Network Architect - Aruba Networking Certified Expert

JobScore, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Systems, Inc is seeking a Network Architect for a remote, 8-month engagement. The role focuses on designing and deploying Aruba NAC and Aruba Central solutions, leading large-scale migrations, and ensuring secure network architectures for diverse government and commercial environments.

The candidate should hold active HPE Aruba Networking certification with expertise in certificate deployment and PowerShell/Python automation, supporting ongoing operations and security posture enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years related experience.
• Active HPE Aruba Networking Certified Expert - Network Security.
• Expert in deploying Aruba NAC and Aruba Central.
• Led migration of 2,000+ switches from Airwave to Aruba Central.
• Advanced knowledge of certificates deployment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure network solutions using Aruba NAC and Aruba Central.
• Deploy and manage Aruba NAC, Aruba Central, and related security tooling.
• Lead technical migration projects, including large-scale switch migrations and certificate distribution.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance and baseline configurations.

Skills

Aruba NAC

Aruba Central

HPE Aruba Certification

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Network security

Certificate management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS

Tools

Aruba AirWave

Palo Alto Panorama

Job description

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Job Title: Network Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 8 Months plus

Required skills

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields or five (5) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

The Department requires the following experience, skills, and knowledge for this position:

• Active Professional Certification Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba Networking Certified Expert - Network Security credential;
• Expert-level experience in deploying and managing Aruba NAC;
• Served as a primary technical lead in migrating a large network over 2,000 switches from Aruba Airwave to Aruba Central;
• Expert-level experience in deploying and managing Aruba Central; and
• Advanced knowledge of troubleshooting and deploying device and user certificates.

Preferred skills

• Proficient in utilizing Python programming and PowerShell scripting to automate network configurations, parse logs, and orchestrate API workflows;
• Extensive operational experience deploying, configuring, and managing legacy Aruba Airwave servers for network monitoring and baseline compliance;
• Proven ability to support and administer the enterprise Palo Alto security suite, including Panorama, Prisma Access, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM), and Strata Logging Service; and
• Possession of an HPE Advanced Product Certified in Clear Pass.