Aruba Networking Engineer

HireTalent; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a Network Administrator for a 100% remote role focused on Aruba-based enterprise migrations. You will deploy and support Aruba HPE routers, participate in Layer 3 migration activities across multiple locations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors."

You should have hands-on Aruba experience, strong routing/switching skills, and the ability to document progress and issues clearly while meeting deployment timelines across time zones.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring Aruba HPE routers in enterprise migrations.
• Strong knowledge of Aruba ecosystem and related tooling.
• Proficient in Layer 3 routing and Layer 2 switching in large networks.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy Aruba HPE routers for enterprise network migrations.
• Support Layer 3 migration activities across multiple locations.
• Coordinate installation activities during staging, implementation, and post-installation phases.
• Collaborate with Network Operations, Project Management, Cybersecurity, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, and SOPs.
• Provide weekly migration status updates and project reporting.
• Support planned network cutovers during business and off-hours.

Skills

Aruba HPE routers

AOS-CX CLI

Aruba Central

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN

ClearPass

OSPF

BGP

Static Routing

Route Redistribution

Route Summarization

VLANs

Spanning Tree

LACP

Inter-VLAN Routing

DHCP relay

Job description

• We are seeking a skilled Network Administrator to support a large-scale enterprise network migration initiative in a 100% remote environment. This role will focus on the deployment, configuration, and support of Aruba networking solutions as part of a Layer 3 infrastructure migration across multiple enterprise locations.
• The Network Administrator will serve as a key technical resource responsible for staging, implementing, and supporting network deployments while ensuring minimal impact to business operations. This individual will manage multiple site migrations simultaneously, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide detailed project updates and technical documentation throughout the migration lifecycle.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong routing and switching expertise, hands-on experience within the Aruba ecosystem, and the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience coordinating activities across technical teams, vendors, and field technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy Aruba HPE routers for enterprise network migrations.
• Support Layer 3 migration activities across multiple locations.
• Coordinate installation activities during staging, implementation, and post-installation phases.
• Partner with Network Operations, Network Engineering, Project Management, Cybersecurity teams, and third-party vendors to ensure successful deployments.
• Troubleshoot network issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement timely resolutions.
• Maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, configuration records, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide weekly migration status updates, deployment tracking, and project reporting.
• Support planned network cutovers during business and non-business hours as required.

Required Skills

• Aruba HPE router configuration and deployment experience.
• AOS-CX CLI
• Aruba Central
• Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN
• ClearPass
• Layer 3 routing protocols:
• OSPF
• BGP
• Static Routing
• Route Redistribution
• Route Summarization
• Layer 2 switching:
• VLANs
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• LACP
• Inter-VLAN Routing
• IP addressing and subnetting, including DHCP relay and DNS considerations.
• Experience coordinating field technicians and third-party implementation partners.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet established deployment timelines.
• Flexibility to support evening and weekend cutovers across multiple time zones.

Preferred Certifications

• Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) or Aruba Certified Professional
• CompTIA Network+
• ITIL Foundation

Top Three Must-Haves

• Hands-on Aruba HPE router configuration and deployment experience.
• Strong Aruba ecosystem knowledge, including AOS-CX CLI, Aruba Central, Zero-Touch Provisioning, Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, and ClearPass.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including maintaining network documentation and providing weekly migration status updates.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.