Wireless Engineer

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an IT Wireless Engineer to implement and support the company-wide WiFi infrastructure, focusing on day-to-day operations, monitoring, and cross-unit collaboration. The role involves coordinating projects to enhance wireless operations across multiple locations and ensuring secure, scalable wireless solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in IT with 5+ years supporting enterprise WAN, CWNA/CWAP, and strong knowledge of routing, QoS, and wireless security.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years supporting multi-location enterprise WAN.
• Training on wireless a/b/g/n/ac tech, RF, and wireless security.
• Training on desktop OS, inter-networking, VOIP, VoWLAN, QoS, SNMP, and SMARTS; routing knowledge.
• Training on wireless survey tools.
• Professional Wireless Industry Associations/Affiliations.
• Strong background in wired network infrastructure (routers, switches, Layer 1).
• Training or knowledge of privacy laws (HIPAA/HITECH).
• Ability to design wireless solutions and provide direct technical support.
• Experience with wireless design, planning, and implementation.
• Understanding inter-networking routing protocols and integration with wireless.
• Experience with wireless encryption methods, RFID and wireless voice solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering implementation and support for company-wide WiFi infrastructure and related components.
• Collaborate with other units on joint projects and coordinate initiatives to evolve Wireless operations.
• Manage projects involving new features or modifications to existing infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively with Management and operate under minimal supervision.

Skills

Wireless design

Wireless planning

Wireless security

Routing protocols

HIPAA/HITECH privacy

Enterprise WAN support

Project coordination

Communication skills

VOIP/VoWLAN

QoS

Education

CWNA certification

CWAP certification

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Routers

Switches

Layer 1 tech

Wireless survey tools

VOIP infrastructure

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IT Wireless Engineer provides engineering implementation and support for the company-wide standard WiFi infrastructure and related components and tools.

Specialist areas of focus will include day to day operational installations and service monitoring, collaboration with other units on joint projects, and coordination of projects to improve and evolve Wireless operations.

Projects utilize a variety of hardware and software technologies and may include new feature/functionality or modifications to existing infrastructure.

Under minimal supervision and working independently, must also have very strong writing, computer skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the Management Team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field is preferred.
• Three to five plus (3-5+) years of successful experience within the Information Technology field.
• Five plus (5+) years of successful experience within the Information Technology field supporting a multi-location enterprise wide area network is preferred.
• Focused training/seminars/workshops on wireless a/b/g/n/ac technology, Radio Frequency, and wireless security solutions.
• Training on desktop O/S, inter-networking, VOIP, VoWLAN, QoS, SNMP, and SMARTS. Training and demonstrated working knowledge of routing protocols.
• Training on various wireless technology support and survey tools.
• Professional Wireless Industry Associations/Affiliations.
• Strong background in wired network infrastructure components including routers, switches and layer 1 technologies.
• Training or strong knowledge of privacy laws including HITECH and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated ability to produce sound wireless solution designs and the required direct technical support.
• Demonstrated experience with wireless design, planning, and implementation.
• Solid understand of inter-networking routing protocols and their integration with wireless technology.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, planning, and implementation of various wireless encryption methods, RFID and wireless voice solutions.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) or within one (1) year of employment. Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP) is preferred.