Senior Campus Wireless Engineer Charlottesville

The University of Virginia seeks a Senior Campus Wireless Engineer to design, deploy, optimize, and maintain high-performance wireless networks across its large multi-building campus. This role in Information Technology Services leads wireless design and optimization efforts, troubleshoots complex network issues, and collaborates across departments to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity for academic, research, administrative, residential, and guest users. The position requires hands-on expertise in RF principles, enterprise wireless platforms, and complex network troubleshooting in a higher education environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• At least five years of hands‑on wireless networking experience in a large enterprise, higher education, campus, or similarly complex environment
• Demonstrated understanding of RF principles, wireless network design, and Wi‑Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Experience supporting enterprise wireless platforms from vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper/Mist, or Ruckus
• Experience using wireless survey and analysis tools such as Ekahau, iBwave, or Air Magnet
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, authentication, and network security fundamentals