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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State Information Technology (PSU IT) Infrastructure Division is seeking a Wireless Technical Lead Network Engineer (Principal Professional) to provide senior-level technical leadership, direction, and oversight for the University’s enterprise wireless services team.

This role exists to lead the team to technically setting standards, guiding design decisions, mentoring engineers, and serving as the primary technical authority for wireless platform. While the Technical Lead remains technically engaged, the primary focus is technical leadership over individual execution. This is a non-managerial position that works in close partnership with the Wireless Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Direction

• Serve as the primary technical leader for wireless and cellular services
• Responsible for collaborative design,  technical guidance and direction to engineers implementation, and operations
• Establish and maintain technical standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Review and guide complex or high-risk technical decisions and changes
• Provide support to Cellular Product Manager when needed

Architecture & Service Design

• Lead wireless architecture and long-term technical planning
• Ensure designs align with reliability, scalability, security, and operational goals
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches in support of service evolution
• Maintain architectural documentation and reference designs
• Work with the Team to implement automation to improve rollout of wireless

Operational Leadership

• Provide technical leadership during major incidents, escalations, and service degradations
• Guide troubleshooting efforts and ensure effective root cause analysis
• Identify systemic issues and drive corrective actions to reduce recurrence
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues

Mentorship & Team Enablement

• Mentor and coach wireless and cellular engineers
• Support skill development, onboarding, and knowledge transfer
• Promote consistent engineering practices and shared ownership
• Encourage documentation and operational maturity

Collaboration & Infl