Aruba Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services is seeking an experienced HPE/Aruba Network Engineer to support government solutions through LAN/WLAN network design, installation, and troubleshooting. The role involves engineering tasks for WLAN/LAN solutions, capturing technical requirements, and providing Tier 3 support for network systems.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the research and development of existing and new wireless technologies used to optimize and maintain DOD, commercial and corporate and networks
• Which include the design, configuration, implementation, testing and troubleshooting of Wireless and LAN components and 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
• Which include: 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

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 skills, 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