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. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025