Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months

Client Focus:

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in campus network architecture and wireless networking. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and deploying enterprise-grade networks using Cisco, HPE, and Aruba platforms, and will demonstrate leadership in large-scale network projects.

Key Must-Haves:

• 15+ years of progressive network engineering experience
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco, HPE/Aruba switching, and Aruba Wireless
• Experience with ClearPass for NAC (Network Access Control)
• Relevant certifications: CCNP/CCIE, HPE ASE/MASE, Aruba ACMX/ACMP/ACCX
• Strong knowledge of 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, VLANs, VXLAN, SDN
• Proven leadership in campus network design and optimization
• Must be able to support and troubleshoot remotely

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Campus Network Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of campus network solutions, leveraging Cisco, HPE, and Aruba platforms to ensure scalability, resilience, and seamless user experience.
• Wireless Networking: Architect, implement, and manage Aruba Wireless infrastructure, optimizing coverage, capacity, and security for thousands of users across campus facilities.
• Network Access Control: Deploy and administer ClearPass solutions for secure network access, including device onboarding, authentication, policy enforcement, and guest management.
• Integration & Interoperability: Ensure seamless integration between Cisco, HPE, and Aruba ecosystems, troubleshooting and optimizing interoperability challenges.
• Network Performance Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and fine-tune network performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks, enhancing throughput, and minimizing downtime.
• Security & Compliance: Implement robust security protocols and standards across wired and wireless networks, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in large-scale network projects, setting clear milestones, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion.
• Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including topology diagrams, device inventories, configuration standards, and incident reports.
• End-User Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting for network-related issues, collaborating with helpdesk teams, site support teams and end users.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze current and projected network needs, designing scalable solutions to support organizational growth and evolving technology.
• High Availability & Business Continuity: Develop and maintain network redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field. Master s or certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years progressive experience in network engineering, with demonstrable expertise in campus network environments.

Technical Certifications Preferred:

• Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Wireless)
• HPE ASE/MASE (Aruba Certified)
• Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX) or Professional (ACMP)
• Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX)
• Other relevant industry certifications

Skills / Expertise:

• Cisco switching and routing (Catalyst, Nexus, DNA Center)
• HPE/Aruba switching
• Aruba Wireless (APs, Controllers, Mobility Conductor)
• ClearPass Policy Manager, Guest, Onboard, integration features
• Network access control, zero-trust frameworks
• Campus segmentation (VLANs, VXLAN, SDN)
• Network monitoring tools
• Authentication protocols: 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, EAP