Remote Authentication Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Location: Remote

Department: Core Tech Network

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday-Friday

Salary: $116,413 - $162,273 per year

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• Own and optimize the enterprise wireless environment, ensuring reliable, high-performance connectivity across campuses, facilities, and mission-critical business operations.
• Serve as the senior wireless escalation expert, leading the resolution of complex RF, roaming, client connectivity, and performance issues across large-scale production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Aruba wireless platform through upgrades, optimization initiatives, capacity planning, and operational enhancements while helping develop the next generation of network engineers.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• 8-10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, with a strong focus on enterprise wireless
• Proven experience supporting large-scale, high-density wireless environments
• Expert-level hands-on experience with:
  • Aruba wireless solutions (controllers, APs, ArubaOS, Aruba Central)
• Strong expertise in:
  • RF fundamentals (channel planning, interference mitigation, power optimization)
  • Wireless protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  • Authentication and security (802.1X, WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, ClearPass integration)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex wireless issues across multiple layers (RF, network, client)
• Experience in mission-critical, high-availability environments
• Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX)
• Additional certifications are a plus:
  • Aruba ClearPass certifications
  • CWNP certifications (e.g., CWNA, CWNP, CWNE)

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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