Network Design Engineer - Aruba
Summary
Designs and implements enterprise-grade wired and wireless networks using Aruba hardware and software, including switches, WLAN controllers, and SD-WAN solutions.
Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements:- Experience in low-level and high-level design of complex network solutions
- Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
- HPE Aruba certification to Associate level
- Solid working knowledge of Aruba AOS-S Switches, Aruba AOS-8 WLAN, Aruba AOS-CX Switches, Aruba AOS-10 WLAN, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, and Aruba SD-WAN
- Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies is advantageous, including Traditional Cisco WAN, Traditional Cisco LAN, Cisco Wireless, Cisco SDA, Catalyst Centre, and Cisco ISE
- Capture detailed customer technical requirements and translate them into technical solution designs
- Manage and deliver the technical direction of the solutions design
- Manage the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services
- Manage customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation, and third-party deliverables
- Facilitate strong customer relationships at a senior level
- Plan and implement customer migrations
- Resolve complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation
- Identify potential risks and implement controls and mitigations
- Ensure delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agree a strategic approach
- Take high-level designs into low-level detail at the post-sale stage
- Implement the solution and carry out thorough testing before handover to support or managed service teams
- Aruba
- Cisco
- Support
- LAN
- Mobile
- Network
- Security
- WLAN
- MS Teams
More:
We are a global leader in cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile, and network services. Our customer solutions design team leads complex Voice, Network, Wireless, and Security solutions across a wide range of vendors and technologies. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, London, or Bristol, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. We offer ongoing training and career development, a 10% on-target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages, and much more.
last updated 32 week of 2026