2+ Aruba Jobs in India

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Presales Consultant / Solution Architect with a strong background in enterprise networking, information security, wireless technologies, and presales solutioning.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Aruba (ClearPass, AirWave, Central), Cisco Routing & Switching, Cisco ISE, and other LAN/WAN technologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable network solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in network design and implementation across enterprise environments.
• Deliver technical presales support including solution architecture, presentations, product demos, POCs, and RFP responses.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOMs) and solution documents using tools like IRIS.
• Design and deploy secure network access solutions using Aruba ClearPass (802.1x, AAA, Guest, BYOD, Device Profiling).
• Configure and manage Aruba Wireless Controllers (WLC-7010) and APs (515, 505, 215, 220).
• Manage and monitor wireless networks via Aruba AirWave and Aruba Central.
• Design and troubleshoot Cisco Routing & Switching (2911, 6509, 4311, 2960, 3750, SG-300).
• Configure and support Cisco Wireless infrastructure and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Optimize network performance through troubleshooting, assessments, and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with customer goals.
• Lead project delivery, stakeholder communication, and client satisfaction for presales engagements.
• Work with the sales team to understand customer requirements and propose suitable networking solutions.

Key Technologies & Tools

Aruba

• Aruba ClearPass (AAA, NAC, 802.1x, Guest, BYOD)
• Aruba AirWave, Aruba Central
• Aruba APs: AP-515, 505, 215, 220
• Aruba WLC-7010
• IRIS (for BOM preparation)
• Aruba CX Switches (VSF, DHCP, Tacacs, 802.1x)

Cisco

• Routers: 2911, 6509, 4311
• Switches: 2960, 3750, SG-300, 3850
• Cisco ISE, Cisco Wireless Controllers (5508)
• Cisco Access Points: 1850, 1852
• Cisco SNS-3595 Identity Service Engine

Network & Security

• LAN/WAN Technologies
• Dot1x, Radius, TACACS, MFA Integration (e.g., Cisco Duo)
• VPN, Port Channelling, VLAN, VTP, DHCP Snooping, Spanning Tree Protocol
• Network Documentation, SOPs, Site Surveys

Preferred Certifications

• Aruba Certified (ACSA, ACSP, ACCP) – Preferred
• Cisco Certified (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE)
• Security certifications (optional): CompTIA Security+, CISSP (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and client engagement skills
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

About the Role :

 We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a good background in Ansible to join our team. The ideal candidate will involve in implementation, and management of advanced network infrastructures, focusing on automation and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Managing network infra with 24/7 support environment and provide 99% network up time 

·         Managing & Troubleshooting of LAN, VLAN, Web filter, IP routing, LACP, Wireless & WAN networks

·         Hands on experience on Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, HP Procurve, Aruba Wireless

·         Good to have knowledge on F5 load balancer, ClearPass, Aruba Wireless IAP/ Controller based Radius Integration

·         Develop, test, and maintain Ansible for network automation.

·         Monitor network performance and implement improvements.

·         Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues.

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and security.

·         Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.

Maintain comprehensive network documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

·         Extensive experience as a Network Engineer, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities.

·         Knowledge in Ansible for network automation.

·         Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).

·         Experience with network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).

·         Proficiency in Cisco Meraki configuration and management.

·         Expert-level knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls.

·         Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

·         Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CPNSA) are highly desirable.

·         Experience with other automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Puppet).

Preferred Skills:

·         Experience with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure).

·         Knowledge of network security best practices.

·         Knowledge in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

·         Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds).

·         Understanding of SDWAN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies.

·         Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

·         Experience with VPN and remote access solutions.

·         Familiarity with ITIL processes and frameworks.