Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary

The Network Access Control Operations SME is responsible for the reliable operation, optimization, and incident resolution of enterprise wired LAN, wireless, and authentication services across a multi-vendor environment. This role serves as the primary escalation point for complex network access control and authentication issues, driving operational excellence, security enforcement, and continuous improvement across our global network access infrastructure with 12-16 year of experience. Primary focus will be Aruba Clearpass & Cisco ISE.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Operations & Lifecycle Policy Design & Enforcement Identity & Security Integration Infrastructure & Operations Support Incident Resolution & Documentation

Skill Requirements

NAC Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience administering and engineering large, multi-node deployments of Cisco ISE AND Aruba ClearPass (CPPM). Protocol Proficiency: Deep understanding of network AAA concepts, RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X, MAB, and EAP types (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2). Identity & PKI:



Demonstrated experience with certificate management, CRL/OCSP validation, PKI trust chains, and directory integrations (Active Directory, Entra ID). Network Infrastructure: Experience configuring RADIUS/TACACS+ attributes and AAA commands on Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco 9800 WLCs, and multi-vendor wireless platforms. Advanced Troubleshooting: Robust skills tracking authentication flows via Cisco ISE Live Logs, ClearPass Access Tracker, endpoint diagnostics, and Wireshark captures.

Other Requirements

Aruba Certifications: Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP) or Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX). Cisco Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or CCIE (Wireless/Security). Cloud Infrastructure: Practical experience with cloud networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, Security Groups) supporting virtual NAC nodes. Automation: Familiarity with REST APIs to automate repetitive configuration ta

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