Aruba Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services is an IT products and services firm specializing in software development, satellite/terrestrial communications, cyber security, and network engineering/design. They are seeking an experienced HPE/Aruba Network Engineer to perform LAN/WLAN network design, development, installation/configuration, testing, and troubleshooting in support of government solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the research and development of existing and new wireless technologies used to optimize and maintain DOD, commercial and corporate networks
• Working with 3rd party and internal departments in integrating wireless equipment with current WAN and security infrastructure
• Optimizing LAN/WLAN network performance while fulfilling security requirements for user/device authentication, encryption and intrusion detection, i.e. 802.1x RADIUS Authentication using EAP-TLS
• Responsible for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and modification of network hardware and software
• Provides tier 3 support with LAN/WLAN networks, client devices, including hand-held devices and associated LAN and WAN connectivity
• Responsible for documentation of installed networks, to include systems design, operations and implementations guides, Visio design drawings, etc
• Maintains the security and integrity of all wireless hardware and software
• This position will require frequent travel
• When not on site, Engineers will be assisting in the development of project plans, designs and documentation for future sites as well as providing technical reach back to deployed installation teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, or a AS/AA or two-year Tech School with 2-5 years of experience; or HS/GED with 5+ years of targeted experience; or a BA in a relevant technical area with 5 years of targeted experience
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in wireless and network communications industry is required
• Security + / DoD 8140 certification level IAT-I (must have within 3 months of hire)
• Must have a current HPE/ Aruba Professional level certification in at least one of the following: HPE/ Aruba Professional Campus Access, HPE/ Aruba Professional Data Center, HPE/ Aruba Professional Switching, HPE/ Aruba Professional Network Security, HPE/ Aruba Advanced Product Certified - ClearPass, Aruba Certified Switch Professional (ACSP)
• Familiarity with Survey analysis software and equipment
• Proficiency with Aruba's Airwave management platform
• Knowledge of DNS & DHCP functions
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
• Must be able to multi-task, required to provide daily status/updates to supervisors/ managers
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify all subtasks, prioritize work, and determine the tools / material required to accomplish their assigned task within the allotted time
• Candidate must have strong problem-solving, as well as the ability to interact well with both internal and external engineers, technicians, and customers
• Must possess a DOD Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one and/or pass an equivalent criminal/employment/education background check
• Must be able to stand, stoop, walk and climb ladders as required
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs
• HPE/ Aruba Certified Architect: Campus Access, Data Center
• HPE/ Aruba Expert Level: Campus Access Mobility, Campus Access Switching, Network Security