Senior Network Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Adroit People Limited (UK)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Experienced Senior Network Engineer needed for a 6-month contract in Warwick, UK, focusing on modernizing the UK network infrastructure for National Grid. The role involves enhancing network reliability and security through hardware upgrades, Wi-Fi solutions, and high-speed internet services, while also exploring alternative connectivity options. Candidates must have security clearance or be eligible for it, and will conduct wireless surveys and design work across various sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Modernize and enhance the UK network infrastructure for National Grid.
- Replace end-of-life network hardware and deploy enhanced Wi-Fi solutions.
- Provision high-speed internet connectivity services using CISCO SDWAN technology.
- Explore alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G for disaster recovery.
- Conduct comprehensive wireless surveys and design work, including ad-hoc travel to UK sites.
Key Skills:
- Minimum Cisco CCNP certification; CCIE certification desirable.
- Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G solutions.
- Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau) and RF design.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela) and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies and troubleshooting.
- Ability to produce detailed designs and operational support models.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Warwick
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Greetings We are Hiring Senior UK based network engineer in Warwick, UK 6 Months Contract Hybrid Model Security Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance
Scope : Experienced Senior UK based network engineer required for a programme of work within National Grid 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 CISCO 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 national grid sites to conduct physical Wi-Fi surveys and Desktop surveys with Ekahau tools.
Key Skills and Expertise Required Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required CCIE certification is desirable Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau), RF design, and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions. In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela) In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), carrier WAN and Internet offerings, cloud network services. In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, implementing QoS, and managing network segmentation and redundancy. Ability to produce detailed designs, implementation plans, and operational support models. Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments. Ideally SC certified or SC eligible Mandatory Skills: Network Data Admin .