Senior Wireless Engineer

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities, enjoy exclusive perks for retail and dining discounts, savings on childcare and special rates on campus events. UNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans.

UNC’s wireless network includes more than 12,000 access points, making it one of the largest higher education wireless deployments in the country. The campus has long operated on Aruba infrastructure; in the summer of 2025 the University selected Cisco Meraki as its wireless platform and has begun migrating to Meraki using a local‑gateway architecture. This position will help carry out that migration while keeping daily operations running smoothly on both platforms.

• Monitoring and maintaining the wireless infrastructure and associated network services
• Supporting the campus‑wide migration from Aruba to Cisco Meraki, including configuration, validation, and building cutovers
• Troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues across the full client and infrastructure path, including wireless association, authentication, NAC, RADIUS, DHCP, switching, routing, DNS, and wireless platform operations
• Creating predictive wireless designs and performing site surveys to support new construction, renovation, and operational initiatives
• Supporting wireless platform lifecycle activities, including firmware management, feature validation, and operational testing
• Working directly with campus stakeholders to provide technical guidance and practical recommendations for wireless deployments and related technologies
• Evaluating new technologies and operational improvements that strengthen service quality, scalability, and user experience
• Participating in operational support, maintenance activities, and on‑call responsibilities as needed

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.

• Experience engineering, supporting, and troubleshooting large‑scale campus wireless environments
• Strong working knowledge of 802.11 wireless technologies, RF fundamentals, and wireless client behavior
• Experience with Cisco Meraki wireless, including local‑gateway deployments
• Experience with Aruba wireless environments (ArubaOS 8.x)
• Experience planning or executing migrations between wireless platforms
• Experience creating predictive wireless designs and performing wireless site surveys
• Experience troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues across the full client and infrastructure path, including wireless association, authentication, NAC, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, switching, and routing
• Experience using packet captures, spectrum analysis, and network monitoring platforms to investigate and resolve operational issues
• Familiarity with programmatic AI, such as using large language model APIs and tools like Claude to build scripts, automation, and operational tooling
• Relevant industry certifications such as CWNA are beneficial but not required

• Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain a license within 30 days of hire
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders as needed for wireless surveys and equipment installation or inspection

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.