Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department

Infrastructure Services

About the University

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

Position Summary

MSU Denver is seeking a Network Wireless Engineer with minimum experience and background in managing wireless network equipment, which include installing, configuring, and maintaining wireless settings. Reporting to the Network Manager, the Network Wireless Engineer will leverage technical expertise, customer service, and strong organizational skills to support network operations for students, administrative staff, and faculty. The position will require some knowledge about Wi-Fi standards and best practices.

As a network engineer, you will work within the network organization and be required to have an understanding, and some hands-on experience with components of the networking environment, such as LANs/WAN, network security, and network switches. You will provide assistance in the support of the University's wired network, Domain Name Servers (DNS), and IP management. The incumbent will work with more experienced network engineers on the team to help maintain and troubleshoot network and wireless issues. The position must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Serves as the system administrator of the University's wireless networking systems. Installs, configures, manages, and tests network communications between equipment such as servers, routers, switches, wireless access points, and the Internet. Develops wireless network broadcast (SSID) policies, procedures and processes to ensure reliable and continuous services. Designs the Wireless mapping for new installs/buildings. Continuously monitors and adjusts wireless SSIDs and components to ensure optimal performance.
• 20% - Constantly reviews the buildings' heat maps for signal strength and coverage and modifies as needed for best wireless performance. Diagnoses network-related problems, often involving contact with end users, to identify symptoms. Isolates faults to a particular Local Area Network (LAN) and/or cabling system/set of components. Identifies any defective equipment (fiber, copper, or hardware), and/or utilizes network test equipment such as a protocol analyzer to isolate the fault. Engages in repair effort or will suggest course of action as appropriate.
• 10% - Assists with the network management and monitoring systems (DNS, Aerohive, Meraki, Solarwinds, InfoBlox, NetMRI) which support the networking functions for MSU Denver's computing environments. These tools provided round the clock monitoring and automated paging to MSU Denver IT network support staff. Likewise, they continuously monitor for suspected security violations and facilitate inventory control and operating system upgrades. Supports our university's Avigilon camera management.
• 5% - Implements and manages network cabling, such as Category 6 and 6a wire, 50um multimode and 9um fiber optics in support of student computing laboratories, patch panels, networking/phone closets and to faculty and staff workstations. This includes the installation of the cable attachment of connectors, and using test equipment to certify the work needs industry standards.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor’s Degree in a field of study related to the work assignment. Two years of experience equals one year of education
• Two years' experience providing wired and wireless network support in an enterprise environment
• Two years' experience supporting network protocols such as TCP/IP, 802.1q and 802.11ac/n
• Two years' experience administering network monitoring tools such as Solarwinds and Infoblox NetMRI
• Two years' experience utilizing critical wireless tools such as Ekahua, 7Signal, Meraki Dashboard and Hivemanager
• Two years' experience with Meraki product like (specifically Meraki dashboard, MX access points and MR switches.)
• Three years' experience utilizing operating systems such as UNIX, MAC OSX, and Windows

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a field of study related to the work assignment
• Two years' experience with the Cisco switches (Cisco Nexus 9300, Cisco 6500s, 3730, 3650, 2960 switches)
• Two years' experience with the Networking cabling testers (such as Fluke cable analyzer, Fluke NetTool, and Sidekickl)
• Two years' full-time work experience in university in the support of networking and wireless systems
• Experience with large scale wireless network projects such as equipment replacement upgrades for entire buildings

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our department and the University.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Ability to perform essential physical job functions
• Walking for extended periods, approximately 2 miles
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to climb an 8-foot ladder carrying 50 pounds
• Ability to identify colors (job requires working with various colored cabling)

Schedule Information

• Full time
• Exempt
• Days of Week: Monday - Friday
• Evenings and Weekend Work: Occasionally for maintenance
• Schedule: Hybrid with required days in the office each week. The first few weeks will be in-person, on site.
• Travel: Occasional local travel within the metro area to the COLO. Occasional long-distance travel to industry conferences.

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The anticipated hiring salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $64,500 - $75,500.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply

Please apply by visiting our career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers/ and searching for JR103961.

For full consideration, the following documents must be submitted:

• Resume
• A list of three professional references and their contact information. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Sophia J Montano

Posting Representative Email

smontan7@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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