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UW-IT is the central IT organization for the University of Washington, providing critical technology support to all three campuses, UW medical centers and global research operations. UW-IT collaborates with University partners to advance teaching, learning, innovation and discovery at the UW.  IT Infrastructure Services within UW-IT is responsible for major infrastructure services, including Data Centers, Data Networks (wired and wireless), Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Tools, Servers and Storage, and Phones and Voice.

UW-IT has an outstanding full-time opportunity for a Wireless Network Engineer.

We are seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to help expand and enhance the Wi-Fi network architecture and services for the University’s 3 campuses, 3 hospitals and several remote sites around the area.

This team is a key part of the IT Infrastructure division in UW-IT supporting both wired and wireless networks. We work on networks of varying scales - from campus to international - including three University of Washington campuses with associated labs and facilities throughout the region; UW Medicine (3 hospitals and over a dozen clinics across the state); the Washington State K20 Network (300+ connectors); the Pacific Northwest Gigapop, the regional point of presence for research & education networking; the Pacific Wave international R&E peering facility; and the C3 optical ring around Lake Washington. In addition to supporting a variety of network scales, we also design, deploy, and operate partner-owned fiber, dwdm, and ethernet services; third party circuits; and a variety of L2/L3 network constructs.

Network Engineers are responsible for the planning and design of the wireless infrastructure and service offerings, definition of configuration standards, coordination of projects from design through installation and operational transition, and acting as an escalation for operations and support staff.

Network Engineers also:

•               Identify ways to improve services offered and lead projects to implement them

•               Provide consultation to other University departments

•               Manage projects

•               Identify and solve operational issues

•               Train and provide support for other Network Engineers and Specialists in other units

•               Identify new technologies and determine if or when they should be considered

•               Provide detailed documentation to support wireless services

•               Provide support for ancillary services such as monitoring and authentication systems

Qualified candidate must have in-depth knowledge and experience designing, documenting and operating a large Enterprise Wi-Fi network, RF design and troubleshooting Wi-Fi performance issues.  Experience with controller-based wireless networks, Wi-Fi design and survey, spectrum analysis, and troubleshooting are essential.  Use of RF analysis equipment such as spectrum analyzers are also required.

This position also requires proficiency in other network standards including cabling standards, ethernet, TCP/IP, DHCP, routing, QoS, VoIP and information security practices.

A Network Engineer is expected to have expertise in contemporary network technologies and protocols including those such as TCP/IP, OSPF, IPv4, QoS, and VoIP.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or experience

Four years of experience in network engineering, implementation, or operations including the following:

Design, deployment, and support of a large WLAN infrastructure

Testing wireless products including access points, controllers and other WLAN infrastructure and client devices for evaluation

Documentation, integration, customer support documentation, and service development

Highly disciplined troubleshooting methodology, paying close attention to detail

Maintaining detailed configuration and testing documentation

Understanding of AAA and IP network security

Knowledge of 802.11 family and related protocols

Administration and operation of wireless management systems

VLANs, DHCP, DNS, IP management and other necessary data network standards.

Excellent understanding of interconnection and troubleshooting techniques for WAN/LAN hardware to include routers, controllers, LAN switches, wireless access points, client devices, RF design, spectrum and protocol analysis

Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience with ArubaOS software and associated Aruba WLAN infrastructure

Experience with Voice over IP,  Voice over WLAN, QoS and other related services

Experience using and managing Airwave monitoring system

Experience with ClearPass service policy and administration

Experience with Ekahau Site Survey or similar product for predictive designs and site survey analysis

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be able to respond to network outages, scheduled installations, and maintenance activities during off-hours while on active on-call duty.

Must be able to participate in walk-thru of construction sites for new buildings and major remodels.

Must have a valid driver's license to operate State vehicles.

This is an essential position and is required to report to work remotely when UW suspends operations.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.