Network- Aruba Wireless

We are looking for a Network consultant with strong hands-on expertise in Aruba Wireless, ClearPass, Aruba AOS-S, AOS-CX switching, and Aruba Central. The role primarily focuses on design and implementation. The candidate must have strong practical experience in RF optimization, Wi-Fi tuning, User-Based Tunneling (UBT), and network segmentation.

Aruba Wireless Design (Strong Focus Area)
• Manage Aruba Wireless infrastructure:
o Instant APs
o Controllers
o Aruba Central
• Design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks using Aruba technologies across large-scale campus and branch environments
• Perform advanced RF planning, design, and tuning, including:
o Channel planning (2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz / Wi-Fi 6/6E)
o Transmit power optimization
o Co-channel and adjacent channel interference mitigation
o Coverage vs capacity design
• Lead wireless performance tuning and optimization, ensuring:
o Seamless user experience
o Low latency and packet loss
o High client density handling (stadium / office / warehouse scenarios)
• Deep expertise in Wi-Fi protocols and standards, including:
o 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E)
o Roaming standards (802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r)
o Band steering, load balancing
• Troubleshoot complex Wi-Fi issues using packet captures and RF analysis, including:
o Sticky client issues
o Roaming delays and disconnections
o Authentication and DHCP failures
o Latency, jitter, and throughput issues
ClearPass (Network Access Control)
• Design and implement ClearPass Policy Manager solutions
• Configure:
• 802.1X authentication (wired & wireless)
• AAA (RADIUS, TACACS+)
• Role-based access control
• Endpoint profiling & device onboarding
• Implement guest access, posture checks, and compliance policies
Switching (AOS-S & AOS-CX)
• Advanced configuration and troubleshooting of:
• Aruba AOS-S (ProCurve) switches
• Aruba AOS-CX (CX 6xxx/8xxx/9xxx series)
• Implement:
• VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP
• Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• VSX, VRRP for redundancy

Technical Requirements: • Primary skills:Technology->Network Management->IP Addressing, Scope lease and reservation - DHCP Administration,Technology->Network->Juniper,Technology->Network->Network-Others,Technology->Network-AccessPoint->Aruba

Additional Responsibilities: • Ability to work with clients to identify business challenges and contribute to client deliverables by refining, analyzing, and structuring relevant data
• Awareness of latest technologies and trends
• Logical thinking and problem solving skills along with an ability to collaborate
• Ability to assess the current processes, identify improvement areas and suggest the technology solutions
• One or two industry domain knowledge