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UC San Diego · 17 hours ago

Comm & Network Tech Analyst 3 [Wireless/Mobility) - 136618

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$88K/yr - $106K/yr

UC San Diego is a leading public university and a major employer in San Diego County. The role of Comm & Network Tech Analyst 3 involves providing expert consultation, installation, troubleshooting, and testing of wireless network hardware and software, supporting the campus's wireless and wired networks.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides design, engineering and maintenance assistance on the UCSD campus WLAN/LAN/WAN

Provides consultation, evaluation, installation and testing of network devices and network management systems to include wireless access points, WLAN controllers, routers, switches and other network equipment manufactured by Cisco and other vendors in a heterogeneous multi-protocol environment

Installs and troubleshoots devices on campus wireless, fiber optic, and ethernet networks

Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced wireless communications professional with a full understanding of industry practices and relevant policies and procedures

Resolves a wide range of complex network issues

Demonstrates competency in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions

Qualification

Network hardware platformsWireless 802.11 protocolsRF troubleshootingNetwork management softwareEthernet switch configurationCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Thorough understanding of various network hardware platforms, network related protocols and software including understanding of OSI layer 3 protocols at a basic level and layer 2 protocols at a complex level and related technical standards critical to the operation of interconnected networks

Knowledge of and skilled with wireless 802.11 protocol suite, CAPWAP, WPA2, TCP/IP, SNMP, Ethernet, routing protocols and related concepts

Thorough knowledge of wireless RF and spectrum concepts, mathematics, and use in wireless data networks

Demonstrated ability to use wireless network management software and spectrum analyzer to document, configure, analyze, and troubleshoot wireless networks

Practical hands-on experience with configuring wired and wireless network hardware in use at UCSD (currently Cisco equipment) such as routers, switches, access points, WLAN controllers, and network management systems

Working knowledge of industry best practices for AP placement, RF survey procedures, and other wireless functions

Ability to independently conduct daily walking, in field, RF surveys, RF troubleshooting/ investigation, and AP troubleshooting using appropriate hardware and software

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization

Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communications

Able to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team

Ability to set priorities to be self-directed, based on relative importance of job responsibilities

Ability to gather, organize and analyze data in the completion of a variety of functional assignments

Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program

Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends

Employee must be available to travel as required

Must be willing to schedule vacation on a yearly basis, as necessary

Must be willing to work on a rotating on-call basis

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year)

Work/Life Balance

UC Retirement Plan

Pet insurance

Company

UC San Diego

Glassdoor4.1

UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals.

Founded in 1966

La Jolla, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://extension.ucsd.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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