Wireless Network Engineer ( Aruba )

1 year contract + Extension

3 days onsite at Livermore, CA

Wireless Network Engineering & Support Requirements

• Aruba Must have hands-on experience with Aruba in their current or most recent 2 3 projects.
• 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
• 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 knowledge with enterprise routing and network segmentation technologies, including:
  • OSPF and/or IS-IS
  • BGP
  • VLANs
  • MPLS
  • VXLAN
  • IPSec and SSL VPNs
  • GRE
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.