Wireless Network Engineer

Posting Date

03/17/26

Application Deadline

03/20/26

Pay Range

$35.00 - $55.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Enterprise Technology

About the Position

As the Wireless Network Engineer, you will provide network administration and technical support for the organization’s wired and wireless voice and data network infrastructure. You will focus almost exclusively on the wireless portion of the network infrastructure. Responsibilities include assisting with network planning, design, procurement, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security. We will count on you to support hardware and software installations, troubleshoot network issues, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical problems. Additionally, you will contribute to network documentation, operational planning, and policy development while escalating complex issues to senior technical staff when necessary.

NOTE: This position participates in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation.

About Us

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County’s Office of Enterprise Technology!

We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of experience supporting enterprise wireless infrastructure

• Two years of experience supporting enterprise network environments

• Experience administering Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) in a production environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

We Also Value

• Three years of experience support large-scale enterprise networks

• Experience with:

  • Enterprise wireless LAN controllers (e.g., Cisco WLC)

  • Cisco ISE for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)

  • 802.1X authentication and network access control

  • VLANs, routing, switching, and network segmentation

  • Troubleshooting wireless performance and security issues

• Cisco ISE-specific training or certification

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Job Contributions

• Administer and support enterprise wireless infrastructure

• Troubleshoot network and wireless connectivity issues

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams

• Monitor network performance and security

• Maintain technical documentation

• Implement network changes and upgrades

• Contribute to policy, standard operating procedures, and operational planning

Working Conditions

• Must be able to participate in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation.

• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• Cisco WLC

• Cisco ISE

• Network switches/routers

• RF survey tools

• Laptops

• Cable testers

• Ladders

• Basic hand tools

Protective Equipment Required

• PPE for IDF and warehouse environments, when required

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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