LEAD ADMINISTRATOR L2(CONTRACT)
City: Warwick
State/Province: Warwickshire
Posting Start Date: 1/7/26
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Job Description:
Job Description
Warwick- 2-3 Days
SC eligible/ SC cleared candidates only
Primary Skill (Mandatory)
Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required
CCIE certification is desirable
Certified Wireless
Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable
In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions
Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau), RF design, and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela)
In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), carrier WAN and Internet offerings, cloud network services.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, implementing QoS, and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
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Ability to produce detailed designs, implementation plans, and operational support models.
Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments.
Secondary Skill
Security Clearance (Y/N)
Ideally SC certified or has ability to gain certification
Start Date
15.01.26
Duration
6 months but potential to extend
JD:
Experienced Senior UK based network engineer required for a programme of work within National Grid which aims to modernize and enhance the UK network infrastructure to improve reliability, security, and user experience. Key initiatives include replacing end-of-life network hardware, deploying enhanced Wi-Fi solutions, and provisioning high-speed internet connectivity services overlayed with CISCO SDWAN technology.
The programme will also progress alternative connectivity options such as satellite and 5G solutions for disaster recovery and rapid deployment, while supporting facility expansion projects.
Comprehensive wireless surveys and design work will be a significant part of this engagement, with ad-hoc travel required to the UK national grid sites to conduct physical Wi-Fi surveys and Desktop surveys with Ekahau tools.
Key Skills and Expertise Required
Minimum Cisco CCNP certification level required
CCIE certification is desirable
Certified Wireless Networking Professional (CWNP) certification is highly desirable
In depth knowledge of Wireless LAN (Cisco WLAN, Cisco ISE, Aruba WLAN, Aruba Clearpass) and private 5G (e.g. Cradlepoint) solutions
Proficiency in Wi-Fi survey tools (Ekahau), RF design, and deployment of enterprise-grade wireless solutions.
In depth knowledge of SD-WAN solutions (CISCO Viptela)
In depth knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), carrier WAN and Internet offerings, cloud network services.
In-depth knowledge of Cisco LAN switching technologies including STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, EtherChannel and switch stacking; proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, implementing QoS, and managing network segmentation and redundancy.
Ability to produce detailed designs, implementation plans, and operational support models.
Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple environments
Ideally SC certified or has ability to gain certification.
Team Management
- Resourcing
- Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs
- Hire adequate and right resources for the team
- Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions
- Talent Management
- Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
- Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization
- Promote diversity in leadership positions
- Performance Management
- Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.
- Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below
- Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
- Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
- Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team
- Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team
- Exercise employee recognition and appreciation
Mandatory Skills: SD-WAN Admin .
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion