– Aruba Network Consultant

Job Title

Aruba Network Consultant

Experience

3–8 Years (Senior Consultant: 8 Years)

Location

As per Business Requirement

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Aruba Network Consultant to design, implement, configure, and support Aruba enterprise networking solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Aruba Switching, Wireless LAN (WLAN), Aruba Central, Mobility Controllers, ClearPass, and network security technologies. The consultant will be responsible for deploying, optimizing, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise campus and branch network environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, deploy, configure, and support Aruba enterprise network solutions.
- Install, configure, and manage Aruba CX and ArubaOS-Switch platforms.
- Deploy and manage Aruba Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure, including Access Points, Mobility Controllers, and Virtual Controllers.
- Configure and manage Aruba Central for cloud-based network monitoring and management.
- Implement VLANs, STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP, VRRP, QoS, and Layer 2/Layer 3 switching.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including OSPF, Static Routing, and BGP (preferred).
- Configure SSIDs, RF optimization, roaming, band steering, client load balancing, and wireless security.
- Implement enterprise authentication using Aruba ClearPass, including:
- 802.1X Authentication
- MAC Authentication (MAB)
- Guest Authentication
- BYOD Onboarding
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Integrate Aruba solutions with Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS .
- Perform wireless site surveys, heat map analysis, RF planning, and wireless optimization.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, wireless performance, authentication, and roaming issues.
- Upgrade firmware,



perform preventive maintenance, and optimize network performance.
- Monitor network health using Aruba Central, AirWave, SNMP, Syslog, and third-party monitoring tools.
- Prepare High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation plans, and operational documentation.
- Coordinate with OEM TAC for critical incidents and escalations.
- Provide implementation, migration, and post-deployment support.

Required Technical Skills

Aruba Networking

- Aruba CX Switches
- ArubaOS-Switch
- Aruba Access Points (Instant AP & Campus AP)
- Aruba Mobility Controllers
- Aruba Central
- Aruba AirWave
- Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
- Aruba NetEdit (Preferred)

Networking

- TCP/IP
- VLAN
- Trunking
- STP / RSTP / MSTP
- LACP
- VRRP
- Static Routing
- OSPF
- BGP (Preferred)
- DHCP
- DNS
- QoS
- Multicast

Wireless Technologies

- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E)
- RF Optimization
- Channel Planning
- Band Steering
- Fast Roaming
- Mesh Networking
- Wireless Security (WPA2/WPA3)
- Guest Access

Security & Authentication

- 802.1X
- RADIUS
- TACACS
- LDAP
- Active Directory Integration
- NAC
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Monitoring & Tools

- Aruba Central
- AirWave
- Wireshark
- SolarWinds
- PRTG
- Syslog
- SNMP
- Putty
- SecureCRT

Desired Skills

- Experience with HPE Aruba campus and branch network deployments.
- Knowledge of SD-Branch and Aruba EdgeConnect (preferred).




- Experience integrating Aruba networking with firewall and NAC solutions.
- Understanding of network automation using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer communication skills.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

- Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)
- Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA)
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
- Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP)
- Aruba Certified Design Professional (ACDP) – Preferred
- CCNA / CCNP Enterprise (Preferred)

Soft Skills

- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused approach with excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer projects.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Team player with the ability to work under pressure.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Design and implement Aruba wired and wireless network solutions.
- Perform installation, migration, upgrades, and health checks.
- Optimize wireless coverage and network performance.
- Configure and maintain Aruba Central, AirWave, and ClearPass.
- Troubleshoot complex wired and wireless network issues.
- Prepare implementation documentation and knowledge transfer documents.
- Coordinate with OEM TAC for advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise networking and security best practices.
- Provide L2/L3 technical support and assist in project delivery.

Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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