Wireless Network Engineer

Overview

Princeton University

’s Office of Information Technology (

OIT)

is seeking a

Wireless Network Engineer

to join its team to deliver robust wireless network services to the University community. This position is primarily involved with

designing, deploying, and troubleshooting wireless networks, a

nd

continuously improving the University’s wireless network infrastructure and services.

This work is conducted both independently and as part of a team.

As p

art of a team of wireless engineers

within

the

Wireless Network Architecture and Engineering group

,

the

engineer will

lead

design

activities for new and expansion projects, from planning and design to implementation

.

The

engineer will

also

work with other wireless engineers to

oversee the University's 12,000+ wireless access points on its New Jersey campus and ensure the network's availability, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities

Project and Implementation Support:Play

a lead role in engineering, designing, testing, and deploying

wireless

network infrastructure and systems throughout the full lifecycle of development, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, and roll-out to production.Lead deployment of wireless network configurations to help with ongoing operational needs and network expansion due to new buildings and sites.Lead special projects

,

such as Reunions

,

from

beginning

to end

,

including requirements gathering, network design, deployment, testing and communication with end customers

.Play

a

lead

role

in efforts

to

o

ptimize

monitoring and integration of various networking and monitoring environments for better insights and operational efficiencies

and collabor

ate with other

OIT

monitoring

and data analytics

colleagues

.Leverage various network monitoring and management tools to develop configurations and operational processes of campus wireless network devices

.Independently perform integration

and

deployment tasks

for

campus network technologies and infrastructure

.Lead testing and certification of new wireless devices, technology,

tools

and systems for use in Princeton University wireless infrastructure

.Lead,

c

ollaborate

and

assist

University departments and OIT teams with wireless network operational issues, projects, and initiatives

.Assist

with ongoing documentation efforts including procedures and run books for the wireless network infrastructure

.Proactively take

steps

to

identify

areas for improvement in networking and monitoring systems.Wi-Fi Network Operations and Support:Lead the

development and review of

high-density

wireless designs for new and existing buildings using

site survey and design tools, such as

Ekahau

.Lead onsite and remote troubleshooting efforts related to campus wireless networking and including client connectivity issues.Perform wireless infrastructure code upgrade

s

and associated testing

prior to and after upgrade

s

.Perform

Clearpass

infrastructure code upgrade

s

and associated testing

prior to and after upgrade

s

.Drive and

m

anage

ongoing wireless network enhancement efforts

that require communication and collaboration with

various stakeholders including Facilities, Hardware Support, external contractors, etc.Provide leadership

in delivering advanced

wireless

networking and monitoring services to the University community

.U

pdat

e

and

maintain

campus building CAD drawings and device records in

appropriate

systems

.Lead level

2

support

activities

for wireless networking and

wireless

monitoring services to OIT and the University community

.Monitor key

wireless network

performance indicators and respond to any issues

.Provide on-call support to perform network upgrades, execute maintenance changes, and resolve emergency issues outside of normal business hours

.Lead

r

outine

bug

fixes

application

, security updates, or

required

configuration changes

.Administrative:

Proactively

participate

in professional development opportunities to continuously develop professional and technical skills

.Ensure compliance with asset, change, incident, and problem

management

processes

and policies

.Maintain confidential data in the strictest confidence and ensure privacy, security, and proper use

in accordance with

University Information Security Policy

.Assist

and mentor

colleagues.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Minimum of

5

+ years of experience managing or supporting wireless

network

and

monitoring

infrastructureSolid experience with wireless network design tools

,

such as

EkahauSolid experience working with wireless Aruba HPE AirWave Network Monitoring system

or similar monitoring systems

Experience configuring Aruba wireless APs and controllersExperience working with various wireless protocols, including 802.11

a, g

,

n,

ac,

ax protocol standardsKnowledge and experience in developing wireless network design and operationsDemonstrated innovative thinker and creative problem solverAbility to

solve

complex problems in the network environment

,

particularly in the areas of wireless networking, switching, IP routingStrong knowledge

of network protocols including TCP/IPExperience with controller-based wireless network infrastructureStrong knowledge of Aruba Clear

PassAbility to work within multiple operating systems and platformsExcellent oral and written communications skills in this highly collaborative environmentAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to respond to shifting prioritiesAbility to work outside of normal working hours and be on call to perform network maintenance and support unexpected critical network failuresAbility to work independently, as well as in a team environmentEducation

:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent related work experiencePreferred Qualifications:

Certified Wireless Network Administrator

(CWNA) c

ertificationFamiliarity with

monitoring and network management toolsFamiliarity with Wi-Fi troubleshooting tools and Aruba Visual RFExperience with Aruba wireless equipment and AirWaveExperience working with Aruba 7xxx controller platform along with AP33x

,

AP53x

and AP65X

(Campus AP and Remote AP

)Princeton University is an

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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