Aruba Wireless Network Engineer

Wireless Network Engineering & Support Requirements

The vendor shall provide qualified personnel and services capable of meeting the following requirements:

• Provide architecture, engineering, design, operational, and troubleshooting support for enterprise wireless network platforms, including:
• Wireless controllers
• Wireless access points
• Policy and authentication engines
• Wireless monitoring and security sensors
• Design, implement, maintain, and support large-scale enterprise wireless network environments using Aruba (HPE) hardware and software.
• Provide advanced expertise with Aruba Mobility systems, including wireless controllers and access point infrastructure.
• Provide expertise with Aruba AirWave for wireless network monitoring, management, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Provide expertise with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, including:
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Authentication and authorization
• Policy enforcement
• Guest access and Guest Portals
• Design and deliver customized Network Access Control (NAC) solutions aligned with customer requirements, cybersecurity policies, and enterprise network strategies.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of wireless networking technologies and standards, including:
• IEEE 802.11 wireless standards
• CBRS
• Wireless IDS/WIPS technologies
• Develop and maintain network configuration baselines that conform to applicable industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, and organizational policies.
• Develop advanced security, monitoring, and network management solutions to address program-specific requirements.
• Diagnose, resolve, and document highly complex wireless network performance, connectivity, authentication, and security issues.
• Have  expertise  knowledge with enterprise routing and network segmentation technologies, including:
• OSPF and/or IS-IS
• BGP
• VLANs
• MPLS
• VXLAN
• IPSec and SSL VPNs
• GRE
• Provide network and service automation capabilities using Python, Ansible, or comparable automation frameworks.
• Evaluate wireless networking products, technologies, and services and provide technical recommendations as required.
• Work directly with technology vendors and manufacturers to resolve technical issues and evaluate products and services.
• Provide technical documentation for network designs, configurations, operational procedures, troubleshooting activities, and implemented solutions.
• Provide occasional support outside normal business hours for planned maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and other network operational activities.
• Provide personnel with strong written and verbal communication skills who can:
• Work independently with limited supervision
• Collaborate effectively with technical teams
• Interact professionally with customers, stakeholders, and technology vendors
• Clearly communicate complex technical issues and recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Aruba Deep
• Aruba Mobility systems
• Aruba AirWave
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
• Wireless IDS/WIPS solutions
• Relevant industry certifications are preferred, including one or more of the following:
• CWNA
• CWNE
• Aruba ACMA
• Aruba ACMP
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP Wireless
• Comparable current wireless/networking certifications
• Significant demonstrated enterprise wireless networking experience may be considered in lieu of specific industry certifications.