Network Engineer (Aruba)

Apeirum GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract directly with maxon

Aruba network ownership and lifecycle

International collaboration

Job summary

maxon seeks a Network Engineer for its Barcelona campus to run and improve the Aruba network (Wi-Fi, LAN, ClearPass). You will join a small ICT security team and work closely with security and firewall colleagues. The role is hybrid in Barcelona (3 days in office, 2 remote) with occasional travel to Switzerland.

Responsibilities include configuring Aruba Central, ClearPass, and AOS‑CX switches, and ensuring ISO 27001 compliance across LAN/WLAN while supporting incident analysis and SLAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in network engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years' experience in networking.
• Hands‑on experience with Aruba networking.

Responsibilities

• Configure Aruba Central and Aruba ClearPass.
• Maintain Aruba AOS‑CX switches and Wi‑Fi 7 APs.
• Ensure LAN/WLAN meets ISO 27001 requirements.
• Collaborate with security and firewall teams.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and internal IT.
• Deliver network services per SLAs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Security minded

Communication

Task prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in network engineering

Tools

Aruba Central

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba AOS-CX switches

Wi-Fi 7

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.
• Good English.
• Based in Barcelona.

Nice to have:

• Firewall management experience.
• German.

Benefits

• 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.