Wireless Network Engineer - FT - All - IS Technical Services @ MV

Wireless Network Engineer - FT - All - IS Technical Services @ MV

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE : 1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours : 80

Work Shift : All Shifts: 8 hours

Job Description

• Design and implement wireless network solutions, including WLANs, LANs, and WANs.
• Leading project teams/vendors with device deployments and clinical application rollouts/upgrades.
• Developing and maintaining documentation of as built & planned changes.
• Perform site surveys and RF analysis to ensure optimal coverage and capacity.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain wireless access points, controllers, and related hardware.
• Troubleshoot application performance, connectivity, security with vendors and manufacturers and resolve wireless network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and optimization of wireless networks.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and policies for wireless network management.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure network security and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay current with new wireless networking technologies and advancements.
• Provide technical support and training to other IT staff.
• Assist in planning and implementing network upgrades and expansions.
• Support change activities that occur outside of normal business hours, may involve on call rotation.
• Manage Two Primary Campus Locations (Hospitals) and ~16 Remote Locations (Clinics) in the South Bay (SF Bay Area) - local day travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years' experience supporting & maintaining wireless networks in enterprise deployments.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with switching and routing in enterprise deployments.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless networks.
• Strong knowledge of wireless networking standards and protocols (Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ac, 802.11n, BLE, etc.).
• Proficiency with wireless networking hardware (Cisco (excluding Meraki), Mist, Aruba, etc.).
• Experience with RF site surveys and tools (Ekahau, Air Magnet, Omnipeek, etc.).
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Wireless Network Monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Cisco Prime experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced wireless technologies (IoT, RTLS, mesh networks, etc.).
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Knowledge of network management and monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Solar Winds, etc.).
• Proven experience in enterprise-level network environments.
• DNAC / Cisco Catalyst Center.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Relevant certifications such as CWNA, CWNP, or Cisco CCNA Wireless / Switching.

Salary Range: $58.29 - $87.44 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.