Specialist Network Engineer (Wireless)

Job Title: Specialist Network Engineer (Wireless)

Location: South Wales

Department: Digital Services

About the Organization

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a talented Specialist Network Engineer to join their Digital Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation project within the healthcare sector.

Role Overview

As a Specialist Network Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and executing the wireless network strategy and road map, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall vision and objectives. This role involves leading the design, installation, configuration, testing, and optimization of the wireless network infrastructure, with a focus on ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and strong security.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the wireless networking efforts on a large-scale digital transformation project, ensuring the successful delivery of all related initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive wireless network strategy and road map, ensuring alignment with the organization's objectives.
• Oversee the entire life cycle of the wireless network, from design to installation, configuration, testing, optimization, and eventual safe disposal, ensuring the highest standards of performance, security, and availability.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the wireless network, including monitoring, reporting, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents to ensure smooth, uninterrupted service.
• Take the lead on wireless network projects, managing resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely and effective completion.
• Deputize for the Head of Voice and Data during periods of absence, providing leadership and support as needed.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant BSc degree or equivalent experience, demonstrating specialist knowledge equivalent to a post-graduate diploma level, gained through a combination of formal education and hands-on experience.
• Strong background in data network engineering, including experience in design, installation, configuration, testing, optimization, and troubleshooting of wireless networks.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and coordinating network projects, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in Welsh (Level 1) or a willingness to work towards achieving this level (support and resources will be provided for staff to develop Welsh language skills).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Professional certifications in data network engineering, such as CCNA, CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, or CWAP.
• Experience using wireless optimization tools such as Ekahau or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with data network engineering within the healthcare sector or experience in large, complex organizations.

Think this one's for you

If you think this Specialist Network Engineer (Wireless) opportunity is for you then please apply online.

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