Network Access Control Engineer

World Wide Technology; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a seasoned security engineer to design, implement, and manage NAC solutions using Aruba ClearPass. You will strengthen our zero-trust posture and safeguard the corporate network and data.

You will configure authentication/authorization (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+) and ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. SIEM integration and automation scripting are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Aruba ClearPass for NAC, AAA.
• Strong understanding of zero-trust security principles.
• Experience configuring 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+.
• Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS compliance with Aruba ESP.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage NAC solutions to protect the network.
• Enhance security posture and ensure integrity of infrastructure.
• Integrate NAC with SIEM and automate configurations via scripting.

Skills

ClearPass Policy Manager

Network Security Principles

Zero Trust Security

Authentication & Authorization

Security Compliance

Threat Detection & Response

Integration with SIEM

Automation & Scripting

Tools

Aruba ClearPass

Aruba ESP

Aruba APIs

Job description

Responsible for designing, implementing and managing network access control solutions to protect corporate network and data. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Aruba ClearPass and a strong understanding of zero-trust security principles. You will play a critical part in enhancing our security posture and ensuring the integrity of our network infrastructure.

Main Skills and Qualifications:

• ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM): In-depth knowledge of ClearPass for network access control (NAC), authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA). This is critical for Zero Trust security.
• Network Security Principles: Strong understanding of security best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs and security auditing.
• Zero Trust Security: Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and how to implement them using Aruba ClearPass and other security tools. This includes micro-segmentation and continuous authentication.
• Authentication & Authorization: Expertise in configuring and managing authentication protocols (e.g., 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+), and authorization policies.
• Security Compliance: Familiarity with relevant security compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) and how to configure Aruba ESP to meet those standards.
• Threat Detection & Response: Skills in identifying and responding to security threats, including malware, phishing attacks, and denial-of-service attacks.
• Integration with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems is often important.
• Automation & Scripting: It would be beneficial a proficiency in scripting/IaC languages for automating network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks, including interaction with Aruba APIs