Aruba Network Engineer

Pay rate : £85.05ph Inside IR35

Duration : 01/02/2023-31/07/2023

Clearance : SC Cleared

Senior Professional – Aruba WiFi Network Engineer

Specialisation in Aruba WiFi Networks.

Possess a thorough understanding of LAN/WAN, cloud networking, and Aruba Wireless networking.

Hands-on experience configuring, optimizing WiFi networks with knowledge of RF design and latest 802.11 standards.

Demonstrated experience with access control technologies such as Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass.

Ability to analyse data and performance metrics to improve reliability and resiliency of the wireless network. Demonstrated knowledge of controller-based & controllerless enterprise wireless architectures, monitoring systems, and RADIUS infrastructure.

3 years of at least indirect experience with ancillary networking tools like TACACS+, RADIUS (Cisco ISE)

Mandatory Skills

- Aruba WiFi skills.

- Aruba Controllers deployment and maintenance skills.

- Cisco LAN / WAN – CCNA level experience.

- Experience working in a complex routing environment with exposure to OSPF / BGP / iBGP routing protocols.

- Technical documentation skills.

- Visual RF Ekahau survey post deployment surveys skills desirable.

- ClearPass and NAC skills desirable.

- PaloAlto Firewalls/Checkpoint firewalls desirable.

- Config and management of IPSec tunnels terminating on both Firewalls and routers desirable.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains data network hardware and systems; investigates and resolves network and hardware matters of significance; researches, analyses, isolates and resolves errors; assesses and updates older networks as needed and in accordance with specified plans.

Provides technical support on data networks for internal and/or external customers; answers technical questions; recommends and implements approved course of action. Provides technical leadership for data network problem escalation and resolution.

• Installs and maintains network facilities, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium sized networks.
• Installs network applications on network servers or voice equipment; maintains, tests, researches and resolves problems.
• Determines appropriate standard testing routines or scripts; may test various data equipment such as routers or switches.
• Implements, and maintains various networks such as LAN, WAN in accordance with specified requirements.
• Prepares data network diagrams and drawings to document and assist in communicating current operational status of networks.
• Performs data network configurations and configuration changes of various data equipment such as routers or switches.
• Prepares routine proposal documentation and information to meet customer requirements.
• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in data networks.
• Three of more years of experience in Aruba WiFi networks.
• Experience working with troubleshooting LAN systems and technical infrastructure communication issues.
• Experience working with current network systems and networking principles, data, or video.
• Possess or eligible to apply for SC clearance.
• Other Qualifications
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in time, priority and task management
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
• Communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
• Ability to convey a professional image and deal confidently with technical problems
• Willingness to travel
• May require on-call work
• May require weekend or shift work

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.