Network Design Engineer — Cisco & Cloud Infra Architect

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 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.