Principal Engineer - Wireless
Telent
Design & deploy enterprise wireless networks for UK universities using Cisco/Juniper.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
GB Camberley / Riverside | Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000+ employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Design
Build
Deployment
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
architectural governance
wireless troubleshooting
technical escalation
network design
strategy definition
stakeholder communication
- Provide architectural oversight and governance, ensuring all designs meet operational, security, and performance requirements while adhering to corporate and vendor standards.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting and optimisation for existing wireless deployments, using advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies.
- Lead complex technical problem-solving and escalation activities, applying deep expertise across routing, switching, wireless, and security domains.
- Serve as the senior technical authority (CCIE Expert) for Cisco and Juniper wireless and network solutions, providing design and implementation leadership across multiple university campuses.
- Define and drive the technical strategy for the design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity.
- Support customer engagement and stakeholder communication, translating complex technical solutions into clear, outcome-focused discussions.
- Maintain active CCIE certification (Wireless or Enterprise Infrastructure) and ensure ongoing professional development to sustain expert-level technical credibility.
- Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for campus wireless and wired infrastructure, ensuring alignment with university digital transformation objectives.
- Develop and review detailed low-level designs (LLDs), high-level designs (HLDs), and implementation plans covering wireless coverage modelling, access layer design, security, and QoS.
What you bring
rf design
cisco
juniper
ccie
monitoring
travel
- Advanced RF design, site survey, and spectrum analysis skills for large-scale, high-density environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco and Juniper wireless solutions, including Catalyst, Meraki, Mist, and Enterprise WLAN architectures.
- Familiarity with higher education IT environments and related regulatory requirement is desirable
- Flexibility to travel to various UK sites when needed
- Hands-on experience with network monitoring, optimisation, and troubleshooting tools.
- CCIE-level certification in Wireless or Enterprise Infrastructure.
- 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
- Company pension scheme
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
- Car Allowance
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
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Company
Overview
2006
Year Founded
The company was established with decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology.
- Specializes in the design, build, support, and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.
- Operates across a wide range of industries including transport, emergency services, network providers, and the public sector.
- Services encompass network planning, installation, and maintenance, as well as network construction and management.
- Key areas of expertise include: Networks, Safety & Security, Control & Automation, Cyber Security, National Digital Infrastructure.
- We are clear communicators.
- We respect differing backgrounds and cultures.
- We share learnings and listen to the experiences of others.
- We celebrate success.
- We are informed about corporate matters.
- We take an active role in safety and security culture.
- We are proud to maintain safety standards.
- We drive development and career progression.
- We understand our personal accountability.
- We seek out opportunities for teamwork.
- We challenge constructively when working towards shared goals.
- We maintain a positive and ‘can do’ attitude.
- We practise a ‘One Team’ mindset.
- We strive for continuous improvement.
- We build and maintain trust with customers.
- We provide high-quality, dependable, and ever-advancing solutions.
- We are commercially aware.
2050
Net Zero Target
Aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through comprehensive sustainability initiatives.
46.2%
Emissions Reduction Target
Committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by a significant 46.2% by 2030, calculated from a 2020 base year.
22% Workforce
Women Representation
Reflects the proportion of women in the workforce as of 2022, highlighting gender diversity within the organization.
15.47% Pay Gap
Gender Pay Disparity
Indicates the average percentage difference in pay between men and women, emphasizing the need for pay equity.
18.61% Pay Gap
Gender Pay Disparity
Highlights the gender-based wage gap, underscoring the importance of equitable compensation practices.
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