Senior Aruba Network Engineer

Senior Aruba Network Engineer at SynapOne Senior Aruba Network Engineer at SynapOne in Oakton, Virginia Posted in about 3 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Position Title:

Senior Aruba Network Engineer Location:

Vienna, Virginia Top 3

Skills:

Aruba clear pass Strong Aruba networking experience Aruba Certifications (ACSA, ACSP, ACCP, ACDX) 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 ClearPass / NAC Responsibilities 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 Network Security & Architecture 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 Operational Support 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 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 Work Environment 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