Network Engineer

Job Description

Network Engineering role. Expectation is the successful candidate will cover BAU project and support activities which will require to be based near Warminster.

Clearance - SC

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 primarily Campus LAN Layer 2 and Layer 3 infrastructures, both onsite and remote, with a key focus on HPE (Comware 5 & 7 devices), Cisco and Fortinet product portfolios.

Expectation is the successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor environment working as part of a team delivering both project engineering and Network support functions and is capable of working independently in a customer facing environment.

• Maintain data network hardware and systems.
• Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues.
• Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors.

• Provide technical support for both internal and external customers.
• Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions.
• Assist with network problem escalation and resolution.
• Ability to liaise with 3rd party suppliers and support organisations.

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

• Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect changes to the network.
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status.

• HPE/Cisco LAN skills equivalent to CCNA level.
• Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex environment.
• Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment.

• Fortinet Firewalls.
• Configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers.
• Fortinet Security Fabric management tools (e.g Forti Analyser, Forti Manager)
• HPE iMC Network Management platform.
• IP Address Management

• 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 Cisco or HPE Comware 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).

• 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 required.
• Availability for on‑call work, including weekends or evenings as needed.