Senior Wireless Network Engineer - London
On site
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
19-03-2025
Job Specifications
Sanderson is working in partnership with a leading global provider of ICT Services for the large enterprise and public sector markets. We have a contract opportunity for a Senior Wireless Network Engineer based in the London area of UK.
Senior Wireless Network Engineer
Contract 6 -9 Months initially with possible extension and opportunity to get a Perm position.
Hourly rate: £70 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contracting entity - Umbrella only
Role Overview:
Team is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to assist in the complex environment with Wi-Fi practice.
As a member of the technical delivery team, the candidate will be responsible for working on all aspects of the Wi-Fi solution - including, but not limited to - venue design, Access Point/Controller testing and configuration, documentation, operational support, device certification, technical evaluation, RF surveys, optimisation and tuning and event day testing of venue Wi-Fi solution.
The candidate will need a deep understanding of the latest 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, have existing experience working on complex, large scale High-Density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments, ideally within a big Arena environment.
The candidate will also need to have the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems in respect of the Wi-Fi Solution and the Legacy wi-FI solution
Responsibilities/Accountability:
Assist with the design and configuration elements of the Wi-Fi solution, including access point model and placement, controller, resilience and licensing requirements, according to industry or vendor best practice.
Configuration and installation of Cisco products.
Verify that best practices are followed for all Extreme Wi-Fi device configuration.
Oversee execution of a complete Wi-Fi signal coverage plan in accordance with the defined acceptance criteria.
Essential Skills:
Degree in Computer Science or related field or work experience equivalent
Hands-on experience with one or more Wi-Fi and network vendor's equipment such as Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, etc
Extensive experience within wireless network engineering, data communications fields, Wireless/Mobility/Cellular networks and Networking/Internetworking devices, protocols and operating systems
Demonstrate expertise in network design, ability to lead a Wi-Fi and network design-related discussion with leading questions to fully vet a customer's requirements
Preferred but not essential skills:
Experience of developing RF designs, RF propagation modelling, site surveys at locations with tools such as Ekahau & AirMagnet
CWNA (Certified Wireless Networking Administrator) or +5 years of experience in RF engineering
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Sanderson acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Call/Email.
About the Company
The idea of partnership is behind everything we do at Sanderson. It's our values and purpose wrapped up in one word. Our partnership approach challenges the perceptions of our industry, and the people who work within it. We help our clients to hire the best talent through our four divisions; Recruitment, Solutions (RPO & MSP), Projects, and Executive Search. We have global ambition and are growing both organically and through acquisition. We have office across Ireland, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. Our passion ... Know more
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