Pre-Sales Network Solution Architect

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto; it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission-critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people-first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth help us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises.

We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development.

Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you builds a better us.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, develop Network and Network Security solutions for external clients for their business needs including technology, service delivery and commercial aspects.
• Serves as a Network technical expert on solutions design, development, and implementation requirements to address business needs.
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong understanding of the capabilities that DXC and partners provide.
• Responsible for sizing and costing of the architected solution.
• Responsible for documenting the solution and governing it internally for its deliverability.
• Responsible for aligning the commercial aspects of client engagement (SOWs, project plans etc.) with the technical delivery solution.
• Responsible for presenting the solution to client and serve as trusted advisor to establish client confidence.
• Apply Network domain expertise and innovative ideas to architect/design large and complex network deals, evaluate multiple options to meet client's business requirements.
• Possess strong knowledge and acquire certification on Traditional (LAN/WLAN/WAN, Firewall) Software Defined Network (SDWAN, SDLAN, SDDC and SSE) and cloud network technologies.
• Familiarity with Cisco, HPE Aruba Networking, Juniper, Fortinet, Checkpoint, Palo Alto and leading network OEMs.
• Lead End-to-End presentation sessions/discussions with key internal and customer stakeholders during the RFI/RFP cycle.
• Support UK secure deals.
• Interlock with businesses to understand their objectives and recommend solution/s to meet their requirements.
• Provide Network pre-sales / solution support to business requirements.
• Specializing in network design, architect End-to-End Transformation / Managed service solutions, RFx responses & Commercial acumen.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that enhance efficiency and business goals.
• Foster collaboration within the solution bid team and with cross-functional Solution Architects, Account and SMEs.
• Conduct requirement workshops to capture customer requirements.
• Create winning Network proposals aligned to customer requirements in the RFP.
• Build (and maintain repository) for costing models, proposals, and business development artifacts.
• Capable of independently thinking, articulating and comprehending customer pain points in technology and commercial areas for providing right solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically, extensive Network work experience in industry, solid experience in Network Solutioning.
• Relevant certifications in SDN and Cloud network technologies.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises 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.