HPE Aruba Networking Certification Developer

We are looking for a Certification Lead to join our industry-leading certification team! In this role you’ll create customer-focused and manage certification content, including comprehensive concepts, examples, tasks, and hands-on activities for HPE Networking’s cutting-edge cloud services, automation, and networking products., + Plan, schedule, staff, and actively participate in written certification development workshops.

• Plan, schedule, staff, and actively participate in expert-level (E-level) certification workshops.
• Maintain and manage a network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) based on technical expertise and specialization.
• Communicate certification program objectives, processes, and requirements across the organization.
• Evaluate and recommend new certification exams, specializations, and learning paths as emerging technologies are introduced.

* Exam Blueprint & Content Development

• Create, review, and maintain certification exam blueprints to ensure objectives and topics are accurately represented prior to workshop development.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to generate portions of exam content for upcoming certification workshops.
• Review, validate, and consolidate existing exam items into a reusable practice item bank.
• Edit, update, and enhance exam items to develop and maintain practice exams.

* Expert-Level (E-Level) Exam Development

• Convert workshop outputs into functional exam environments and validate all individual tasks to ensure known-good configurations.
• Work with lab engineering teams to design, build, maintain, and validate master topologies used for expert-level certification exams.
• Build and maintain exam forms and topology files for online delivery.
• Troubleshoot and validate issues within expert-level exam delivery environments during candidate testing.
• Review candidate and lab team feedback regarding expert-level study guides, labs, and supporting materials.
• Evaluate technical exam feedback and propose detailed corrective actions and improvements.

* Quality Assurance & Exam Maintenance

• Review certification exam performance data to identify content updates, revisions, and security enhancements.
• Work with operations teams to ensure exams are fully prepared and validated for delivery.
• Coordinate with operations teams to publish and communicate updates related to new or revised exams.
• Assist in maintaining exam integrity, accuracy, and alignment with current technologies and job roles.

* Learning Content & Project Management

• Partner with contractors and internal stakeholders to develop self-study bundles, lab content, and courseware materials.
• Manage project activities associated with learning content development and delivery.

* Candidate & Stakeholder Support

• Provide guidance and recommendations to certification candidates regarding learning paths, certification tracks, and exam selection.
• Explain and discuss the technical content, objectives, and value of certification exams with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend company events and testing activities to support candidate registration and certification operations.

Key Focus Areas

• Certification Strategy
• Exam Development
• Technical Validation
• Lab Design & Automation
• SME Management
• Quality Assurance
• Operations Coordination
• Project Management
• Candidate Enablement
• Certification Program Governance, All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.

The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in the content, and a persistent self-starter with strong collaborative skills who also has an interest in leading certification content development projects. This ideal candidate enjoys continuous learning and professional growth and can excel in a fast-paced, highly-technical working environment., * 5+ years of experience producing technical content.

• BA/BS in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, or related degree/networking certification or comparable experience.
• Ability to research complex technical concepts (independently and collaboratively).
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make progress with less-than-complete information.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to utilize AI tools to scale the creation of content, retaining high quality output.
• Hands-on experience with network technologies, including routing, switching, security, network automation, virtual machines, containers, and cloud-services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise with the HPE Aruba Networking and/or HPE Juniper Networking products and technologies.
• Have networking industry expert-level certifications.

“The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 120,000 - 243,000 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.”

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.