Network Designer - ACI, Nexus, VMWare

A leading UK-based organisation is seeking a Network Designer to join its high-performing technical team based in Newcastle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys leading technical delivery, and is passionate about designing secure, scalable solutions across a wide range of technologies.

About the Role:

You'll be responsible for translating high-level designs into detailed, low-level implementations across voice, network, wireless, and security domains. Working with technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ACI, ISE, Webex, MS Teams, and NextGen firewalls, you'll lead solution delivery from post-sale through to handover, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and translate customer requirements into detailed technical designs.
• Act as a single point of contact for technical delivery, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Lead solution validation, integration, and testing.
• Drive consistency in architecture and technical processes to improve efficiency.
• Own customer migration planning and implementation.
• Resolve complex technical issues and lead root cause analysis.
• Provide thought leadership in strategic bids and solution design.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to guide technical teams through complex implementations.
• Experience collaborating with pre-sales, project management, and support teams.
• Expertise in creating low-level design documentation.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following technologies: Cisco ACI, Nexus, VMware
• Ability to manage risk and apply mitigation throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

What's in it for You?

This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. You'll have access to generous leave policies, enhanced pension contributions, flexible perks, and world-class training and development opportunities.

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