Network Design Engineer - Aruba

Reference: 4804681Job ID: 5398823Posted: 2026-08-08Closing date: 2026-11-05Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol and BirminghamSalary: To 70,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Technology & Internet Services / InfrastructureCompany: HaysConsultant: Leanne ThomasHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 870 8181Email: View email address on click.appcast.io opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world class broadband, mobile and network services.Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham and Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely. Taking High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: -Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating into technical solutions designManagement and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions designManaging the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and servicesManaging customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverablesFacilitating strong customer relationships at a senior levelCustomer migration planning and implementationResolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalationIdentification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigationsEnsuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approachIf you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutionsProven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.Strong stakeholder management and leadership skillsHPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:Aruba AOS-S SwitchesAruba AOS-8 WLANAruba AOS-CX SwitchesAruba AOS-10 WLANAruba CentralAruba ClearPassAruba SD-WANKnowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:Traditional Cisco WANTraditional Cisco LANCisco WirelessCisco SDACatalyst CentreCisco ISEIn return, you will be rewarded with on going training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4804681 - Leanne Thomas