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Wireless Network Engineer


Job Location:

Seattle, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

UW Information Technology (UW-IT) has an outstanding opportunity for Wireless Network Engineerto join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Assistant Director of Wireless Design & Architecture the Wireless Network Engineer is responsible for designingdocumentingandoperatinga large Enterprise Wi-Fi network RFdesignand troubleshooting Wi-Fi performance with controller-based wireless networks Wi-Fi design and survey spectrum analysis and troubleshooting are of RF analysis equipment such as spectrum analyzersarealsorequired.

This position also requiresproficiencyin other network standards including cabling standards ethernet TCP/IP DHCP routing QoSVoIPand information security practices.

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Network Engineersare responsible forthe planning and design of the wireless infrastructure and service offerings definition of configuration standards coordination of projects from design through installation and operationaltransition andacting as an escalation for operations and support staff.

Network Engineers 100%:

  • Identify ways to improve services offered and lead projects to implement them
  • Provide consultation to other University departments
  • Manage projects
  • Identify and solve operational issues
  • Train and provide support for other Network Engineers and Specialists in other units
  • Identifynew technologiesanddetermineif or when they should be considered
  • Provide detailed documentation to support wireless services
  • Provide support for ancillary services such asmonitoringand authentication systems

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelorsdegree in communications engineering computer science or related field or equivalent experience
  • Four years of experience in network engineering implementation or operations including the following:
  • Highly disciplined troubleshootingmethodology paying close attention to detail
  • Maintaining detailed configuration and testing documentation

Additional Qualifications
  • Design deployment and support of a large WLAN infrastructure
  • Testing wireless products including access points controllers and other WLAN infrastructure and client devices for evaluation
  • Documentation integration customer support documentation and service development
  • Understanding of AAA and IP network security
  • Knowledge of 802.11 family and related protocols
  • Administration and operation of wireless management systems
  • VLANs DHCP DNS IPmanagementand other necessary data network standards.
  • Excellent understanding of interconnection and troubleshooting techniques for WAN/LAN hardware to include routers controllers LAN switches wireless access points client devices RF designspectrumand protocol analysis
  • Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills technical documentation skills user liaison skills and personal interaction abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with HPE Juniper Mist Wi-Fi systems
  • Experience withArubaOSsoftware and associated Aruba WLAN infrastructure
  • Experience with Voice overIP Voiceover WLAN QoS and other related services
  • Experience using and managing Airwave monitoring system
  • Experience with ClearPass service policy and administration
  • Experience withEkahauSite Survey Hamina or similar product for predictive designs and site survey analysis
Working Conditions
  • Must be able to respond to network outages scheduled installations and maintenance activities during off-hourswhile on active on-call duty.
  • Must be able toparticipatein walk-thru ofconstruction sites for new buildings and major remodels.
  • Must have a valid drivers license tooperateState vehicles.
  • This is an essential position and isrequiredto report to work remotely when UW suspends operations.
  • This is a hybrid position which requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
About the Team

UW-IT is the central IT organization for the University of Washington providing critical technology support to all three campuses UW medicalcentersand global research operations. UW-IT collaborates withUniversitypartners to advance teaching learninginnovationand discovery at the Infrastructure Services within UW-ITis responsible formajor infrastructure services including Data Centers Data Networks (wired and wireless) Identity and Access Management Infrastructure Tools Servers and Storage and Phones and Voice.

We are seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to help expand and enhance the Wi-Fi network architecture and services for the Universitys 3 campuses 3 hospitals and several remote sites around the area.

This team is a key part of the IT Infrastructure division in UW-IT supporting both wired and wireless networks. We work on networks of varying scales - from campus to international - including three University of Washington campuses with associated labs and facilities throughout the region; UW Medicine (3 hospitals and over a dozen clinics across the state); the Washington State K20 Network (300 connectors); the Pacific NorthwestGigapop the regional point of presence for research & education networking; the Pacific Wave international R&E peering facility; and the C3 optical ring around Lake addition to supporting a variety of network scales we also design deploy andoperatepartner-owned fiberdwdm and ethernet services; third party circuits; and a variety of L2/L3 network constructs.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$99756.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$162096.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.


Required Experience:

IC


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