Senior Consultant, Enterprise Networking- W2 Contract

Burwood Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Enterprise Networking Team at Burwood Group is a dynamic group of technology professionals dedicated to designing, implementing, and supporting advanced network and security solutions for clients across a wide range of industries. Known for its innovative, customer-focused approach, the team blends deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful outcomes. To be successful in the Senior Consultant role, you must bring strong interpersonal, business, and technical skills that enable you to engage effectively at all levels of an organization. Our consultants excel in a consultative approach, with a holistic understanding of both business and IT operations and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

7-10 years of technical delivery experience and enterprise architecture preferably with a fortune 1000 company or consulting organization.
Strong understanding of network architectures, solutions, processes, frameworks, and components.
Adept at identifying and solving problems.
Experience working with project managers to establish a project plan and managing a team of technical resources to complete project activities in a customer environment.
Able to engage at the CxO and Director/Manager levels as well as manage tasks on engagements of limited size and duration.
Proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and anticipating their needs.
Able to quickly adapt to a fast-paced sales and quality-based delivery model, work in a team-based environment and self-manage your time.
Excellent communications skills whether that be in-person, over-the-phone or e-mail.
Accountable for your work and dedicated to a job well done.
Expert-level Aruba/HPE networking experience, including: Aruba CX switching and campus LAN architectures, Aruba wireless (Mobility Controllers, Aruba Central), User-Based Tunneling (UBT) – REQUIRED
Hands-on experience with UBT 1.0 and 2.0 deployments
Strong understanding of role-based tunneling and segmentation
Strong expertise in: L2/L3 networking (VLANs, routing protocols, segmentation), Enterprise wireless design and implementation
Experience with: Aruba ClearPass (Policy Manager, profiling, enforcement), 802.1X, NAC, and identity-based access controls
Proven hands-on experience with enterprise campus networking platforms

Nice To Haves

HPE/Aruba Certified Expert Certification or equivalent
Wireless products from Cisco
Any of CCIE R/S, ACMX, or ACDX
CCNP Security certification
Palo Alto PCSNE certification

Responsibilities

Deliver enterprise networking solutions with a focus on: Aruba/HPE campus networking (Route/Switch/Wireless), User-Based Tunneling (UBT) architectures (1.0 and 2.0), Identity-driven access and segmentation
Design and implement: Wired and wireless network solutions using Aruba technologies, Secure access frameworks leveraging Aruba ClearPass and role-based policies
Execute hands-on deployment of Aruba UBT, including: Policy design and enforcement, Integration with ClearPass (authentication, profiling, enforcement), Tunnel configuration across wired and wireless environments
Troubleshoot complex networking issues across: L2/L3 routing and switching, Wireless connectivity and client onboarding, Authentication and policy enforcement flows
Develop and deliver technology solutions for customers, with an exceptionally high focus on quality.
Work closely with other Burwood Group project team members.
Build strong and continuous relationships with our clients, becoming their go-to advisor.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to clients to ensure they are able to successfully maintain solutions post-implementation.
Act as a mentor and provide technical guidance to peers.
Stay current on market trends, technologies and best practices