In this role you act as the senior technical authority for enterprise wireless services, shaping reliable and secure WLAN across National Grid sites. You lead design, deployment, and lifecycle management of wireless networks, working with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business needs. You will conduct RF surveys, produce low-level designs, and validate deployments using industry tools. This position offers impact across office, operational, and industrial environments with opportunities to influence standards and automation. You join a global, customer-centric team driving a carbon-free future through innovative connectivity solutions.
Pay / Benefits
flexible working
inclusive workplace
reasonable adjustments during recruitment
support for professional development
competitive salary
opportunity to influence standards
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and optimise enterprise WLAN for varied environments ensuring security and scalability
Own engineering standards and controls for wireless services
Lead projects and manage workstreams, delivering on time and within budget
Perform predictive and onsite RF surveys and post-deployment validation
Produce low-level designs, BOMs, and implementation records
Support lifecycle management, capacity planning, and standards alignment
Provide specialist support for Aruba ClearPass and Cisco ISE NAC capabilities
Evaluate alternative connectivity options (5G, satellite, rapid deployment) and SD-WAN
Create comprehensive documentation and runbooks; drive incident leadership
Mentor engineers, promote automation, and drive technical governance
Key requirements
10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience with wireless LAN design
Technical authority experience for enterprise wireless services
Strong hands-on with Cisco and Aruba WLAN
Proficiency with Ekahau, Hamina, or equivalent survey tools
Experience with Cradlepoint or similar 5G platforms
Expertise in 802.11 standards and NAC integration (802.1X, RADIUS, profiling)
Ability to travel ad-hoc to National Grid locations
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong documentation and change artefact delivery
CWNP or related wireless certifications; CCNP Wireless/CCIE Wireless; Aruba ACMP/ACDP/ACCX preferred
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