Senior Wireless Network Analyst

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Analyst to enhance their network infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you'll design and manage enterprise Wireless networks crucial for healthcare applications, ensuring seamless connectivity for medical professionals. Your expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance will be key to resolving complex technical issues. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact patient care. Join a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare technology and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in information systems required.
• Bachelor’s degree can substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise Wireless networks for healthcare.
• Perform troubleshooting and optimization of wireless networks.
• Evaluate and implement Wireless security protocols.

Skills

Wireless network engineering

Troubleshooting

Packet capture analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Ekahau

AirMagnet

Wireshark

Cisco Wireless Solutions

Aruba Wireless Solutions

Meraki Wireless Solutions

Job description

Position: Senior Wireless Network Analyst

Talent Area: Information Services

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: IS - Network Support

Shift: 8a-5p

Job ID: 416224

We are searching for a Senior Wireless Network Analyst -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will support Local and Wide Area Networks, and WiFi networks by installing, troubleshooting and maintaining an institutional data network. Our IT team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless connectivity, enabling medical professionals to deliver exceptional care. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Wireless Network Analyst to join our team and support our mission.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Design, deploy, and manage enterprise Wireless networks to support critical healthcare applications and devices.
2. Perform advanced troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimization of wireless network performance.
3. Evaluate and implement Wireless security protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
4. Resolve complex technical issues involving network equipment and the software which operates it, high availability applications, clustered hosts, in a multiple protocol, mixed media environment (copper and fiber-optic cabling plants).
5. Participate in resolution of complex technical issues involving multiple applications, systems and technical teams following Departmental “Crisis Management” guidelines.
6. As applicable, partners with other teams to evaluate and mitigate risks of cyber threats to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
7. Understand and conduct analysis of packet capture data.
8. As needed, engage with vendors to resolve complex technical issues.
9. Plan network growth.
10. Install network hardware.
11. Coordinate establishment of network to host connection.
12. Maintain network documentation.
13. Maintain network equipment and hot spare device inventory.
14. Perform other essential job-related duties.

Skills & Requirements

1. Required H.S. Diploma or GED
2. Required 7 years' experience in information systems
3. Bachelor’s degree will substitute four (4) years of work experience. Master’s degree will substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
4. Current vendor/industry certifications are a plus.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 5+ years of experience in Wireless network engineering, preferably in a healthcare or enterprise environment.
3. Strong knowledge of Wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF design, and wireless security protocols.
4. Experience with enterprise-grade Wireless solutions such as Cisco, Aruba, or Meraki.
5. Proficiency in troubleshooting wireless issues using tools like Ekahau, AirMagnet, or Wireshark.
6. Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, etc.) and security principles.
7. Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWSP, CCNP Wireless, or equivalent are highly desirable.
8. Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and security best practices in healthcare IT.
9. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.