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Wireless Network Engineer

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Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Wireless Network Engineer
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Provide high-level design, trouble shooting and management functions for the University wireless network. Responsibilities include providing problem resolution for applications which run over the wireless University network, as well as the Internet. This position will primarily configure, troubleshoot and maintain the UVM wireless network, with secondary responsibility for switches and routers as well as basic knowledge of firewalls and VPN services. In addition to IPv4 network addressing, IPv6 is heavily used in our wireless environment and on campus requiring a proficient knowledge. Experience with network performance monitoring, and debugging tools, 802.1x, SAML, Radius authentication 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax are highly desirable as well as familiarity with firewalls, network intrusion detection, EIGRP, BGP and network and server virtualization.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience.
4 years experience in an enterprise wireless network.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with design and troubleshooting tools such as Ekahau preferred.
Anticipated Pay Range $95,000 to $120,000/year
Other Information
Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)
Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 04/15/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Position Information

Position Title Information Tech Professnl Sr
Posting Number S5001PO
Department Telecomm & Network Services/11640
Position Number 00027031
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12

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