Network Engineer III (Aruba, Cisco, Meraki)

ConvergeOne•DFW/Fort Worth/North Texas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer III position provides IT infrastructure engineering for Network and infrastructure upgrades, changes, troubleshooting, relocation and migrations. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Aruba networking technologies, including routing, switching, wireless infrastructure, and network access control. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of enterprise network environments leveraging Aruba solutions across campus, data center, and edge locations.

Requirements

Must have extensive knowledge of high performance data center solutions, network infrastructure LAN/WAN, network security, and enterprise wireless infrastructures
Expert knowledge of Cisco Routers (ISR GEN1/2), Switches (including NEXUS and Catalyst Line), Security Appliance is a strong plus (ASA, ISE, IPS, Prime MARS, NAC).
Expert knowledge of WAN Circuits, MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, FR/ATM, ACLs, TCP/IP, IPX
Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting VLANs using CISCO equipment, to include intimate knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol, VLAN Trunking Protocol, inter-VLAN routing, IPV6 and trunking with ISL and 802.1q
Strong knowledge of VPN IPSec/SSL solutions and hands-on deployment experience
Knowledge of Load Balancing for Web systems and e-commerce uses
In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS and other technical configurations
Experience with monitoring, alerting and management tools such as: Ethereal, Solarwinds, Orion Network Monitor, hp OpenView
Hands on experience with wired/wireless ISE deployments, ASA, Firepower, AMP, Prime Infrastructure, Security posture assessment, and Security Policy generation is a strong plus
Nexus experience: 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K
Cisco Experience (4507s-vss, 3750s, 2960s, MPLS, VPLS, PSTN, LAN
Strong customer facing skills
Ability to work under pressure
Strong experience with Aruba switching platforms running ArubaOS-CX
Proficiency with Aruba wireless solutions running ArubaOS (AOS 8.x / AOS 10)
Experience with Aruba Central for cloud-based network management and monitoring
Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, VRFs, and multicast
Deep understanding of wireless technologies (802.11ac/ax, RF design, roaming optimization)
Hands-on experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (NAC) including: 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, PEAP), Role-based access control (RBAC), Guest access and onboarding, Device profiling and posture assessment
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of enterprise networking experience
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Experience working in large-scale, multi-site enterprise environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with F5 a plus
Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCIE) in any discipline
Preferred Aruba Hardware Experience
Switching (Aruba CX Series)
Aruba CX 6300 Series (access layer)
Aruba CX 6400 Series (modular campus core/aggregation)
Aruba CX 8325 / 8360 Series (data center/core switching)
Wireless Access Points
Aruba AP-515 / AP-535 (Wi-Fi 6)
Aruba AP-635 (Wi-Fi 6E)
Aruba AP-565 (outdoor deployments)
Mobility Controllers / Gateways
Aruba 7200 Series Mobility Controllers
Aruba 7000 Series Branch Gateways
Aruba 9000 Series Gateways
Routing / Edge Devices
Aruba EdgeConnect (SD-WAN, formerly Silver Peak)
Aruba Branch Gateways for integrated routing and SD-WAN capabilities
Aruba certifications preferred (ACMP, ACDP, ACMX)
Experience with SD-WAN (Aruba EdgeConnect)
Integration with security platforms (firewalls, SIEM)
Automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, REST APIs)
Familiarity with VMware NSX or cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
Cisco Certified Systems Engineer (CCIE)
10+ years hands on experience in WAN/LAN technologies

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade Aruba network infrastructure across routing, switching, and wireless domains
Configure and support ArubaOS-CX-based switching platforms and Aruba routing/gateway solutions
Implement and manage Aruba wireless environments using ArubaOS (AOS 8/10) and Aruba Central for cloud-based management
Lead network architecture initiatives, including high availability, segmentation, and performance optimization
Administer and optimize Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for Network Access Control (NAC), including 802.1X authentication, role-based access, and device profiling
Troubleshoot complex network issues across Layer 2–Layer 7, including wireless RF optimization and client connectivity
Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management across all Aruba devices
Collaborate with security teams to enforce network access policies and segmentation strategies
Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures
Provide escalation support and mentorship to junior engineers

Benefits

401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)
RX Home Delivery
HSA with Employer Contribution
In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
Dental
Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
Pre-tax Commuter Plans
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid or optional Self-paid)
Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
Employee Assistance Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child
Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse
Legal/ID Theft Plans
TeleHealth
Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
Travel Assistance
Business Travel Accident Coverage
Medical for foreign travel coverage
Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Volunteer Time Off
10 Holidays
Summer Sizzle
On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)