Comm & Network Tech Analyst 3 (Wireless/Mobility) - 140722

University of California San Diego; United States; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Comm & Network Tech Analyst 3 (Wireless/Mobility) to design, deploy, and support campus WLAN/LAN/WAN infrastructure. You will lead RF surveys, configure WLAN controllers, and troubleshoot complex wireless and wired networks to ensure high reliability.

You will collaborate with IT Services teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and work in a hybrid environment with occasional on-site requirements. Extended deadline applies for this role.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of network hardware platforms, protocols and related standards.
• Strong knowledge of wireless RF/spectrum concepts and site survey methods.
• Hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, WLAN controllers and network devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, engineering and maintenance on UCSD WLAN/LAN/WAN.
• Evaluate, install and test network devices from Cisco and other vendors.
• Install and troubleshoot campus wireless, fiber optic, and Ethernet networks.
• Apply seasoned wireless communications expertise to RF issues and troubleshooting.
• Resolve complex network problems across campus networks.
• Demonstrate ability to select effective methods to reach solutions.

Skills

Network hardware platforms

Wireless RF concepts

802.11 protocol suite

CAPWAP/WPA2/TCP-IP

RF site surveys

Network troubleshooting

Technical communication

Independent work

Job description

Payroll Title: COMM AND NETWORK TCHL ANL 3 TX

Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS

Hiring Pay Scale: $92,394 - $106,400 / Year

Worksite: Hybrid

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: TX Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

#140722 Comm & Network Tech Analyst 3 (Wireless/Mobility)

Extended Deadline: Mon 10/26/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/4/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

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). Information Technology Services (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. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what’s right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.

The Data Communications Team designs, configures, maintains, upgrades and monitors UCSD’s campus-wide local, wide area, and wireless networks. It supports the campus's enterprise routers, switches, wireless access points and associated management tools. These devices operate on Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, and other technologies in a heterogeneous multi-protocol environment.

Applies skills as an experienced network communications professional with a full understanding of industry practices and relevant policies and procedures in providing consultation, evaluation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and testing of wireless network hardware and software to include access points, controllers, routers, switches, and other networking equipment. Resolves a wide range of complex network issues. Provides expert-level RF troubleshooting, including addressing interference/rogue access points, coverage issues, access point hardware problems, PoE and other technical issues across campus. 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 various factors including network performance requirements, anticipated uses, user density, installation constraints, environmental RF characteristics, anticipated RF coverage and propagation, industry best practices, and other factors. Implement complex Ethernet switch configuration and testing.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 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.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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