Senior Aruba Network Engineer

Synaptein Solutions Incorporated
Vienna, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Vienna, United States of America

Tech stack

IEEE 802.1X
Microsoft Active Directory
Spanning Tree Protocols
Cloud Computing
Python
Network Security
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
Multicasting
Network Diagrams
Network Planning and Design
Network Monitoring
Routing
Network Segmentation
Performance Tuning
Public Key Infrastructure
Role-Based Access Control
Ansible
Zero Trust Network Access
Security Information and Event Management
TCP/IP
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wireless Networks
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
ARUBA
Software Troubleshooting
Information Technology
Palo Alto Networks
Wireless Technologies
REST
Cisco networks

Job description

Aruba Networking & Wireless

  • Design, deploy, configure, and support Aruba enterprise networking solutions
  • Implement and support Aruba CX switching platforms and Aruba wireless solutions
  • Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, spanning-tree, QoS, multicast, and network segmentation
  • Perform wireless surveys, optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting
  • Develop high-level and low-level network designs and implementation documentation

ClearPass / NAC Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and administer Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager environments
  • Configure:
  • 802.1X authentication
  • MAC authentication
  • Guest access workflows
  • BYOD onboarding
  • Role-based access control
  • Dynamic segmentation
  • Certificate-based authentication
  • Integrate ClearPass with:
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
  • PKI/Certificate Services
  • MFA platforms
  • SIEM/security monitoring tools
  • Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement issues
  • Develop and maintain NAC policies, enforcement profiles, and onboarding workflows

Network Security & Architecture

  • Assist with network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives
  • Support secure access strategies across campus and remote environments
  • Collaborate with security teams on compliance, audit, and security initiatives
  • Participate in architecture workshops and technical strategy discussions
  • Provide guidance on best practices, standards, and operational improvements

Operational Support

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting for enterprise network environments
  • Support production maintenance windows and upgrade activities
  • Develop implementation plans, migration procedures, and rollback documentation
  • Create and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership when required

Requirements

  1. Aruba clear pass
  2. Strong Aruba networking experience
  3. Aruba Certifications (ACSA, ACSP, ACCP, ACDX), * 7+ years of enterprise networking experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on Aruba ClearPass experience

Strong understanding of:

  • TCP/IP
  • Routing and switching
  • VLANs and segmentation
  • 802.1X
  • RADIUS/TACACS+
  • Wireless networking concepts
  • NAC architectures
  • Experience with Aruba CX switching platforms
  • Experience with Aruba wireless controllers and APs
  • Experience integrating ClearPass with identity providers and directory services
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Experience creating technical documentation and implementation procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Aruba certifications such as:
  • ACSA
  • ACSP
  • ACCP
  • ACDX
  • Experience with:
  • Dynamic Segmentation
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Microsegmentation initiatives
  • Onsite or Cloud-managed Aruba Central environments
  • Familiarity with:
  • Cisco Systems
  • Arista Networks
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Scripting or automation experience using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs
  • Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms

Education

  • Associate's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education, industry certifications, and relevant hands-on experience will also be considered

Work Environment

  • Travel may be required for client engagements, workshops, and onsite implementations, up to 35%
  • Participation in after-hours maintenance windows and occasional weekend work as needed

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