Wireless Architect
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Department:ITS - Comm Technologies-608000
Working Title:Wireless Architect
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Posting Category:Information Technology
Salary Range:$74,500 - $120,000
Full Time/Part Time?:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per Week:40
Vacancy ID:NF0004970
Position ID:00052037
Posting Open Date:06/02/2021
Application Deadline:06/16/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Proposed Start Date:07/19/2021
Position Summary:ITS Communication Technologies designs, supports and maintains the communication systems, network and telephony infrastructure for the campus. The department also charts new directions and capabilities for integrated telecommunications and high-speed networking.
Our networking group is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the IT infrastructure for the entire UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Our goal of maintaining and evolving a high-performance, high-availability networking environment positions us to stay ahead of the needs of the faculty, staff and students in their education, research, administration and service missions.
The Wireless Architect is responsible for:
-Architecture of one of the largest wireless networks in higher education of approximately 10,000 Aruba access points connecting over 60,000 unique devices a day to the UNC campus network.
-Being the subject matter expert on all issues related to 802.11 wireless.
-Providing operational support in addition to strategic guidance
-Engaging with customers to determine their needs
-Participating in industry and vendor conferences and panels
-Effectively manage vendors, which includes competitive evaluation of products, the recommendation of product selection to management, and coordination of issues between the campus and the vendor.
-Helping to maintain the campus switching / routing environment
-Guiding the expenditure of over $1M annually in wireless life-cycle / maintenance / improvements.
Master’s and 1-2 years’ experience or Bachelors and 2-4 years’ experience or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Qualifications and Experience:Required Experience:
- Significant experience and working knowledge with 802.11 wireless technologies
- Experience managing Aruba wireless deployments
- Must be able to move equipment that may weigh up to 60 lbs. Some locations are difficult to access and may require the use of ladders.
- Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain license within 30 days of hire
- Good communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- CWNA with emphasis on CWDP and CWNE certifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of 802.11 wireless standards and associated protocols
- Experience deploying, managing, and migrating to Aruba 8.X environments
- Experience in wireless site design including modeling, signal attenuation measurement, interference detection and mitigation, and post install validation
- Experience in managing a wireless environment in excess of 5,000 APs
- Knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS and Network Access Control
- Experience and working knowledge with Enterasys, Cisco, Extreme and Arista
- Experience in Network Management and Monitoring software (specific experience with Airwave and Nyansa Voyance)
- Experience with supporting / engineering / maintaining large networks in higher education
- Ability to be autonomous and self-directed
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Experience in managing small teams
- One to two years of supervisory experience
- Experience in Project Management
- Experience in managing vendor relationships
- Technical leadership experience in wireless or networking related working groups, constituency groups, advisory boards, and professional associations
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
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Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
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Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
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Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
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