🚀 Wireless Network Engineer II

Overview

Position: Wireless Network Engineer II. Location: Denver, CO. Work Type: Staff Full-Time. This position requires onsite work. The Wireless Network Engineer II will assist with design, configuration, operation, and support of the University's wired and wireless network infrastructure to enable highly available, robust network services 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable and resilient network infrastructure.
• Configure, implement, and manage wireless infrastructure and Radius server.
• Manage 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 emphasis on enterprise wireless infrastructure.
• Maintain current knowledge of networking technologies.
• Perform network assessments.
• Lead and assist in developing technical and user-facing documentation.
• Produce coverage, usage, and inventory reports.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities and the ability to prioritize and follow up on open issues and projects with a sense of urgency.
• Ensure service delivery and customer satisfaction exceed published service levels and coordinate escalation of issues as required.
• Assist staff responsible for deployment, maintenance, and support of hardware and software.
• Drive the One DU culture through values and customer service standards.
• Maintain outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships through timely communication.
• Take initiative to respond, resolve, and follow up regarding customer service issues 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 in English.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, telecommunications, or 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

• Exposure to multiple, diverse networking technologies
• Current and thorough knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba technologies
• Professional level 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 works collaboratively in a team-based organization.
• The position may require working irregular hours, including early mornings, weekends, and late evenings.
• The work environment includes 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. This position requires onsite work.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 7, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only online applications will be accepted. To apply, visit

Salary

Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000. Salary Grade 13.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution.

How to Apply

Please ensure you apply online as instructed above.

EEO Statement

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 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 status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, 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 context, as required by Title IX, ADA, and other laws.

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

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