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Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Networking
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Job Title: Technical Pre-Sales Consultant - Networking
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid, with regular travel to customers)
Salary: up to £75,000 + car allowance
Contract type: Permanent
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About the roleThe Technical Pre-Sales Consultant – Networking will play a pivotal role in enabling ARO to design and sell next-generation network solutions that support secure, scalable, and high-performance environments.
This role will focus primarily on HPE Aruba Networking technologies, while maintaining a strong foundation across all networking concepts and standards. Knowledge of Extreme Networks is considered advantageous, particularly where competitive differentiation is required.
The role will report directly into the Chief Enterprise Architect, and will provide pre-sales technical enablement for networking opportunities.
This is a customer facing role with travel to meetings across the UK.
Please note that this is a Hybrid role with the requirement to travel across the UK. You must be able to commute to the office and have your own transport.
What you’ll do- Work with Account Managers and SDRs to scope and qualify opportunities.
- Translate customer requirements into high-level and sometimes, low-level designs.
- Engage with customers to perform requirements gathering and technical discovery.
- Design networking solutions focused on network technologies (LAN, WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, NAC, ClearPass, and Central), while maintaining breadth across networking standards. (Aruba & Extreme)
- Demonstrate awareness of Extreme Networks technologies as a competitive advantage
- Develop proposals, BoMs, SoWs, and tender responses.
- Deliver customer-facing presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concepts
- Provide technical competitive differentiation against alternative vendors.
- Collaborate with Delivery teams to ensure smooth project handover.
- Maintain vendor and partner certifications to support ARO’s partner status.
- Contribute to and author proposals, tenders, and bid responses in partnership with Sales.
- Support the sales cycle with technical workshops, demos, and PoCs.
- Ensure solutions are aligned to appropriate industry, validated references, and compliance standards.
- Act as a bridge between Sales and Delivery to ensure solutions are deliverable and scalable.
- Maintain advanced certifications in networking technologies, particularly Aruba.
Requirements
What we are looking for?Essential:
- Strong technical expertise in enterprise networking (LAN, WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, NAC).
- Conversant with AOS10 and Aruba CX operating systems
- Deep experience with HPE Aruba Networking portfolio of products, software and services.
- Strong understanding of networking standards and best practices.
- Demonstrable experience of Macro – micro – hyper segmentation methodologies.
- Pre-sales or solution design experience with enterprise customers.
- Proven experience authoring proposals, tenders, and bid responses to support sales.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to design solutions with a balance of technical depth and commercial viability.
- Two or more valid, Aruba Certified professional, Switching, Mobility, Security or Design certifications.
Desirable:
- Experience with Extreme Networks technologies.
- Experience with higher education or public sector networking projects.
- Equivalent vendor certifications.
Benefits
Who are we?Aro has 25 years’ experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and Internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK.
As one of the UK’s leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission.
To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive.
In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change.
Why Work for Aro?At Aro we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make Aro a great place to work. Come join us!
We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including:
- Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions
- Company Perks portal
- Private Medical insurance
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading
- Your Birthday off, on us!
- Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme
- Aro Shares after 12 months employment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Technical Training Academy and E-learning
- Hybrid working
If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Senior Network Engineer
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Telecoms Network Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and deploy telecommunications network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and transmission equipment.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network problems, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorised access and cyber threats.
- Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network requirements for new projects and services.
- Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning to ensure network scalability.
- Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and industry best practices.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and operations teams.
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency network support.
- Test and evaluate new network hardware and software solutions.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer or similar role within the telecommunications industry.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and VPNs.
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
- Familiarity with fibre optic networks, wireless technologies, and mobile network standards (e.g., 4G, 5G).
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) are highly desirable.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Join our client's dedicated team and play a key role in shaping the future of telecommunications in **Cardiff, Wales, UK**. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to advance their career in a challenging and rewarding environment.
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Principal Network Engineer
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Key responsibilities include developing high-level network designs, defining network standards and best practices, and overseeing network capacity planning. You will lead the deployment of new network technologies and services, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, security specialists, and application developers, will be essential to ensure network performance and reliability meet business needs. You will also be responsible for conducting network performance analysis, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimization strategies. A significant aspect of the role involves staying current with emerging network technologies and evaluating their potential application. Mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership will also be key.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on large-scale enterprise or carrier-grade networks, is required. Extensive experience with routing and switching technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS), firewalls, load balancers, and network monitoring tools is essential. Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and SDN technologies is highly desirable. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills are a must. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical for effective collaboration in this remote role. If you are a seasoned network architect ready to lead critical infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply.
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Telecommunications Network Engineer
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in IP networking, transmission systems, and radio access networks. You will be adept at troubleshooting complex network issues, performing network upgrades, and participating in network planning and optimisation initiatives. Experience with various vendor platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ericsson) and a solid understanding of telecommunication protocols are highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing technical support.
**Key Responsibilities:***
- Design, configure, and deploy telecommunications network equipment.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure service continuity.
- Implement network upgrades and enhancements to improve capacity and efficiency.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configuration guides.
- Participate in the planning and architectural design of new network solutions.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve complex technical problems.
- Ensure network security best practices are implemented and maintained.
- Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends in telecommunications.
**Qualifications:***
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering.
- Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and switching.
- Experience with wireless technologies (LTE, 5G) and transmission systems (DWDM).
- Familiarity with network management systems and monitoring tools.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIE) are a plus.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Telecoms Network Engineer
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and deploy various network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues, identifying and resolving root causes of network problems.
- Implement and manage network security measures to protect against cyber threats.
- Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and migrations to enhance capacity and functionality.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network services with other systems.
- Respond to network incidents and outages, providing timely resolution and post-incident analysis.
- Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and security vulnerabilities.
- Participate in capacity planning and network optimization initiatives.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior network engineers and end-users.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in networking principles, with hands-on experience in configuring and managing Cisco, Juniper, or similar network devices. Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), VPNs, and network security technologies is essential. Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies is required. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong communication abilities, are necessary for this role. This position is based in Cardiff, Wales, UK , and requires full-time dedication on-site.
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Senior Network Engineer
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Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, and manage complex enterprise networks, including LAN, WAN, and wireless technologies.
- Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of network infrastructure, implementing best practices and proactive monitoring.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues efficiently, minimizing downtime and impact on business operations.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Participate in capacity planning and network upgrades to meet future demands.
- Evaluate and recommend new network technologies and solutions to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee network-related projects.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in network engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise-level networking.
- In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.
- Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools and network security principles.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Telecoms Network Engineer
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Responsibilities:
- Designing, deploying, and configuring network hardware and software components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
- Monitoring network performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
- Implementing and managing network security measures to protect against cyber threats.
- Troubleshooting complex network problems and providing timely resolution.
- Developing and maintaining network documentation, including diagrams and procedures.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
- Conducting capacity planning and ensuring the scalability of the network infrastructure.
- Participating in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical network incidents.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry best practices.
- Evaluating and recommending new networking solutions and technologies to enhance network capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, preferably within the telecoms industry.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols, routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and VPNs.
- Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis.
- Familiarity with various telecommunications technologies (e.g., MPLS, fiber optics, wireless technologies).
- Knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Experience with cloud networking environments is a plus.
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