About the Role
Seeking an experienced Network Project Engineer specializing in Cisco LAN and Wireless infrastructure to design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions. This hands-on role requires a strong technical background in data networking, wireless, and security products, encompassing scoping, design, installation, commissioning, and documentation for customer projects.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support Cisco enterprise LAN and Wireless solutions.
- Deliver network projects from planning and design through deployment and handover.
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (9800 series), and Cisco access points.
- Perform network upgrades, migrations, and technology refreshes.
- Develop and maintain network design documentation, implementation plans, and as-built records.
- Conduct site surveys, wireless coverage analysis, and performance optimisation.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues across wired and wireless environments.
- Collaborate with customers, project managers, vendors, and technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers where required.
- Work with staff/vendors to test problems and come up with solutions to fixes, patches etc.
- Verify the conformity of all the equipment in the customer solution.
- Escalate issues to Vendors when required.
- Be aware of all costs & tracking.
- Adhere to the most economical solution in delivering services.
- Fully support & liaise with the account and project management team to meet all customer required deadlines under the scope of works.
- Ensure all customer acceptance tests are completed, and closed within the guidelines required, and that all documentation is forwarded to Customer Support upon handover.
- Work with the team to ensure successful installations are completed, and customer satisfaction is maintained.
- Complete a weekly summary report and timesheet indicating hours spent each week and submit to project managers, technical account managers and Service Delivery Manager.
- Promote the DXC image of a Company which guarantees customer satisfaction, in accordance with the strategy of the Company.
- Detect and seize every opportunity allowing to promote the Value Added Services activities, both internally and externally.
- Fully support & liaise with all other areas of DXC where required.
- Accept responsibility for own standard of performance and ensure quality results.
- Undertake duties in accordance with health and safety requirements demonstrating a duty of care to own self and others.
- Achieve company objectives in regard to service, sales and company growth.
- Complete any other tasks/duties as required.
- Provide timely updates on all escalated technical or project related problem.
- Promote the DXC image to guarantees customer satisfaction, in accordance with the strategy of the Company.
Requirements
- Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst switching, routing, and enterprise wireless solutions.
- Proven experience delivering network infrastructure projects in enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of technologies including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, 802.1X, and Cisco DNA Center.
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches and Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers.
- Understanding of network security principles and integration with firewall and NAC solutions.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, network diagrams and customer-facing reports.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Excellent oral, written and customer facing skills in English.
- Good communication skills - Good customer facing experience.
- 5 years+ experience working with Cisco networking products in a project engagement is highly desirable.
- Experience in both IT and OT (Operational Technology) network, WLAN and any outdoor wireless products would be advantageous.
- Customer-focused with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a project team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Own personal vehicle is required to move around the plant with relevant customer permits.
- Must complete customer's required site inductions and comply with all site related processes and operating procedures.
- Must have the necessary PPE (personal protective equipment).
Skills
- Cisco LAN
- Cisco Wireless
- Network Project Engineering
- Enterprise Network Solutions
- Data Networking
- Wireless Networking
- Network Security
- Campus LAN
- WLAN
- Switching
- Routing
- Wireless Migrations
- High Availability
- Performance
- Compliance
- Scoping
- Design
- Product Audits
- Site Survey
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Decommissioning
- Project Documentation
- Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (9800 series)
- Cisco access points
- Network Upgrades
- Network Migrations
- Technology Refreshes
- Network Design Documentation
- Implementation Plans
- As-built Records
- Wireless Coverage Analysis
- Performance Optimisation
- Troubleshooting
- VLANs
- STP
- EtherChannel
- HSRP
- OSPF
- BGP
- QoS
- 802.1X
- Cisco DNA Center
- Firewall Integration
- NAC Solutions
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- IT
- OT (Operational Technology)
- Outdoor Wireless Products
Location
- Wollongong
- Port Kembla
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise (preferred)
- Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or Enterprise Wireless (highly regarded)
About the Company
- DXC is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business.
- The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, imaging and printing.
- We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.
- DXC Technology will be recognized globally as a force multiplier, enabling clients to seize the opportunities presented by today's rapidly changing technologies.
- At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success.
- Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances.
- We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed.
- With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates.
- Learn more on dxc.com.
Equal Opportunity
- DXC Technology is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
