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Description

The Senior Wireless Network Engineer is the lead for operations and maintenance of Wireless Networks at UCLA Health Hospitals and Clinics. This role requires hand-on experience in design, implementation, optimization and administration of Wireless LAN in healthcare settings.

This position requires the ability to configure and deploy Aruba & Cisco Wireless LAN Products like Wireless Controllers, Access Points, Network Management System, Location Services platforms, AAA/NAC servers like ClearPass, ISE. In addition, Senior Wireless Engineer will lead the Wireless network optimization efforts like RF survey, predictive design, configuration gap analysis & remediation. Incumbent is also responsible for leading the Wireless Network Operations handling incidents and service requests from the Business, Patients & Visitors, providing periodic status updates and timely resolution of the problem. This role requires on-site presence for Operational support and preventative maintenance of the Wireless infrastructure.

The incumbent will be responsible for supporting NAC (Network Access Control) on Wired and Wireless networks.

This position also requires participation in 24x7 On-Call rotation providing after hours support for all technologies and products UCLA Health IT supports which includes Campus Routing/Switching, Data Center ACI, Voice, Wireless & WAN.

This flexible hybrid role allows for a blend of remote and on-site work, requiring presence on-site at least 24 hours/week, within 2-hours of being asked to come on site, or as needed based on operational requirements. Please note, travel to the 'home office' location is not reimbursed. Each employee will complete a FlexWork Agreement with their manager to outline expectations and ensure mutual understanding. These arrangements are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted or terminated as necessary.

Salary offers are based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $102,500 - 227,700 annually. The University anticipates offering a salary between $102,500-$140,000 annually.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years' experience or master's degree with 5+ years' experience in an enterprise networking environment with hands-on experience in Wireless design, deployment, optimization and administration.

• Wireless design, site survey and spectrum analysis using Ekahau, Hamina or other similar software.

• Configuration and deployment of Aruba & Cisco Wireless Controllers, Access Points (Controller-managed, Autonomous, Remote and Instant APs), Aruba Airwave, Central, Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA-C), Cisco Spaces, Aruba UXI Sensors.

• Skilled in implementing project management methodologies

• Technological research and design

• Experience leading large scale Project Implementations

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem resolution / mentoring and coaching skills

• Serves as a visionary by identifying new opportunities for process improvements, standards, initiatives and technology adoption

• Documentation and training skills

Operating Systems & Software:

• Aruba OS 8.x or later, Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, Aruba AirWave Management Platform or Aruba Central, Cisco Catalyst Wireless Controllers, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC), Cisco Spaces, Aruba CPPM, Cisco ISE, Ekahau AI Pro planner, Survey, Sidekick 2, Spectrum Analyzer, Hamina Planner, Hamina Onsite + Oscium Nomad Survey, Windows, macOS, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Protocol Analyzers (Wireshark, Omnipeek).

Hardware:

• Aruba Wireless Controller/Access Points, Cisco Wireless Controller/Access Points, Aruba Central On-Prem, Cisco Catalyst Center, ClearPass Policy Manager, Cisco ISE, Cisco Routers and Switches, PaloAlto Firewall, Aruba CX Switches.

Technologies & Protocols:

• Wi-Fi (802.11, QoS, 802.1x, fast-roaming, band-steering, MIMO), AP SSO, Client SSO, Routing & Switching (VLAN, VxLAN, STP, HSRP/VRRP, QoS, Multicast, OSPF, LACP, MC-LAG, VPC), Network Security/Firewall, Infoblox DHCP/DNS, AAA, NAC, EAP, RADIUS, TACACS, IPSec, GRE.

Certifications:

• Aruba or Cisco or Vendor Neutral professional level certifications are preferred.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.