Wireless Network Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by KBC Technologies Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Wireless Network Engineer role in Warwick, UK, involves supporting a large-scale network modernization program aimed at enhancing network reliability, security, and user experience. The position requires designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise Wi-Fi solutions while leading surveys and supporting lifecycle upgrades. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cisco Wireless administration and a deep understanding of WLAN technologies. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively on high-profile projects within a technical excellence-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct wireless surveys (predictive & onsite) using Ekahau and other tools.
- Design, deploy, and optimise enterprise WLAN solutions (Cisco/Aruba).
- Troubleshoot complex Wi-Fi issues including authentication, interference, and performance degradation.
- Produce and maintain Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Bills of Materials (BoM), and deployment documentation.
- Support Wi-Fi lifecycle management including hardware upgrades, software updates, and capacity planning.
- Work closely with IT, operations, and platform teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Contribute to standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the network engineering chapter.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Wireless administration (mandatory).
- Enterprise WLAN technologies experience – Cisco, Aruba.
- Deep understanding of RF fundamentals, 802.11 standards (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7), WLAN authentication (802.1X, EAP, RADIUS).
- Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, Hamina, etc.).
- Experience with ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or similar NAC solutions.
- Experience with 5G cellular-enabled networking platforms (Cradlepoint or similar).
- Ability to interpret network analytics, performance data, and incident trends.
- Excellent communication skills and engagement with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- UK-based with the ability to travel ad-hoc to client sites.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Warwick
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Wireless Network Engineer
Location: Warwick, UK (Hybrid)
About the Role: We’re supporting one of our clients on a large-scale UK network modernisation programme in Warwick. The engagement focuses on enhancing network reliability, security, and user experience across office and industrial environments. We are looking for an experienced UK-based Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimise enterprise Wi-Fi solutions, lead surveys and design work, and support lifecycle upgrades.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct wireless surveys (predictive & onsite) using Ekahau and other tools.
- Design, deploy, and optimise enterprise WLAN solutions (Cisco/Aruba).
- Troubleshoot complex Wi-Fi issues including authentication, interference, and performance degradation.
- Produce and maintain Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Bills of Materials (BoM), and deployment documentation.
- Support Wi-Fi lifecycle management including hardware upgrades, software updates, and capacity planning.
- Work closely with IT, operations, and platform teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Contribute to standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing across the network engineering chapter.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Wireless administration (mandatory).
- Enterprise WLAN technologies experience – Cisco, Aruba.
- Deep understanding of RF fundamentals, 802.11 standards (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7), WLAN authentication (802.1X, EAP, RADIUS).
- Proficiency with wireless survey tools (Ekahau, Hamina, etc.).
- Experience with ISE, Aruba ClearPass, or similar NAC solutions.
- Experience with 5G cellular-enabled networking platforms (Cradlepoint or similar).
- Ability to interpret network analytics, performance data, and incident trends.
- Excellent communication skills and engagement with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- UK-based with the ability to travel ad-hoc to client sites.
Desirable Certifications:
- CWNP (CWNA, CWDP, CWSP, CWNE)
- Cisco Wireless (CCNP/CCIE Wireless)
- Aruba Expert (ACMP, ACDP, ACCX)
Why Join? Work on a high-profile UK network modernisation programme. Exposure to enterprise WLAN design, Wi-Fi lifecycle upgrades, and SDWAN integration. Collaborative environment with a focus on technical excellence.
How to Apply: If you are an experienced Wireless Network Engineer and want to make an impact, please apply with your CV or contact Neha Arora for more details.