Aruba Wireless Level 3 Network Engineer

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Level 3 Network Engineer with deep expertise in Aruba Wireless technologies for a long-term contract role in Boston requiring onsite attendance from day one. The engineer will manage, troubleshoot, and optimize complex enterprise wireless network environments, provide escalation support, and help ensure high availability and performance of wireless infrastructure.

Requirements

At least 5 years of enterprise network engineering experience, with a strong focus on wireless technologies.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Aruba Networks solutions, including Aruba Mobility Controllers (MMC/MDC), Aruba Access Points and IAPs, ClearPass Policy Manager, and Aruba AirWave or Central.
Deep understanding of wireless protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, and WLAN security (WPA2/WPA3 and 802.1X).
Experience conducting and interpreting wireless site surveys using Ekahau or similar tools.
Strong knowledge of VLANs, routing, switching, DHCP, DNS, RADIUS, and firewalls.
Proficiency in troubleshooting with Wireshark, CLI, and Aruba logs.
Experience working in complex, multi-site enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Act as the Level 3 escalation point for Aruba Wireless network-related issues.
Design, implement, and maintain Aruba wireless solutions, including Mobility Controllers, Instant Access Points, ClearPass, and AirWave or Central.
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex wireless network issues.
Manage WLAN performance, including RF surveys, channel planning, and capacity planning.
Monitor and optimize wireless infrastructure using Aruba management tools.
Support integration of wireless infrastructure with wired networks and security systems.
Collaborate with network architects on scalable and secure wireless network designs.
Assist with firmware upgrades, patches, and configuration changes according to change management protocols.
Ensure wireless network compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
Document network topologies, configurations, and standard operating procedures.