Senior Network Engineer (Wi-Fi)

As a Senior NetworkW-FiiEngineer, you will be a skilled Practitioner and a role model inWi-Fisolutions. Responsible for ensuring best practices are adhered to acrossthe department and guiding teams on how to deliver quality Infrastructure products.You willassistin the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration withArchitecture and Engineering principles.

You will also have the ongoing responsibility forthe full range of products that make upNetworksiteServices. Working in collaboration with a range of internal/external partners,stakeholdersand customers you will ensure the operational stability, robustness,resilience, availability, and quality of DWP Networks.

You will actively manage the work backlog and develop reliability improvements as wellas leading initiatives to develop the automation of low-value tasks balanced againstproject delivery demands., * Design & Deploy: Lead the design, deployment, and expansion of robust site-wide Wi-Fi networks using HPE Aruba solutions. Youll architect high-performance wireless networks that support business-critical operations across our locations.

• Optimise & Secure: Proactively monitor Wi-Fi performance and security. modify configurations, conduct spectrum analyses, and implement best practices to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and security of our wireless networks.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the in-house Wi-Fi subject matter expert. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and advise on Wi-Fi strategy, new technologies, and improvements.
• Cross-Site Collaboration: Work closely with network teams and stakeholdersacross 900 sites supporting 100,000 users.
• Support and participate in out of hours change work and on-call support as required across the team., Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .

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Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line withessential criteriabelow:

• Extensive Wi-Fi Expertise: Demonstrable background in designing and managing large-scale Wi-Fi networks, ideally in a senior or lead role. You understand the nuances of RF design, roaming, and high-density WLAN environments.
• Hands-On Experience: Proven experience with wireless products (access points, controllers, ClearPass/Aruba Central, etc.). You can confidently configure and troubleshoot ArubaWi-Fiinfrastructures.
• NetworkEngineering Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of general networking (LAN/WAN, switching, routing, VLANs, network security). Relevant certifications (e.g. Aruba ACMP, Cisco CCNP Wireless) are a plus.
• ProblemSolver:Adept at diagnosing complex wireless issues and implementing effective solutions with minimal downtime.
• Professional& Collaborative: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and explainingWi-Ficoncepts to non-technical stakeholders when needed.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Significant experience providing technical leadership in a senior Wi-Fi/network role, including mentoring and developing engineers, setting technical standards, and acting as a senior escalation point for complex wireless issues., You will be asked to do a 10 minute presentation on a specific topic. Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview., You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

You must have resided continuously in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years, 2 of which must have been the immediately preceding years from the point of applying for this job.

Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
• Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service.
• Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
• An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

Hybrid Working

This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.

If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.

If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.

Salary Information

Pay for this role is from 57,946 to 73,205.

The maximum salary for the grade is 68,205, however a Digital Allowance of up to 5,000 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could beretained, amended, or removed.

Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience asdemonstratedat interview.

Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer willmaintaintheir current substantive salary.

See selection process for further detailsCivil Servants who gain promotion will move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase applied to their current substantive salary, whichever is greater.

Any temporary allowances that you are currently in receipt of will not form part of the calculation todetermineyour pay. Any allowances that are in payment will cease when you move into your new role.

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