Senior Network Engineer - Wireless

Tria; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Wales is looking for a Senior Network Engineer specializing in wireless networks. This role will involve leading significant network programs that impact over 12,000 staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong Cisco background, with responsibility for developing and optimizing the network strategy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in data network engineering and project coordination.
• Strong background in wired and wireless networks.
• Proven track record in supporting IT infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the wireless network strategy.
• Manage data network operations including monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with data network policies and standards.

Skills

Cisco related skills

Data network design

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional certifications (CCNA, CWNA, etc.)

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Senior Network Engineer - Wireless

South Wales with 4 days a week onsite. £53k base with fantastic lifestyle benefits.

We are representing a lovely client in South Wales who are embarking on some really exciting network programmes across their enterprise level estate. There is a significant amount of investment being made with some ground-breaking projects being delivered.

You will ideally have a strong background in wired networks with a focus on Cisco products (others will be considered). The role will be to help lead the wireless approach across the organisation which will impact 12,000+ staff and over 400,000 individuals.

The role will require 4 days a week onsite with some in work hours travel between different sites in South Wales. You will be working alongside a great team of dedicated professionals and play a lead role in developing and implementing the wireless network strategy and roadmap.

Key responsibilities

Act as a lead specialist in one or more data networking technical domains e.g. Wired, Wireless, LAN, WAN.

Jointly develop and implement the data network strategy and roadmap, aligning with the organisation board's vision and objectives.

Lead the lifecycle design, installation, configuration, testing, assurance, and optimization of the data network, ensuring high availability, performance, and security through to safe disposal.

Manage the data network operations, including monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.

Plan specialist data networking projects which impact across clinical and non-clinical areas, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling complex and multiple projects.

Ensure compliance with the data network policies, standards, and best practices, including security, quality, and audit requirements.

Manage the data network budget, resources, and contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.

Manage the maintenance contracts and relationships with third party suppliers, ensuring the data infrastructure is supported appropriately and that best value for money is achieved.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including IT and clinical teams, vendors, and partners, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Communicate highly complex multi-stranded information effectively with large technical and non-technical audiences.

Key experience needed

Experience in data network engineering, including design, installation, configuration, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting

Experience in leading and co-ordinating data network projects.

Technical experience of on-prem & Cloud infrastructure solutions.

A proven track record of supporting IT infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with the IT strategy and standards.

Stakeholder management and external supplier management, along with experience of managing delivery in a multi-supplier environment.The Technology

Cisco Related Skills With Preference For Some Wireless Experience

Data network design, architecture and protocols knowledge

Good working knowledge of Wired, LAN and WAN.

Any professional certifications such as CCNA, CWNA, CWSP, CWDP or CWAP.

Knowledge of Data network security including encryption, authentication, authorisation and monitoring.

Previous experience of delivering enterprise level network upgrades with some focus on wireless would be highly beneficial.

Ability to manage budgets including infrastructure, resource management and suppliers. This is a great role with loads of progression opportunities for the right person.

Please reach out to kickstart the process, CV please in the 1st instance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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