Our client is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer (Stadiums)
Contract due to run until January 2026 initially and the base location for this role will be Reading but will require other travel.

The candidate will need a deep understanding of the latest 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, have existing experience working on complex, large scale High-Density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments,ideally within a Stadium or Arena environment.

You'll need to have:

• BSc or BEng degree in Computer Science or related field or work experience equivalent
• Hands-on experience with one or more Wi-Fi and network vendor's equipment such as Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, etc
• Extensive experience within wireless network engineering, data communications fields, Wireless/Mobility/Cellular networks and Networking/Internetworking devices, protocols and operating systems
• Demonstrate expertise in network design, ability to lead a Wi-Fi and network design-related discussion with leading questions to fully vet a customer's requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in network implementation, including configuration of W-Fi controllers, access-points, Switches and Routers, across a variety of network technologies including; VLANS, IP Addressing, Routing Protocols, Security and Management functions
• Demonstrated expertise with industry survey tools and techniques

Even better if you have:

• Experience of developing Stadium RF designs, RF propagation modelling, site surveys at Stadium locations with tools such as Ekahau & AirMagnet
• Data collection, troubleshooting, interference analysis, and High-Density RF optimization
• Demonstrated expertise in solution design ability to lead a design related discussion with leading questions to fully vet a customer's requirements and develop a proposed design fulfilling said requirements, identify potential impacts of a given design recommendation, knowledge of other technologies and their network requirements/impact, ability to produce comprehensive yet understandable technical documentation (design document, diagrams, etc.).
• Demonstrate expertise in electrical engineering and construction techniques.
• Demonstrated communication and relational skills - able to form a trusted advisor relationship with a customer, able to listen and guide a technical discussion, able to clearly articulate complex topics.

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.