TL;DR

Customer Solution Design Specialist (HPE Aruba): Leading the implementation of complex Voice, Network, Wireless, and Security Solutions from high-level design to low-level detail, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with best practices. Focus on translating technical requirements, driving continuous improvement in design and delivery capabilities, and resolving complex solution and service challenges.

Location: Hybrid model requiring 3 days in the office in Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle or London, United Kingdom and 2 days working from home.

Company

%hirify_global% is a flagship business brand with over 175 years of heritage, providing secure connectivity and collaboration platforms to 1.2 million business customers internationally.

What you will do

Collaborate with customers to translate technical requirements into detailed solution designs.
Lead the technical direction of projects, ensuring optimal solution design.
Oversee review and validation processes for new developments and existing products.
Drive continuous improvement in design and delivery capabilities for end-to-end technical solutions.
Manage customer solution design engagements, including creating statements of work and coordinating third-party deliverables.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provide expert service design guidance.

Requirements

Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.
HPE Aruba certified to Professional level with solid working knowledge of Aruba AOS-S/AOS-CX Switches, Aruba AOS-8/AOS-10 WLAN, Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, and Aruba SD-WAN.
Ability to translate technical and business perspectives and lead others.
Ability to proactively identify potential risks and implement robust controls and mitigations.
Must be comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office) in Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, or London.

Nice to have

Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies.

Culture & Benefits

10% on target annual bonus.
BT Pension scheme (10% company contribution).
Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan.
25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
Equal family leave (18 weeks at full pay) and enhanced women’s health support.
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
World-class training and development opportunities.
Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages.
Access to 100s of retail discounts.