Job No. 158031
- Job Title:
- Lead Network Engineer
- Employer:
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Location:
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Ann Arbor , MI
- Posting Date:
- 18-Mar-2026
- Description:
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Job Summary
Information and Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer Lead in the Wi-Fi Engineering Team. The University has a HPE/Aruba Wi-Fi network and needs someone with 6 to 8 years of experience in this area. The individual must have experience with: HPE/Aruba Wireless Networks, specifically large scale deployments of more than 10000 access points; Aruba controllers and AOS software; Aruba Clearpass; scripting using Python; designing and maintaining the support networks for this deployment. This would include the networks that support the access layer, the controllers, and the authentication mechanisms. The position will collaborate with team members and provide consultation to other technical teams to develop, design, implement and improve network systems, perform problem resolution, troubleshoot network infrastructure performance, evaluate upgrades, and participate in developing the WI-FI strategy planning at the UM.
Who We Are
Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. The Network Engineering and Architecture team is responsible for the design of all computer networks at the University of Michigan. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Dental and Vision Insurance
Parental and Maternity Leave
Responsibilities*
Technical Leadership
Guide the design, support and operational implementation for new technology and product deployments for the UM campus.
Provide a lead technical consulting role to project managers and customers to ensure optimal network design and deployment strategies.
Collaborate with multiple IT teams and advise on new products/technologies, conduct research to support recommendations
Represent the team on university committees and hold seminars with appropriate audiences to support knowledge sharing.
Participate in Higher Education Networking groups, such as the BTAA Network Group.
Participate in strategic planning and setting of technical direction
Project Implementation/Problem Resolution
Design networks using established guidelines and customer requirements. Review the design, bill-of-material, project costs, drawings, documentation, and configuration specifications for implementations created/proposed by the engineering team.
Prepare and publish detailed documents for completed network designs including RF design, wired network design, and associated CAD details.
Develop and present procedural documentation for the team and other technical staff.
Develop RFPs (requests for proposal), reviews bids and consult on bidder selection.
Guide lower level engineers through root-cause analysis of network infrastructure failures.
Provide accurate estimates for budget, time, and tasks; identifies impacted teams; and notifies management of potential risks and issues.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience
Must have a current HPE/ Aruba Professional level certification for Campus Access
Minimum of 6 years of related experience with HPE/Aruba Wi-Fi, specifically the administration of the system with AOS 8 or newer.
Four years of experience in a related role. Where you would have demonstrated confidentiality, customer service, organization, prioritization, and troubleshooting to assist customers in their use of computer and network hardware and software
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable: computer operating systems; Python programming; computer networking; and radio frequency fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience determining project goals and requirements, anticipating and solving problems, and developing standards and guidelines for wireless activities.
Knowledge of TIA/EIA (Telecommunication Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance) standards and practices.
An understanding of twisted pair and fiber optic related to customer premise wiring and networking.
Proven ability to lead project teams to meet customer expectations.
Demonstrated successful performance with coordinating and completing multiple tasks within and across departments to meet changing deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Contact information:
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- United States
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