Position: Senior Wireless Network Architect
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Month Contract
Location: UK - Remote
Rate: £500 - £595 per day outside of IR35
Reference: 20895
We are seeking an experienced Wireless Network Architect to support a major enterprise wireless infrastructure transformation. The assignment will focus on the modernisation of an established Cisco-based wireless environment, requiring deep technical expertise across wireless architecture, RF planning, controller migration and deployment delivery.
The successful consultant will work alongside the existing technology vendor, providing independent technical oversight, validating proposed designs and ensuring that implementation decisions meet the required operational and performance standards.
This is a hands-on architecture role combining technical leadership, engineering delivery and stakeholder engagement. The individual will take ownership of wireless design assurance, RF survey interpretation and remediation recommendations, while coordinating a small team of network specialists throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide independent technical assurance of proposed wireless architectures, challenging design decisions and recommending alternatives where required.
Interpret predictive and active RF survey results using Ekahau AI, translating technical findings into practical deployment, access point placement and remediation recommendations.
Prepare detailed wireless design documentation, survey assessment reports and technical recommendations.
Develop and implement resilient Cisco wireless architectures using Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controllers in a high-availability configuration.
Lead the migration from legacy AireOS-based controllers to the Catalyst 9800 platform, including migration planning, sequencing, testing and controlled implementation.
Define wireless configuration standards covering FlexConnect, RF profiles, SSIDs and access point deployment across complex and high-density locations.
Utilise Cisco Catalyst Centre to support wireless provisioning, commissioning, monitoring and ongoing operational management.
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