Network Engineer (Aruba)

Apeirum GmbH; Bellprat; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment directly with max

Flexible working hours

Security-focused team

Job summary

maxon is seeking a Network Engineer in Barcelona to run and improve its Aruba network—Wi‑Fi, LAN, and ClearPass. You will join a small ICT security team and collaborate with security and firewall colleagues. The role is hybrid in Barcelona (3 days in office, 2 remote) with occasional travel to Switzerland (5–10%).

You will configure Aruba Central, ClearPass, and AOS‑CX switches, ensuring ISO 27001 compliance and meeting IT SLAs. Strong English and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on Aruba Central experience.
• Must deploy and manage Wi-Fi 7 access points.
• Aruba ClearPass administration experience.
• Experience 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 with external suppliers.
• Degree in network engineering or related + 2-3 years' experience.
• Good English.
• Based in Barcelona.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Aruba Wi‑Fi environment via Aruba Central.
• Configure and maintain Aruba ClearPass (NAC, auth, access policies).
• Run the Wi‑Fi/LAN lifecycle project and rollout new access points 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.
• Run Wi‑Fi service to meet SLAs and implement current security features.

Education

Degree in network engineering or related

Tools

Aruba Central

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba AOS-CX switches

ACSP / ACX certification

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.