a team delivering both project engineering and Network support 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.

Technical Support and Leadership:

• Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.

• Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.

• Lead network problem escalation and resolution.

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.

• Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements.

Mandatory Skills:

• Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level.

• Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex environment.

• Strong technical documentation skills.

• Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP.

• Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with firewalls, ideally Palo Alto, Cisco or Juniper Firewalls.

Other Skills:

Experience working with two or more of the following: -

• Configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers.

• Cisco WiFi deployment and management

• InfoBlox IPAM service

• Cisco AnyConnect deployed on Firepowers (running ASA OS)

• Broadcom proxies

• F5 Load Balancers

• RSA 2 factor Authentication services

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in data networking with Cisco 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).

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