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Rush University Medical Center Wireless Network Architect (Cisco, WLAN, Wi-Fi) in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois / Hybrid
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: IT Infrastructure
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $50.68 - $85.14 per hour
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Summary:
Join Rush University Medical Center as a Wireless Architect (Cisco, WLAN, RF Design) and serve as the lead technical expert and escalation point for our enterprise wireless infrastructure. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of high-performance wireless networks (Wi-Fi/WLAN) that support both clinical and business operations across the hospital and remote sites.
As part of a fast-paced, mission-critical healthcare environment, you will manage and enhance the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise wireless networks, leveraging technologies such as Cisco WLC, ISE, Prime, and Meraki. You will apply deep expertise in RF design, spectrum analysis, and wireless performance tuning to ensure seamless connectivity and maximum uptime for systems that directly impact patient care.
This role partners closely with cross-functional IT, infrastructure, and clinical teams to deliver scalable solutions across WLAN, LAN, WAN, DMZ, and data center environments. You will lead initiatives focused on network performance optimization, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, utilizing tools such as SolarWinds, NetFlow, Syslog, and protocol analyzers.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned wireless professional with strong experience in enterprise network architecture, Cisco wireless technologies, 802.1x network access control, and large-scale wireless deployments. Experience supporting 24/7, high-availability environments—preferably in healthcare—is highly valued.
This is a high-impact opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and advancing a critical wireless infrastructure that supports patient care, operational continuity, and ongoing digital initiatives across Rush.
Responsibilities:
Plan, Design, deploy, maintain, and support the hospitals wireless local area networks (WLANs) including CISCO WLCs, switches, ISE appliance, Prime Appliance and other hardware as assigned.
Monitor the network to ensure security of data and access privileges.
Analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user assistance and training where required.
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
Plan and implement network hardware upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.
Define metrics, monitor, and test and troubleshoot network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
Collaborate with IT management and staff, departments, and other agencies in the development, deployment, and support of new network-based programs and applications.
Provide guidance and technical support to peers and serve as an escalation point for help desk related issues.
Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of network related technical documentation as needed. Help drive a consistent set of standards for equipment, configuration, and operational procedures.
Coordinate with other team members, court departments and agencies to deliver solutions and configuration items without impacting hospital operations and or patient safety.
Communicate service disruptions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Job Qualifications:
Associates degree and 9+ years of relevant experience in Wireless.
Subject matter expert for Cisco WLC, ISE and Prime
Experience with network access control technologies such as 802.1x
Knowledge of RF software tools like ADS, HFSS. Experience using RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and communication test boxes.
Knowledge of network technologies and standards (including 5G-NR, LTE, IETF transport standards (e.g., QUIC, TCP, SCTP, UDP, etc.), IP networking, 802.11 Wi-Fi QoS standards)
Proficient with monitoring and logging tools for access management and troubleshooting using tools such as Syslog, ACS, Netflow (Plixer scrutinizer) Solarwinds and protocol analyzers
SME in Wireless design and deployment
Prior experience using industry established project management techniques in accomplishing strategic objectives
Experienced with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB, ticket system
Understanding of disaster recovery, design, implementation, and testing
Working knowledge routing and switching technologies
Strong working knowledge of IP Addressing and Subnetting, including design and implementation
Strong working knowledge of DNS and DHCP, including design and implementation
SME in supporting large wireless networks environment with Cisco and Meraki
Experience with Quality of Service, for Voice and Video
Ability and availability to work occasional nights/weekends assignments as necessary.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment to ensure performance, reliability, and security in a dynamic 24-7-365 production network environment
Some travel may be required
Customer focused attitude
Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
Preferred Job Qualifications:
A Valid CCNP Enterprise is a plus
DNAC and CMX experience is preferred
Experience with Cisco DNA, ACI, and SDN
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Wireless Network Architect (Cisco, WLAN, Wi-Fi)
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 25313