TAC Engineer - Aruba Clearpass

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a TAC Engineer - Aruba Clearpass to join our global support team in a hybrid role. You will handle ClearPass, NAC, and network authentication issues for enterprise customers, with global escalation support and 24x7 expectations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting and communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. This position offers hybrid work with an average 2 days per week in an HPE office, in a setup that supports multiple time

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in enterprise networking and NAC/ClearPass.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; networking training or certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot authentication and access issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for networking and ClearPass-related issues to global customers.
• Troubleshoot wired and wireless network connectivity and authentication issues.
• Analyze logs and configurations for troubleshooting and document resolutions.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

ClearPass

NAC concepts

802.1X / RADIUS

Troubleshooting

Log analysis

Customer support

TCP/IP and OSI

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Tools

ClearPass

Wireshark

Linux CLI

Job description

TAC Engineer - Aruba Clearpass

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description: Aruba is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the “Intelligent Edge” – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what’s next for you.

Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Engineer 1 – Network Support to join our global technical support team in Bangalore. The role involves providing support for enterprise networking and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, primarily based on ClearPass. The engineer will support global customers through phone, email, and chat, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to network connectivity, authentication, and access control. This is a hybrid working role and an excellent opportunity to build strong expertise in enterprise networking and security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for networking and ClearPass-related issues to global customers
• Troubleshoot wired and wireless network connectivity and authentication issues
• Work on access control problems involving 802.1X, RADIUS, and guest authentication
• Analyse logs, configurations, and basic packet captures for troubleshooting
• Document issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in ticketing tools
• Collaborate with senior engineers for escalations and complex cases
• Follow defined processes and SLAs in a 24x7 support environment

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: OSI Model and TCP/IP IP addressing and subnetting ARP, DHCP, DNS VLANs and switching basics Routing fundamentals (basic static routing) Broadcast, multicast, and unicast traffic STP and link aggregation basics Basic understanding of: Network authentication concepts (AAA, 802.1X, RADIUS) Network security fundamentals Wireless networking basics Basic Active Directory and LDAP awareness Basic Linux knowledge: Command-line usage Log navigation and troubleshooting basics Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a structured support environment

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Exposure to Network Access Control (NAC) or ClearPass (internship / project / training)
• Certifications such as CCNA / CWNA / RHCSA or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Wireshark or packet capture tools
• Basic scripting exposure (optional)

What you need to bring

• Experience Typically, 2+ years’ experience.
• Education Bachelor's degree in any discipline (B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA, B.Com, BBA, BA, etc.) Candidates with networking training, certifications, internships, or strong technical aptitude will be preferred

Work Schedule

This is a 24x7 global support role Requires working in rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays Flexibility to support global customers across US / EMEA / APAC time zones This is a Hybrid working role based in Bangalore/Chennai

Soft Skills

• Strong customer service orientation
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
• Ownership and accountability in resolving issues

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

HPE is an E-Verify employer.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.