Network Admin w/ Aruba

Job Title: Network Admin w/ Aruba Location : Cherry Hill, NJ (onsite 4 days a week) Duration 12-24mth + Rate: $50 – $54/hr Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Administrator with expertise in enterprise networking, firewalls, and network access control solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in architecting and supporting complex campus and datacenter networks, with deep hands-on experience in Aruba, Cisco, and firewall technologies. This role is critical to the design, implementation, and ongoing support of secure and scalable network infrastructures. Key Responsibilities: • Design, configure, and maintain complex campus and datacenter networks, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. • Install, configure, and support Aruba ClearPass and/or Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication. • Architect and manage enterprise firewall solutions (e.g., Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Check Point) in multi-site environments. • Implement and support Cisco FirePower for intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and firewall services. • Troubleshoot network performance issues, conduct root cause analysis, and perform upgrades and patching as needed. • Develop and maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, change control, and operational procedures. • Ensure network infrastructure complies with security policies, industry standards, and audit requirements. • Collaborate with cybersecurity, server, and application teams to support integrated IT solutions. Qualifications: • 8+ years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting enterprise-level networks. • 4+ years in a senior or lead role managing firewall architectures and advanced network security. • Experience with Cisco routing and switching, Aruba wireless and ClearPass, and network segmentation best practices. • Proven experience with Cisco Firepower installation, design, and ongoing support. • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, VPNs, and NAC technologies. • Experience with LAN/WAN architecture, remote access technologies, and high-availability networking. • Scripting or automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tools is a plus. Certifications (Required or Preferred): • CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent professional-level networking certification required. • Certifications such as Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) or Cisco Security certifications are a strong plus. Nice to Have: • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Familiarity with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, or PRTG. • Knowledge of zero trust network architecture and segmentation strategies. • Exposure to software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization (e.g., VMware NSX). Interested candidates email your resume to chandra@amtexenterprises.com

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