Comm & Network Tech Analyst Wireless​/Mobility

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

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Payroll Title
COMM AND NETWORK TCHL ANL 3

Department
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS

Hiring Pay Scale
$88,000 - $106,400 / Year

Worksite
Hybrid

Appointment Type
Career

Appointment Percent
100%

Union
Uncovered

Total Openings
1

Work Schedule
8 hrs/day, Hybrid, frequent on-site work required

Filing Deadline
Wed 9/24/2025

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 9/13/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants:
Apply by 9/24/25. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position has recently been accreted by TX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO).

IT Services uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. IT Services focuses on collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within IT Services. We strive to build a community where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

Position Overview
Applies skills as an experienced network communications professional with a full understanding of industry practices and policies in providing consultation, evaluation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and testing of wireless network hardware and software. This includes access points, controllers, routers, switches, and other networking equipment. Resolves a wide range of complex network issues. Provides expert-level RF troubleshooting, including interference/rogue access points, coverage issues, PoE and other issues.

Conducts RF site surveys and field tests, both in the field and predictive surveys of buildings under construction. Creates wireless network AP placement designs considering network performance, user density, environmental RF characteristics, and other factors. Implements complex Ethernet switch configuration and testing.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Thorough understanding of network hardware, protocols, and software including OSI layer 3 basics and layer 2 advanced concepts. Knowledge of wireless 802.11 protocol, CAPWAP, WPA2, TCP/IP, SNMP, Ethernet, and related concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of wireless RF and spectrum concepts; ability to use wireless network management software and spectrum…