TCI has an immediate need for a Remote Aruba ClearPass Engineer. This is not a C2C opportunity. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of extensions.
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCE (GREEN CARD).
SUMMARY
The Aruba ClearPass Engineer will lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure network access control solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design and architecture of Aruba ClearPass solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams involved in the implementation and integration of ClearPass infrastructure.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze network access control requirements, translating them into ClearPass design specifications.
- Integration Planning: Develop integration plans for ClearPass with existing network infrastructure, identity management systems, and security technologies.
- Define and promote best practices for ClearPass deployment, configuration, and optimization, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
- Liaise with Aruba Networks and other vendors to stay updated on ClearPass capabilities, roadmaps, and integration possibilities.
- Create comprehensive architectural documentation, including design diagrams, configuration guides, and implementation plans.
- Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies related to ClearPass architecture, addressing potential vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
- Continuously monitor and optimize ClearPass performance, capacity, and scalability to meet evolving business needs.
- Provide training and knowledge transfer to technical teams and end-users on ClearPass architecture, features, and best practices.
- Design and implement network segmentation/micro segmentation strategies using ClearPass to enforce access control policies based on user roles, device types, or location, enhancing security posture.
- Configure and manage endpoint compliance checks within ClearPass to ensure connected devices meet security and configuration requirements before granting network access, mitigating security risks.
- Ensure ClearPass solutions align with relevant security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS), implementing controls and measures to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Implement threat detection and prevention mechanisms within ClearPass infrastructure, leveraging features such as role-based access control (RBAC) and dynamic segmentation to mitigate potential security threats.
- Develop incident response procedures and protocols for ClearPass infrastructure, including threat detection, analysis, and remediation, ensuring rapid response to security incidents and minimizing impact.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in network architecture, design, and implementation, with a focus on Aruba ClearPass solutions.
- Extensive experience designing and architecting Aruba ClearPass solutions in complex enterprise environments.
- Deep understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, WLANs, and routing/switching.
- Strong background in network security principles, authentication methods, encryption technologies, and security compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive consensus on architectural decisions.
- Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA) or Professional (ACCP) is highly preferred.
- Experience with HP NetEdit is a plus.
- Experience with Aruba AirWave a plus.
- Remote candidates in Eastern Time Zone (only) will be considered.
