Wireless Network Engineer
Princeton University
2024-10-06 03:46:12
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: I.T. & Communications
Job description
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.
- 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 .
- 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 infrastructure
- Solid experience with wireless network design tools , such as Ekahau
- Solid experience working with wireless Aruba HPE AirWave Network Monitoring system or similar monitoring systems
- Experience configuring Aruba wireless APs and controllers
- Experience working with various wireless protocols, including 802.11 a, g , n, ac, ax protocol standards
- Knowledge and experience in developing wireless network design and operations
- Demonstrated innovative thinker and creative problem solver
- Ability to solve complex problems in the network environment , particularly in the areas of wireless networking, switching, IP routing
- Strong knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP
- Experience with controller-based wireless network infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of Aruba Clear Pass
- Ability to work within multiple operating systems and platforms
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in this highly collaborative environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to respond to shifting priorities
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours and be on call to perform network maintenance and support unexpected critical network failures
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Education : Bachelor's degree, or equivalent related work experience
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) c ertification
- Familiarity with monitoring and network management tools
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi troubleshooting tools and Aruba Visual RF
- Experience with Aruba wireless equipment and AirWave
- Experience working with Aruba 7xxx controller platform along with AP33x , AP53x and AP65X (Campus AP and Remote AP )
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