* Experienced UK based Specialist Wireless Network Engineer required for a programme of work within Client which aims to modernize and enhance the UK network infrastructure to improve reliability, security, and user experience.
* Key initiatives include replacing end-of-life network hardware, deploying enhanced Wi‑Fi solutions, and provisioning high‑speed internet connectivity services overlayed with SDWAN technology.
* The programme will also progress alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G solutions for disaster recovery and rapid deployment, while supporting facility expansion projects.
* Comprehensive wireless surveys and design work will be a significant part of this engagement, with ad‑hoc travel required to the UK Client sites to conduct physical Wi‑Fi surveys and Desktop surveys with Ekahau tools.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, deploy and optimise enterprise wireless LAN solutions across office and industrial environments.
* Conduct wireless surveys (predictive & on site), RF analysis and coverage optimisation.
* Lead troubleshooting for complex Wi‑Fi issues, including authentication, interference and performance degradation.
* Create and update Low Level Designs (LLDs) for Wi‑Fi, NAC and related network services.
* Produce accurate Bill of Materials (BoM) for new deployments, refresh programmes and upgrade initiatives.
* Support Wi‑Fi lifecycle management including hardware upgrades, software updates and capacity planning.
* Work with stakeholders across IT, operations and platform teams to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
* Contribute to standards, best practices, design documentation and knowledge sharing within the network engineering chapter.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands on experience with enterprise WLAN technologies (Cisco, Aruba).
* Deep understanding of:
o RF fundamentals (channel planning, power, interference mitigation)
o 802.11 standards including Wi‑Fi 5/6/6E/7
o WLAN authentication (EAP methods, RADIUS, role based access)
o Enterprise controllers, cloud managed Wi‑Fi platforms and policy engines
* Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, Hamina etc.)
* Experience with Cradlepoint, or similar 5G cellular enabled networking platforms
* Experience supporting large scale Wi‑Fi environments in complex organisations.
* Experience with ISE and Aruba ClearPass for 802.1X, RADIUS, profiling and role-based access
* Ability to interpret network analytics, performance data and incident trends.
* Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with both technical and non technical stakeholders.
* Able to travel ad‑hoc to Client locations for onsite pre and post deployment Wi‑Fi surveys
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