Senior Network Engineer (Aruba Certified)

We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer with active Aruba certifications to join our consulting bench in support of an on-call IT network and security consulting engagement for a public-sector destination marketing organization in Little Rock, Arkansas. The selected consultant will support the client’s internal six-person IT team across a multi-venue footprint that includes a convention center, performance hall, river-market event facilities, and parking facilities., * Provide expert consulting on enterprise network infrastructure: structured cabling, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing protocols, enterprise WiFi, and supporting electrical coordination.

• Design and review Aruba wireless network deployments, including access point placement, controller architecture, and ClearPass policy management.

• Produce network architecture diagrams, low-voltage drawings, and construction documentation as required by client projects.

• Recommend product selections, switch refreshes, and best-practice configurations aligned to client requirements.

• Collaborate with the client’s internal IT team and third-party vendors on troubleshooting, integration, and project delivery.

• Support new product onboarding, module activation, and integration of third-party tools into the existing Aruba environment.

• Document configurations, change orders, and engagement deliverables in line with the program governance model., * Senior-led delivery team with a named Project Manager as your day-to-day point of contact.

• Direct, high-visibility engagement with client leadership.

• Opportunity to contribute to a multi-year public-sector consulting program.

Do you have experience in Wireless network deployment projects?, * Active certification in at least one of: Aruba ACMA, ACMP, ACSA, or ACSP. (Certificate copy required at offer stage.)

• Minimum 7 years of enterprise network engineering experience, including hands-on Aruba wireless deployment.

• Strong working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLAN architecture, spanning tree).

• Experience producing network construction drawings, rack elevations, and infrastructure documentation.

• Experience in multi-site enterprise environments (convention centers, hospitality, campuses, stadiums, healthcare, government, or comparable).

• US work authorization without sponsorship requirements.

• Ability to travel to Little Rock, AR as the engagement requires.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, or CWNP certification in addition to Aruba credentials.

• Experience supporting public-venue networks (convention, hospitality, sports, government).

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Familiarity with low-voltage and supporting electrical coordination for network buildouts.

• Prior consulting or advisory experience in a senior, client-facing capacity., * hands-on Aruba network engineering: 7 years (Required)
• public venue or convention center IT: 2 years (Required)
• producing network construction drawings: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Aruba ACMA, ACMP, ACSA, or ACSP certification (Required)
• CCNA, CCNP, CWNA, or CWNP certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Little Rock, AR 72201 (Required)

101 S Spring Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 Hybrid work $110 an hour - Contract, * Competitive consulting rates commensurate with experience and certification level.

Changing Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is an IT consulting and staffing firm headquartered in Washington, DC. Since 1997, we have delivered network, cybersecurity, and program management solutions for federal, state, and local government clients, as well as enterprise customers across the United States. We hold active registrations including SAM, CAGE, DC Certified Business Enterprise, and multiple state and regional set-aside certifications.