Senior Network Engineer IN San Jose, CA - Onsite (no remote)

• Campus Network Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of

campus network solutions, leveraging Cisco, HPE, and Aruba platforms to ensure

scalability, resilience, and seamless user experience.

• Wireless Networking: Architect, implement, and manage Aruba Wireless

infrastructure, optimizing coverage, capacity, and security for thousands of users

across campus facilities

• Network Access Control: Deploy and administer ClearPass solutions for secure

network access, including device onboarding, authentication, policy enforcement,

and guest management.

• Integration & Interoperability: Ensure seamless integration between Cisco, HPE, and

Aruba ecosystems, troubleshooting and optimizing interoperability challenges.

• Network Performance Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and fine-tune network

performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks, enhancing throughput, and

minimizing downtime.

• Security & Compliance: Implement robust security protocols and standards across

wired and wireless networks, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

and organizational policies.

• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in large-scale network projects,

setting clear milestones, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion.

• Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain comprehensive network

documentation, including topology diagrams, device inventories, configuration

standards, and incident reports.

• End-User Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting for network-related issues,

collaborating with helpdesk teams, site support teams and end users.

• Capacity Planning: Analyze current and projected network needs, designing

scalable solutions to support organizational growth and evolving technology.

• High Availability & Business Continuity: Develop and maintain network redundancy,

failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,

Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or certifications are a plus.

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years’ progressive experience in network engineering,

with demonstrable expertise in campus network environments.

• Technical Certifications Preferred:

o Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Wireless)

o HPE ASE/MASE (Aruba Certified)

o Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX) or Professional (ACMP)

o Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX)

o Other relevant industry certifications are desirable

Skills/Expertise

• Hands-on experience and advanced troubleshooting skills with:

• Cisco switching and routing (Catalyst, Nexus, DNA Center)

• HPE/Aruba switching

• Aruba Wireless, APs, Controllers, Mobility Conductor

• ClearPass Policy Manager, Guest, Onboard, and integration features

• Network access control and zero-trust frameworks

• Campus segmentation (VLANs, VXLAN, SDN)

• Network monitoring tools

• Authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, EAP)