Senior Aruba Network Engineer

Role Summary

KNZ Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Aruba Network Engineer with strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments built on HPE Aruba networking technologies, with a particular focus on Aruba ClearPass.

Key Responsibilities

Aruba Networking & Wireless

- Design, deploy, configure, and support Aruba enterprise networking solutions - Implement and support Aruba CX switching platforms and Aruba wireless solutions - Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, spanning-tree, QoS, multicast, and network segmentation - Perform wireless surveys, optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting - Develop high-level and low-level network designs and implementation documentation - Design, deploy, and administer Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager environments - Configure: 802.1X authentication, MAC authentication, guest access workflows, BYOD onboarding, role-based access control, dynamic segmentation, certificate-based authentication - Integrate ClearPass with: Active Directory, LDAP, PKI/Certificate Services, MFA platforms, SIEM/security monitoring tools - Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement issues - Develop and maintain NAC policies, enforcement profiles, and onboarding workflows - Assist with network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives - Support secure access strategies across campus and remote environments - Collaborate with security teams on compliance, audit, and security initiatives - Participate in architecture workshops and technical strategy discussions - Provide guidance on best practices, standards, and operational improvements - Perform advanced troubleshooting for enterprise network environments - Support production maintenance windows and upgrade activities - Develop implementation plans, migration procedures, and rollback documentation - Create and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation - Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership when required

Qualifications

- 7+ years of enterprise networking experience - 3+ years of hands-on Aruba ClearPass experience - Strong understanding of: TCP/IP, routing and switching, VLANs and segmentation, 802.1X, RADIUS/TACACS+, wireless networking concepts, NAC architectures - Experience with Aruba CX switching platforms - Experience with Aruba wireless controllers and APs - Experience integrating ClearPass with identity providers and directory services - Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills - Experience creating technical documentation and implementation procedures - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Aruba certifications such as: ACSA, ACSP, ACCP, ACDX - Experience with: Dynamic Segmentation, Zero Trust architectures, Microsegmentation initiatives, Onsite or Cloud-managed Aruba Central environments - Familiarity with: Cisco Systems, Arista Networks, Palo Alto Networks - Scripting or automation experience using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs - Experience with network monitoring and observability platforms

Education

- Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred - Equivalent combination of education, industry certifications, and relevant hands-on experience will also be considered

Other

- Travel may be required for client engagements, workshops, and onsite implementations, up to 35% - Participation in after-hours maintenance windows and occasional weekend work as needed

Benefits

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Paid time off with vacation (up to 10 days per year) - Paid sick leave (up to 7 days per year) - 401(k) retirement savings plan upon completing a year of the employment - Tuition reimbursement or assistance toward continuing education - Paid attendance at approved workshops and conferences - Full access to LinkedIn Learning - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks (HQ Location)

- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages - Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities - Employee recognition programs - Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities - Collaborative, team-oriented work environment - Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with experienced professionals