Network Design Engineer

OryxAlign; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OryxAlign is seeking a Network Design Engineer to scope, design, and propose robust IT network infrastructure solutions for diverse clients. You will work with the Lead Solution Architect and cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into practical, scalable designs that support security, efficiency, and growth.

The role emphasizes architecture-driven design, cloud awareness, and governance through ITIL practices.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of architectural standards and supportable solutions.
• Ability to produce clear end-to-end technical design documentation and rationale.
• Expertise in public cloud infrastructure, network topologies, and design artefacts.
• Experience contributing to bid management, RFIs, tenders, and technical proposals.
• Cybersecurity knowledge across platforms and secure, supportable client solutions.
• Proficient knowledge of networking, storage, servers, hardware, and IP voice technologies.
• Understanding of Smart Building infrastructure and diverse stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of ITIL practices and project management.
• Strong written communication, prioritisation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to evaluate options by evidence, risk, and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Professional Services, and Managed Services to scope, design, and propose network infrastructure solutions.
• Provide evidence-based technical input for tenders and bid responses including design content and options.
• Attend client meetings with Sales and Account Management to provide consultative support and recommendations.
• Develop detailed network topologies, high- and low-level designs, schematics, and related documentation.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge of Cisco, Dell, and Meraki technologies.
• Support lifecycle replacement projects to keep client hardware current and supported.
• Develop client technology roadmaps, IT strategies and budgets aligned with goals.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify risks, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement in design and delivery.
• Prioritise workload, provide updates, and support successful handovers and delivery.
• Complete relevant health and safety training and follow role guidance.

Skills

Architectural standards

End-to-end design documentation

Public cloud & network topologies

Bid management & RFIs

Cybersecurity knowledge

Networking, storage, servers, IP voice

Smart Building infra

ITIL & project management

Stakeholder coordination

Evidence-based decision making

Education

CCNA certification

CCNP or CCDP (Desirable)

Tools

Ekahau ECSC

Azure

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Job description

OryxAlign is a fast-growing Managed Services Provider delivering technology solutions and high-quality support services to a diverse client base. We have invested significantly in our people, systems and operational capability, and continue to grow our presence across our UK, Cape Town and Manila offices.

Our business is built on delivering excellent service, developing trusted client partnerships and maintaining strong operational efficiency. In a fast-evolving technology market, we continue to strengthen our managed services offering and invest in the talent needed to support our clients, our growth and our long-term ambitions.

Overall purpose

The Network Design Engineer scopes, designs, specifies, and proposes IT network infrastructure and supportable solutions for clients and prospects. Working closely with the Lead Solution Architect and wider commercial and technical teams, this role translates client requirements into technically robust, commercially viable solutions that support customer success, security, efficiency, and OryxAlign's growth plans. The role balances immediate client needs with longer-term technology, service, and commercial objectives, ensuring proposed solutions are practical, sustainable, and aligned to future service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Professional Services, and Managed Services to scope, design, and propose network infrastructure solutions and transformational projects
• Provide accurate, evidence-based technical input for tenders and bid responses, including solution overviews, design content, options, risks, and benefits
• Attend client meetings with Sales and Account Management colleagues, providing consultative support, technical expertise, and clear recommendations
• Develop detailed network topologies, high- and low-level designs, schematics, and related technical documentation
• Maintain strong technical knowledge of network systems, particularly Cisco, Dell, and Meraki technologies
• Support complex lifecycle replacement projects to ensure client hardware remains supported and aligned to best practice
• Develop and maintain client technology roadmaps, IT strategies, and budgets aligned with client goals, commercial priorities, and future service requirements
• Troubleshoot issues, identify risks, and make recommendations grounded in evidence, cost, value, and supportability
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement in solution design, documentation, and delivery practices
• Prioritise workload effectively, provide timely updates, and support successful client handovers and project delivery
• Complete relevant health and safety training and follow appropriate guidance related to the role

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical understanding of architectural standards and supportable solution requirements
• Ability to produce clear, well-presented, end-to-end technical solutions and design documentation that explains assumptions, rationale, and expectations
• Expertise in public cloud infrastructure, infrastructure schematics, network topologies, and related design artefacts
• Experience contributing to bid management, RFIs, tender responses, and commercially aligned technical proposals
• Cybersecurity knowledge across relevant platforms and the ability to design secure, supportable client solutions
• Proficient knowledge of networking, storage, server technologies, hardware, and IP voice technologies
• Understanding of Smart Building infrastructure and experience working with varied stakeholder groups
• Working knowledge of project management and ITIL practices
• Strong written communication, prioritisation, stakeholder coordination, and evidence-based decision-making skills
• Ability to evaluate technical options by weighing evidence, risk, financial impact, commercial priorities, supportability, and broader business impact

Essential Experience and expertise

• Cisco certification such as CCNA, or equivalent practical network design experience

Desirable

• Advanced Cisco certification such as CCNP or CCDP, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Juniper, HP, and Dell networking technologies
• Understanding of Smart Building infrastructure, including BMS, PMS, and ACS
• Proficiency in Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure, M365, and related technologies
• Experience with wireless design and survey tools such as Ekahau ECSC or equivalent

What You Will Get From OryxAlign

Along with competitive salary and training and development you will receive leave entitlement of 23 days plus one volunteer day, private medical through Vitality, group personal pension - 4% employer and 5% employee contributions and Life Insurance at 4 x salary.

Other benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Online GP
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to Work & Instant Discounts
• Technology Loans
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Long service leave
• Holiday Trading
• Reward and recognition awards
• Lunches on All-In Office Days

Equal opportunities

OryxAlign values its people and culture, striving to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or a civil partnership status. We actively encourage applications from all individuals of all backgrounds, particularly women, to promote gender diversity in the tech industry.