Network Solution 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

A Network Solution Engineer applies knowledge to solve complex ICT issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Utilize consulting skills including questioning, listening, ideas development, personal rapport and subject matter familiarity to accomplish project tasks.  Capable of consulting, designing, testing, implementing, managing capability requirements, and integrating of solutions into varied environments.

Interfaces:

·  DXC ATO Account Team(s)
·  DXC ATO Project Manager(s)
·  DXC Engineering Capabilities
·  DXC Delivery Teams
·  DXC Clients
·  Vendors

Responsibilities

·  Work with the Solution Architect /Chief Engineer /Project Manager as appropriate to gather, review and analyse the customer’s requirements
·  Responsible for client/account interactions as required
·  Responsible for producing part or all of the technical solution for the account/client, in accordance with an agreed technical design.
·  Responsible to make sure that the project deliverable is completed accurately and on time
·  Responsible for escalating the issues, problems, risks, and constraints to the appropriate parties for clarification and resolution
·  Responsible for design and engineering solutions based on DXC patterns, best practices and offerings.
·  Responsible for keeping abreast of new/emerging technology
·  Responsible for design, development, implementation using the Global Engineering specifications, methodology and practical application of ITIL practices and processes
·  Responsible to participate in defined review process as per DXC’s standard processes

Education and Experience Required

Required:

·  Minimum Educational  Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Science
·  Minimum relevant experience of 5+ Years
·  Minimum 12 months of experience in a similar role

Required Experience in the following technologies:

·  Cisco, HPE networking infrastructure
·  Network Security (firewalls and other policy enforcement devices)
·  Routing technologies (OSPF, BGP etc)
·  Traffic management technologies (local balancing, prioritisation etc)
·  Data Centre & Internet Gateway network solution design
·  Software Defined Networking (NSX etc)
·  Enterprise Scale Network Management systems & automation

Desired Experience in the following technologies:

·  F5
·  Symantec Proxy (Bluecoats) infrastructure
·  Email Security (IronPort)

Knowledge and Skills

·  Ability to conduct/lead status/technical meetings with management or clients on small to medium sized engagements.
·  Demonstrates the use of consulting skills including: questioning, listening, ideas development, permission and rapport, and influencing.
·  Ability to translate verbal requirements from face to face client meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals.
·  Requirements Management
·  Able to discuss requirements with the customer, and to challenge and clarify when appropriate.
·  From the requirements, able to develop a high level design or plan, and then estimate the amount of effort required to deliver.
·  Able to advise the engagement owner about the risks associated with this work package.
·  Ability to translate technical details into concise and easy to understand written form appropriate for varying target audiences.
·  Ability to write relevant components of a proposal document (e.g. answer specific RFP/RFQ questions).
·  Owns and contributes to the technical design of customer solutions.
·  Ability to work with a team to provide written responses to technical proposals and /or reports/documentation for delivery to tech lead/project manager.
·  Ability to interact with clients and co-suppliers in clear and concise language.
·  Problem Resolution
·  Ability to logically approach a problem from definition through resolution.
·  Ability to define a root cause analysis of an issue and explain causals, contributors and resolutions to clients and other team members

REQUIRED

This position is work with an Australian Government Account.  To be able to be considered for the role you must have or be eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance.