Network Design Engineer | Aruba | Tech Consultancy | Salary up to £75,000 (Potentially Higher for the right candidate) | Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week on-site | SC Clearance eligibility Required
MERITUS are working with a large technology consultancy looking for a Network Design Engineer (with strong Aruba experience) to join in their Manchester office.
As a Senior Aruba Network Engineer / Network Solution Designer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering Aruba-focused enterprise networking solutions across switching, wireless and network security environments. You will take ownership of the design phase following pre-sales engagement, developing detailed low-level designs (LLD) and guiding the technical delivery of solutions through implementation and testing.
You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure Aruba networking solutions are deployed efficiently, securely and in line with best practices. This role requires strong technical expertise across the Aruba ecosystem, alongside the ability to provide technical leadership and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
The role is based in Manchester & the company operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week on-site.
Main Responsibilities:
Design and deliver Aruba-based enterprise networking solutions, including campus switching, wireless LAN and cloud-managed networks.
Produce detailed low-level design documentation (LLD) covering Aruba switching, wireless architecture and network security integration.
Lead the implementation and technical delivery of Aruba infrastructure projects, ensuring high performance, reliability and scalability.
Work closely with customers and internal teams to translate technical requirements into Aruba-focused network solutions.
Troubleshoot complex networking challenges and support root cause analysis across Aruba switching, wireless and SD-WAN environments.
Skills Required:
Strong hands-on experience with HPE Aruba networking technologies, including Aruba switching and enterprise wireless platforms.
Knowledge of Aruba AOS-S and AOS-CX switching, including configuration, deployment and troubleshooting.
Experience with Aruba wireless solutions (AOS-8 / AOS-10) and wireless network design in enterprise environments.
Familiarity with Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass and Aruba SD-WAN for network management, security and access control.
Understanding of wider networking technologies including LAN, WAN, security and wireless networking, with knowledge of Cisco environments considered advantageous.
Benefits:
Salary up to £75,000 (potentially higher for the right candidate)
Up to 10% annual bonus
Enhanced pension 5% employee, 10% employer
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid / Flexible working - 3 days per week on-site
Got your attention?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Design Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS
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