Network Specialist

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 This requirement is to support the Network Platform Operations team by providing an experienced Network Specialist who will be responsible for managing both the technical and operational aspects of network services, ensuring the successful delivery of day-to-day operational tasks, service requests, and project-related activities. The role will contribute to maintaining network stability, driving operational excellence, and supporting the effective delivery of business and technology outcomes. High-level responsibilities: Managing and supporting Customer’s enterprise LAN and Wireless infrastructure, ensuring high availability and timely resolution of incidents and service requests. Working on planning, designing, and implementing the new network technologies. Supporting minor infrastructure projects involving the deployment of network switches, wireless access points (WAPs) and creating site diagrams. Working on LAN improvement initiatives to enhance network performance, resilience, and user experience. Reviewing and approving IT Networking Technology and Operations requests and changes. Working closely with project teams to review LLDs (Low-Level Designs), assess network impacts, and validate changes prior to deployment. Firmware up-gradations activities whenever replacing faulty devices with new to match customer recommended firmware version. Working with the Automation team to streamline LAN operational processes and reduce manual effort. Administering and troubleshooting Cisco ISE for network access control, authentication, and policy management. Monitoring network performance, availability, and operational health across production environments. Ensure network availability, performance, capacity, and security requirements are consistently met. Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and network configurations. Participate in major incident management, and outage resolution activities as required. Provide technical guidance and advisory support to operational and project teams on network-related matters. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance network reliability, automation, and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, change management processes, and industry best practices. Essential: A thorough understanding of networking technologies. Experience with common network technologies; MPLS, BGP, IPSec, NAT, OSPF, HSRP, VRFs, STP,  etc  Experience with Cisco controller based networks and management tools eg SD Access, SD WAN, Catalyst Center etc  Experience with Cisco routing/switching platforms including Catalyst / Nexus 9k switches, ISR, ASR, Catalyst and IR series outers  Specialist LAN, WAN & Cloud technologies; Cisco Fabric, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, SD-WAN, Amazon AWS & Microsoft Azure   Experience in network monitoring / management systems – Solarwinds Orion, Cisco DNA/Catalyst Center  Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role. Technical knowledge and experience in management of large enterprise customers Network environment An individual contributor capable of self-directed work showing strong leadership and client relationship skills and who is focused on driving the complete Network project or Operations.