Job Description
Job DescriptionANG SIGNAL is looking for an Aruba Lead Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for supporting a large enterprise Aruba wireless network environment and providing technical leadership on a variety of network projects. The Aruba Lead Network Engineer must have highly advanced skills and knowledge to provide technical leadership, support and training to team members. This is a customer-facing role, and the candidate must be able to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences with different knowledge backgrounds.
About Us
ANG Signal is a leading Information Technology service delivery company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to government agencies and private sector companies. We specialize in helping organizations adopt cutting-edge technologies and implement robust network, cloud and security solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, deploy, and manage a comprehensive Aruba wireless network solution to enable seamless wireless connectivity and support the organization's wireless office requirements.
- Provide expert operational guidance on network and security protocols, ensuring comprehensive information system validation to maintain the integrity and security of the network infrastructure.
- Provide network infrastructure, security and wireless support and technical leadership to drive the execution of multiple mission-critical projects and initiatives while ensuring the maintenance of a stable operational environment.
- Design and implement innovative network infrastructure and network wireless solutions, actively participating in laboratory testing of emerging technologies to assess their viability and integration into existing systems.
- Engage extensively with both customer representatives and development personnel to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Conduct thorough analyses of existing operations, offering actionable recommendations for improvement and growth.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues, coordinating with departmental administrators to expedite issue resolution and minimize operational disruptions.
- Support the coordination of project development from initial kickoff meetings to final delivery, working under the strategic guidance of the Managing Director.
- Author and manage technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance plans.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of functional experience in a Wireless Network Engineering role, with at least 5 years serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a large-scale enterprise wireless network environment.
- Extensive design, deployment and hands-on management of Aruba wireless, Aruba switches, Aruba ClearPass and the Aruba Central platform.
- Proficient in BGP and other routing protocols and switching technologies.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex network designs and concepts to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, enabling effective communication of complex technical information.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Professional Aruba certifications are highly desirable.