Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Cisco) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services. Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Liverpool or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely. Taking High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: - Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level Customer migration planning and implementation Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills Expertise working with Cisco Catalyst Cisco DNA Centre (DNAC) Cisco ISE Firewall design, implementation and configuration is advantageous but not essential. WiFi deployments using Ekahau to complete both predicative and APOS assessments Ability to deploy configurations from designs In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, a 10% on target bonus, enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more. What you need to do now 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)