Wireless Engineer
Wireless Engineer
Position Number: 20050970
Vacancy ID: NF0006415
Salary Shown to Applicants (Hiring Range): $96,000 - $110,000
Department Description:
ITS Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) manages the ITS data centers and provides around-the-clock support for ITS business computing activities. I&O also supports and maintains the infrastructure for network, data communications transport services, and campus desktop computers, and maintains the infrastructure for the operating systems for non-research ITS servers and for disaster recovery and business continuity activities for ITS. I&O also manages the enterprise-wide IT Service Management platform ServiceNow.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Discription:
This position primarily provides support, monitoring and maintenance for a large enterprise Wi-Fi network infrastructure that consist of over 10,000 wireless access points and 45,000 concurrent wireless clients. The position maintains configurations, makes updates and provides client support for Wi-Fi networking services. This position designs wireless solutions to meet customer requirements. This position will also provide support for the Network Operations group and assist the Network Deployment group with large installations. A qualified candidate will have significant experience and working knowledge with Aruba wireless networks.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain license within 30 days of hire
Education Requirements:
Master’s and 1-2 years’ experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Significant experience and working knowledge with 802.11 (wireless technologies)
- Experience working with Aruba wireless and associated technologies and management platforms
- Experience and working knowledge with Enterasys, Cisco, Extreme and Arista
- Experience in designing, deploying and maintaining a campus wide Wi-Fi
- Experience in Network Management
- Experience with Wireless Predictive Design and Survey tools including Airmagnet, Ekahau, or iBWave.
- Experience with supporting/engineering/maintaining large networks
- Experience with higher education networks
- Good knowledge of SNMP and Netflow
- Ability to be autonomous and self-directed
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- ECSE-Design/CWNP/ACMA/ACMP certifications
Special Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be able to move equipment that may weigh up to 60 lbs. Some locations are difficult to access and may require the use of ladders.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/243958
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Posting Open Date: 11/03/2022
Posting Close Date: 11/24/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Office of Human Resources Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.