Aruba Architect - Internet Service Provider

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

10% pension

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced HPE Aruba Network Architect to design and deliver enterprise network solutions across a multi-site environment in the UK. You will lead wireless, switching, and SD-WAN initiatives, translating business needs into robust technical designs.

The role requires Aruba expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and security clearance eligibility (British passport). Hybrid UK work pattern applies with on-site presence across multiple cities.

Qualifications

• Aruba Switching (including CX)
• Aruba Wireless
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Aruba SD-WAN
• Must be eligible for SC clearance (sole British passport required)

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting enterprise-grade network solutions using HPE Aruba technologies
• Leading on wireless, switching, and SD-WAN design across large-scale environments
• Working closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Providing technical leadership across delivery and implementation phases

Skills

Aruba Switching

Aruba Wireless

Aruba Central

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba SD-WAN

SC clearance eligibility

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a leading communications services company connecting people and organizations through advanced technology solutions. The organization delivers critical connectivity services that support modern life, helping customers address global challenges and improve how they live, work, and collaborate.

This opportunity is great for an experienced HPE Aruba Network Architect looking to work within a high-impact, security-sensitive enterprise programme. The role involves shaping and delivering enterprise network solutions across a complex, multi-site environment while contributing to architecture-level initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and architecting enterprise-grade network solutions using HPE Aruba technologies
• Leading on wireless, switching, and SD-WAN design across large-scale environments
• Working closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Providing technical leadership across delivery and implementation phases

Skills/Must Have:

• Aruba Switching (including CX)
• Aruba Wireless
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Aruba SD-WAN
• Must be eligible for SC clearance (sole British passport required)

Location & Working Pattern:

• Locations: Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, London
• Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site

Salary:

• £70,000 + 10% bonus + 10% pension