Network Design Engineer - Aruba

Job ID: 5398823

Posted: 2026-08-08

Closing date: 2026-11-05

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol and Birmingham

Salary: To 70,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Technology & Internet Services / Infrastructure

Company: Hays

Phone: 0161 870 8181

Email: leanne.thomas@hays.comPrestigious 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 design Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level Customer migration planning and implementation Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET'S TALK!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 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 Central Aruba ClearPassAruba SD-WANKnowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous: Traditional Cisco WANTraditional Cisco LANCisco Wireless Cisco 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