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# Network Design Engineer - Aruba

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Catalyst (Software), Complex Networks, Computer Networks, High-Level Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Wide Area Networks, Cisco
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/network-design-engineer-aruba-birmingham-grossbritannien-58873208

## About the Role

ISE) with root cause analysis and escalation * Identify risks and implement controls and mitigations * Contribute thought leadership in bids and set strategic approaches Tasks * Experience in low- and high-level design of complex network solutions * Proven network design experience with enterprise or public sector clients * Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities * HPE Aruba certified to Associate level * Knowledge of Aruba AOS-S, AOS-8, AOS-CX, AOS-10, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba SD-WAN * Knowledge of Cisco technologies (WAN, LAN, Wireless, SDA, Catalyst Centre, ISE) advantageous * Experience with SD-WAN and related modern networking concepts Key requirements * 10% on target bonus * pension scheme * 25 days holiday + Bank holidays * discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages * ongoing training and career development

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you design, validate and deliver complex network solutions for enterprise and public sector clients, focusing on Aruba and related technologies. You will translate high-level requirements into detailed designs and manage post-sale implementation and handover to support teams. You'll lead technical direction, risk management and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, London or Bristol, offering ongoing training and career development and a chance to influence large-scale connectivity projects. Pay / Benefits * Capture customer requirements and convert them into detailed technical designs * Direct the technical approach and delivery of solutions design * Review and validate new and in-life products and services * Manage customer design engagement, SOW creation and third-party deliverables * Foster strong senior-level customer relationships * Plan and execute customer migrations * Resolve complex solutions issues with root cause analysis and escalation * Identify risks and implement controls and mitigations * Contribute thought leadership in bids and set strategic approaches Tasks * Experience in low- and high-level design of complex network solutions * Proven network design experience with enterprise or public sector clients * Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities * HPE Aruba certified to Associate level * Knowledge of Aruba AOS-S, AOS-8, AOS-CX, AOS-10, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba SD-WAN * Knowledge of Cisco technologies (WAN, LAN, Wireless, SDA, Catalyst Centre, ISE) advantageous * Experience with SD-WAN and related modern networking concepts Key requirements * 10% on target bonus * pension scheme * 25 days holiday + Bank holidays * discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages * ongoing training and career development


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