Network Engineer (Aruba)

Apeirum GmbH; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

maxon in Barcelona is seeking a Network Engineer to run and improve its Aruba network, including Wi‑Fi, LAN, and ClearPass. You will join a small ICT security team and coordinate with security and firewall colleagues in a hybrid setup with occasional travel to Switzerland.

The role requires hands-on Aruba Central, ClearPass, AOS‑CX experience and a degree in network engineering with 2–3 years' background; based in Barcelona with 3 days in office.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Aruba Central experience.
• Deploying and managing Wi‑Fi 7 access points.
• Aruba ClearPass administration.
• Managing Aruba AOS-CX switches.
• HPE Aruba Networking ACSP/ACX certification.
• Clear communication with IT and business colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks with security focus.
• Experience in a small team with external suppliers.
• Degree in network engineering or related field with 2–3 years' experience.
• Based in Barcelona.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Aruba Wi‑Fi environment via Aruba Central.
• Configure and maintain Aruba ClearPass; manage NAC and policies.
• Lead Wi‑Fi/LAN lifecycle projects and point deployment of APs and switches.
• Monitor and meet ISO 27001 requirements across LAN/WLAN.
• Provide network insights to security team and assist incident analysis.
• Collaborate with firewall team and external suppliers.
• Ensure Wi‑Fi services meet company SLAs and security features.

Skills

Aruba Central

Wi-Fi 7 deployment

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba AOS-CX switches

ACSP/ACX

Communication skills

Team collaboration with suppliers

Barcelona-based

German (nice to have)

Education

Degree in network engineering or related field

Tools

Aruba Central

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba AOS-CX

Job description

apeirum is recruiting on behalf of maxon for a Network Engineer in Barcelona. This is a permanent position employed directly by maxon; apeirum runs the selection process.

maxon is a global provider of world-class precision drive systems. Its drives are used wherever extreme precision and the highest quality standards matter – on Earth, and on Mars. maxon offers creative minds and passionate doers a global yet trusted environment, where people who question what is possible and challenge themselves can grow.

As Network Engineer you will run and improve maxon's Aruba network: Wi-Fi, LAN and ClearPass. You'll join a small ICT security team and work closely with the security and firewall colleagues. Hybrid in Barcelona (3 days office, 2 remote), with occasional travel to Switzerland (5–10%).

Tasks

• Configure and maintain the latest Aruba Wi-Fi environment through Aruba Central.
• Configure and maintain Aruba ClearPass (NAC, authentication, access policies).
• Run the Wi-Fi and LAN lifecycle project, including rollout of new access points and switches.
• Monitor and meet ISO 27001 requirements across LAN/WLAN.
• Give the security team network insights and support incident analysis.
• Work with the firewall team and external suppliers.
• Run the Wi-Fi service to company SLAs and bring in current security features.

Requirements

Must have:

• Hands-on experience with Aruba Central.
• Deploying and managing Wi-Fi 7 access points.
• Aruba ClearPass administration.
• Managing Aruba AOS-CX switches.
• HPE Aruba Networking certification (ACSP / ACX).
• Clear communication with IT and business colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, especially where security is involved.
• Experience working in a small team together with external suppliers.
• Degree in network engineering or related + 2–3 years' experience.
• Based in Barcelona.

Nice to have:

• Firewall management experience.
• German.
• A permanent employment contract directly with maxon, competitive compensation, and flexible working hours supporting work–life balance.
• Ownership of a modern Aruba network environment, including the Wi-Fi 7 lifecycle.
• A small, collaborative security team.
• A dynamic and friendly workplace in maxon's Barcelona tech hub, combining startup energy with the stability of a Swiss industrial leader.
• International collaboration with global teams, especially in Switzerland, and external integration partners.
• Continuous learning and growth through the maxon academy and professional development programs.