Wireless Network Engineer

Wireless Network Engineer / Wireless Engineer / Wireless Specialist / Wifi & Network Engineer

Location: South Wales
 

We are excited to be working with a well-respected and forward-thinking healthcare organization in Wales and as the organization continues to expand its operations and technological footprint, they are seeking a talented Wireless Network Engineer to join their growing team and help build out their wireless / wifi infrastructure and capability, As part of a critical team within the organization’s IT infrastructure division, you’ll play a key role in developing and implementing the wireless network strategy and roadmap. You will lead the design, installation, configuration, testing, and optimisation of the wireless network, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Act as a lead specialist in wireless networking on a large digital transformation project.
• Jointly develop and implement the data network strategy and roadmap, aligning with the health board's vision and objectives.
• Lead the lifecycle design, installation, configuration, testing, assurance, and optimization of the wireless network, ensuring high availability, performance, and security through to safe disposal.
• Manage the data network operations, including monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Lead and co-ordinate wireless network projects.

About You:

We are seeking a candidate with:

• Strong hands-on experience in network support or a related field.
• Experience in data network engineering, including design, installation, configuration, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in leading and co-ordinating data network projects.
• Proven expertise in Cisco technologies, including routing, switching, security, wireless, and data networking.
• Strong knowledge of wired and wireless networks, with prior experience delivering wireless / Wi-Fi projects.
• Experience in the use of Ekahau or similar wireless optimisation tools is desirable
• Experience in data network engineering in the health care sector, or in a large and complex organization is also desiable
• Ideally although not essential for at least one recognized certification such as CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, CWSP, CWDP or ITIL V3 Foundation.

Benefits:

This role offers a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Salary £46,840 to £53,602
• NHS pension – 23.7% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave rising to 34 with years’ service
• Options to purchase up to 10 days annual leave
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements between site and home
• Progression opportunities as the role and team develop

Join a team where you can make a real impact in the healthcare sector while advancing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Ignite Digital Talent is committed to creating equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals eligible to work in the UK, regardless of colour, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, marital status, or family circumstances.