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Wireless Network Engineer II

Position Number: 6485449
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Wireless Network Engineer II

Job No: 498283
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Information Technology, Business Operations / Services

Information Technology (IT) is the unified IT organization that supports the Universitys vision, values, mission, and goals by providing IT infrastructure, systems, administrative applications, academic resources, and related services to faculty, students, and staff. Embracing DUs Impact 2025, the division aligns IT resources with university and unit strategic goals and operational plans, providing service in the spirit of One DU.

The IT Network Operations team is responsible for the day-to-day operational support of all university-owned data, voice, and video services. This includes but is not limited to VMware, Windows/Linux Server OS, routers, switches, wireless LAN, and Voice over IP.

Position Summary

The role of the Wireless Network Engineer II is to work with the Directors of Network Services and IT Network Operations to enable the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the University to offer highly available, robust wired and wireless network services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The Wireless Network Engineer II is responsible for assisting with the design, configuration, operation, and support of the University's wired and wireless network infrastructure.

This position requires employees to work onsite.

Essential Functions

Design and implement highly scalable and resilient network infrastructure.
Configure, implement, and manage wireless infrastructure and Radius server.
Manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring integrity, security, and high availability for network services.
Maintain current and thorough knowledge of Cisco, Meraki, Mist, and Aruba technologies with particular emphasis on enterprise wireless infrastructure.
Maintain current and thorough knowledge of networking technologies.
Perform network assessments.
Lead and assist in developing technical and user-facing documentation.
Produce coverage, usage, and inventory reports.
Demonstrate excellent organizational abilities and the ability to prioritize and follow up on open issues and projects with a sense of urgency.
Ensure that service delivery and customer satisfaction exceed published service levels and coordinate escalation of issues as required.
Assist the staff responsible for the deployment, maintenance, and support of hardware and software.
Responsible for driving the One DU culture through values and customer service standards.
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve, and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers promptly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
In-depth expertise in wireless network infrastructure.
Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve communication problems using electronic test equipment (Optical Time Domain
Reflectometers, Fiber Optic Light Source & Power Meters, CATV Signal Strength Meters, Cable Locators, Multimeters, Bit Error Rate Testers, Wiring Analyzers, computer utilities, etc.)
Able to read, write, speak, understand, and satisfactorily communicate with others in English in person, over the phone, and via email and other collaboration tools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, information systems, computer engineering, telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
3 or more years of IT and/or business/industry work experience, including network and voice operations
3 or more years of network operations and support experience

Preferred Qualifications

Requires exposure to multiple, diverse networking technologies
Current and thorough knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba technologies
Professional level of certification on wireless technologies or equivalent knowledge.

Working Environment

The work environment is a university with cyclical periods of increased workloads, with the possibility of moderate to high stress levels.
The unit is one of several working collaboratively and cooperatively in a team-based organization.
The position may require working irregular hours, including early mornings, weekends, and late evenings.
The work environment consists of surroundings with moderate noise levels and frequent contact with electrical devices.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl under desks/tables to troubleshoot cables and network connections; talk or hear; walk up flights of stairs.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) September 2, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 13.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498283