Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 33 week(s)
Skills
Ariba
Job Details
Aruba ClearPass Engineer
W2 Contract
Hybrid (3 days in office 2 days remote)
Pittsburgh/Dallas/Phoenix/Birmingham/Cleveland
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Design and Implementation: Plan, design, and deploy network access control policies using Aruba ClearPass, ensuring alignment with organizational security and operational requirements.
• Integration: Integrate ClearPass with existing network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless controllers, and other security systems (e.g., firewalls, endpoint security tools).
• Policy Configuration: Configure and test policies for user and device authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), including 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, and guest access management.
• Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for ClearPass-related issues, including policy enforcement, device onboarding, and network connectivity problems.
• Maintenance and Optimization: Monitor ClearPass performance, apply updates, and optimize configurations to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Collaboration: Work with network engineers, security teams, and system administrators to support broader IT initiatives and ensure seamless integration of ClearPass with other technologies.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of ClearPass configurations, policies, and procedures for operational continuity and compliance.
• Training and Support: Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and end-users on ClearPass features such as Onboard (device provisioning) and OnGuard (endpoint health checks).
• Configure and manage firewall policies to protect network perimeters and internal segments.
• Integrate and troubleshoot firewall policies with NAC and other security platforms.
• Implement authentication protocols (802.1X, MAC-based, guest access) and endpoint compliance checks.
• Monitor network security, analyze logs, and respond to incidents in collaboration with the security team.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs) and security standards (RADIUS, TACACS+).
• Hands-on experience with firewall products for network access control.
Must Have Technical Skills: Level 2 - 3-5 years:
1. Aruba Clearpass
2. Authentication Technologies
3. Authorization Technologies
4. DIUS, LDAP, 802.1X, and AAA
5. Troubleshooting network access issues
Flex Skills/Nice to Have:
1. Experience with additional ClearPass features like TACACS+, Onboard, and OnGuard.
2. Knowledge of other Aruba solutions (e.g., AirWave, Aruba Central) or competing NAC platforms.
3. Understanding of enterprise security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
4. Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for managing ClearPass configurations.
Education/Certifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications: Preferred certifications include Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA), Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP), or equivalent networking/security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
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W2 Contract
Hybrid (3 days in office 2 days remote)
Pittsburgh/Dallas/Phoenix/Birmingham/Cleveland
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Design and Implementation: Plan, design, and deploy network access control policies using Aruba ClearPass, ensuring alignment with organizational security and operational requirements.
• Integration: Integrate ClearPass with existing network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless controllers, and other security systems (e.g., firewalls, endpoint security tools).
• Policy Configuration: Configure and test policies for user and device authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), including 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, and guest access management.
• Troubleshooting: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for ClearPass-related issues, including policy enforcement, device onboarding, and network connectivity problems.
• Maintenance and Optimization: Monitor ClearPass performance, apply updates, and optimize configurations to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Collaboration: Work with network engineers, security teams, and system administrators to support broader IT initiatives and ensure seamless integration of ClearPass with other technologies.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of ClearPass configurations, policies, and procedures for operational continuity and compliance.
• Training and Support: Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and end-users on ClearPass features such as Onboard (device provisioning) and OnGuard (endpoint health checks).
• Configure and manage firewall policies to protect network perimeters and internal segments.
• Integrate and troubleshoot firewall policies with NAC and other security platforms.
• Implement authentication protocols (802.1X, MAC-based, guest access) and endpoint compliance checks.
• Monitor network security, analyze logs, and respond to incidents in collaboration with the security team.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs) and security standards (RADIUS, TACACS+).
• Hands-on experience with firewall products for network access control.
Must Have Technical Skills: Level 2 - 3-5 years:
1. Aruba Clearpass
2. Authentication Technologies
3. Authorization Technologies
4. DIUS, LDAP, 802.1X, and AAA
5. Troubleshooting network access issues
Flex Skills/Nice to Have:
1. Experience with additional ClearPass features like TACACS+, Onboard, and OnGuard.
2. Knowledge of other Aruba solutions (e.g., AirWave, Aruba Central) or competing NAC platforms.
3. Understanding of enterprise security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
4. Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for managing ClearPass configurations.
Education/Certifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications: Preferred certifications include Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA), Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP), or equivalent networking/security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
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