At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide hands-on network support and optimise Wi-Fi for live events.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Cardiff, supporting major corporate clients.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, on-site experience, and opportunity to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a vibrant tech setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment and enhance your networking skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Cisco Meraki and strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Contract: Network Engineer - Cisco Meraki / Wi-Fi
Location: On site role in Cardiff | Duration: 6 Months | Rate: Negotiable depending on experience. (Inside IR35 via an umbrella solution)
We are looking for 2 Network Engineers (one junior & one senior) to support a major corporate client on a project on site in Cardiff, Wales.
Key requirements:
- 5+ years' network engineering experience for senior / 2+ years experience for junior role
- Strong Cisco Meraki experience
- Enterprise/high-density Wi-Fi
- Wireless surveys, deployment and optimisation
- Switching, routing, VLANs, TCP/IP, DHCP & DNS
- Network troubleshooting and incident management
- Experience supporting large client environments
- Any entertainment experience is beneficial
- Comfortable providing onsite support during live events
- CCNA/CCNP or Meraki certification desirable
The Role
You'll provide hands-on network support covering Meraki switching, Wi-Fi, connectivity, troubleshooting and event readiness. The environment is fast-paced and business-critical, supporting services such as ticketing, POS, guest Wi-Fi, broadcast and event network technology.
Network Operations and Support
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for Cisco Meraki switching, wireless, and security environments.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve wired and wireless network issues across multiple venues.
- Support incident management and escalation processes during live events and critical operations.
- Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and network health assessments.
- Document network configurations, operational procedures, and support activities.
Wireless Design and Implementation
- Assist with WiFi network design, deployment, and optimisation for high density venue environments.
- Conduct wireless surveys, coverage validation, and performance testing.
- Support configuration of Meraki Access Points, controllers, VLANs, SSIDs, and security policies.
- Identify and remediate RF interference and connectivity bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on wireless expansion projects.
Locations
Cisco Meraki Network Engineer in Newport, Wales employer: Networking People (UK) Limited
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Contact Details:
Networking People (UK) Limited Recruitment Team
