Network Architect – Aruba ClearPass / Aruba Central
Our client is seeking an experienced Network Architect to serve as the principal technical lead and primary point of communication for a large-scale enterprise network modernization project. The ideal candidate will have expert-level experience with Aruba Networking, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Central, NAC, wireless networking, and enterprise network migrations.
Responsibilities
- Architect, deploy, configure, and manage Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC) across an enterprise environment containing 2,500+ network devices and switches.
- Support Aruba switches running both ArubaOS (AOS) and ArubaOS-CX (AOS-CX).
- Lead the migration of 2,500+ Aruba switches from Aruba AirWave to Aruba Central Cloud.
- Design and implement enterprise-grade ClearPass policies and architecture.
- Configure and manage:
- Device fingerprinting
- Service policies
- 802.1X authentication
- Certificate-based authentication
- Role mapping
- VLAN assignment
- Downloadable User Roles (DUR)
- Deploy, configure, and manage Aruba wireless controllers and access points.
- Configure and administer Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central for centralized network monitoring, management, dashboards, and reporting.
- Troubleshoot complex network access, authentication, certificate, wireless, switching, and NAC issues.
- Perform wireless site surveys, predictive heat mapping, and RF optimization to improve network coverage, capacity, and throughput.
- Identify opportunities to automate network administration and operational processes.
- Develop automation solutions using scripting and APIs where appropriate.
- Analyze network monitoring data and optimize dashboards, alerts, and operational processes.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, network architecture documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for network architecture and implementation activities.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and project teams to resolve technical issues and deliver project milestones.
Required Qualifications:
- Active HPE Aruba Networking Certified Expert – Network Security certification.
- Expert-level experience deploying, configuring, and managing Aruba ClearPass NAC in large enterprise environments.
- Proven experience serving as a primary technical lead for a large-scale Aruba network migration involving 2,000+ switches.
- Expert-level experience with Aruba Central deployment, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced experience troubleshooting and deploying device and user certificates.
- Strong understanding of:
- Aruba ClearPass
- 802.1X
- NAC
- RADIUS
- Certificate-based authentication
- VLAN assignment
- Role-based access control
- ArubaOS / AOS-CX
- Enterprise wireless networking
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Python and PowerShell for:
- Network configuration automation
- Log parsing
- API integration
- Network orchestration
- Operational automation
- Extensive experience deploying, configuring, and administering Aruba AirWave in enterprise environments.
- Experience using AirWave for network monitoring, performance management, and baseline compliance.
- Experience administering the Palo Alto Networks security suite, including:
- Panorama
- Prisma Access
- Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
- Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)
- Strata Logging Service
- HPE Advanced Product Certified in ClearPass certification.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise network transformation and cloud-based network management.
Certification Requirements:
Required - HPE Aruba Networking Certified Expert – Network Security
Preferred - HPE Advanced Product Certified in ClearPass
Location Requirement
This is a 100% remote position; however, candidates must reside within the State of Florida. Candidates must be able to work remotely while supporting the client's project and operational requirements.
Interview Process
Round 1: Virtual Technical Interview – Microsoft Teams
Round 2: In Person at client office Tallahassee, Florida
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