Network Engineer

Job description

·  Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology .

Summary

Designs, supports, coordinates, controls and operates internal data or voice communication systems or specialized components of a network whether data, voice or video including Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and voice systems by conducting such activities as planning, configuring, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting and tuning network infrastructure which might include routers, switches, gateways, firewall systems, multi-function switches, end offices, signaling transfer points, private branch exchanges (PBXs), voice mail, call management systems (CMS) and network security devices. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Essential Job Functions

·  Maintains data, voice or video network hardware and systems; investigates and resolves network and hardware matters of significance; researches, analyzes, isolates and resolves errors; assesses and updates older networks as needed and in accordance with specified plans.
·  Provides technical support on data, voice or video networks for internal and/or external customers; answers technical questions; recommends and implements approved course of action. Provides technical leadership for data or voice network problem escalation and resolution.
·  Installs and maintains network facilities, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium sized networks. Installs network applications on network servers or voice equipment; maintains, tests, researches and resolves problems. Determines appropriate standard testing routines or scripts; may test various voice or data equipment such as routers, switches, hubs or optical equipment, or multi-function switches, end offices, signaling transfer points, private branch exchanges (PBX), voice mail, and call management system, etc. for maintenance.
·  Designs, implements and maintains various networks such as LAN, WAN, and voice systems in accordance with specified requirements. Prepares data or voice network diagrams and drawings to document and assist in communicating current operational status of networks.
·  Performs data or voice network configurations and configuration changes of various voice or data equipment such as routers, switches, intelligent hubs, multi-function switches, end offices, signaling transfer points, PBX, voice mail, call management systems, etc. to enhance performance.
·  Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
·  Prepares routine proposal documentation and information to meet customer requirements. Prepares routine cost analyses and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations, and measures feasibility of various approaches.

Basic Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
·  Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
·  5+ years of enterprise level experience with network switching, cabling, etc., or an equivalent combination of education, certification(s), and/or related experience
·  Experience working with local area network systems and technical infrastructure communication issues
·  Experience working with Data Center networking and network architecture experience
·  Experience with Cisco routers as well as Nexus equipment
·  Experience working with Network security and network architecture experience
·  Experience working with multiple technical platforms (e.g., mainframe, two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server)
·  Ability to gain Department of Defense (DoD) security access and/or DoD security clearance
·  CCNA, or Network+ desired

Other Qualifications

·  Good analytical and problem-solving skills
·  Skilled in time, priority and task management
·  Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
·  Communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
·  Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel
·  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·  Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
·  Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with technical problems
·  Must be a US Citizen, based on Federal/Government regulations

Work Environment

·  Office environment
·  Must be able to work on site