Senior Aruba Network Engineer
About The Position
KNZ Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Aruba Network Engineer with strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments built on HPE Aruba networking technologies, with a particular focus on Aruba ClearPass. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across wired and wireless networking, network access control (NAC), authentication services, segmentation, and enterprise network architecture. This individual will work closely with clients, internal engineering teams, and project stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and operationally efficient networking solutions. This role may include architecture, implementation, migration, optimization, troubleshooting, and operational support responsibilities across enterprise and government customer environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of enterprise networking experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Aruba ClearPass experience
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, Routing and switching, VLANs and segmentation, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+
- Strong understanding of Wireless networking concepts
- Strong understanding of NAC architectures
- Experience with Aruba CX switching platforms
- Experience with Aruba wireless controllers and APs
- Experience integrating ClearPass with identity providers and directory services
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience creating technical documentation and implementation procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Aruba certifications such as ACSA, ACSP, ACCP, ACDX
- Experience with Dynamic Segmentation
- Experience with Zero Trust architectures
- Experience with Microsegmentation initiatives
- Experience with Onsite or Cloud-managed Aruba Central environments
- Familiarity with Cisco Systems
- Familiarity with Arista Networks
- Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks
- Scripting or automation experience using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs
- Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, and support Aruba enterprise networking solutions
- Implement and support Aruba CX switching platforms and Aruba wireless solutions
- Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, spanning-tree, QoS, multicast, and network segmentation
- Perform wireless surveys, optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting
- Develop high-level and low-level network designs and implementation documentation
- Design, deploy, and administer Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager environments
- Configure 802.1X authentication, MAC authentication, Guest access workflows, BYOD onboarding, Role-based access control, Dynamic segmentation, and Certificate-based authentication
- Integrate ClearPass with Active Directory, LDAP, PKI/Certificate Services, MFA platforms, and SIEM/security monitoring tools
- Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement issues
- Develop and maintain NAC policies, enforcement profiles, and onboarding workflows
- Assist with network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives
- Support secure access strategies across campus and remote environments
- Collaborate with security teams on compliance, audit, and security initiatives
- Participate in architecture workshops and technical strategy discussions
- Provide guidance on best practices, standards, and operational improvements
- Perform advanced troubleshooting for enterprise network environments
- Support production maintenance windows and upgrade activities
- Develop implementation plans, migration procedures, and rollback documentation
- Create and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership when required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Paid time off with vacation (up to 10 days per year).
- Paid sick leave (up to 5 days per year).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan upon completing a year of the employment.
- Tuition reimbursement or assistance toward continuing education.
- Paid attendance at approved workshops and conferences.
- Full access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages.
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with experienced professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
