Aruba Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

****This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI)**** ***Because an active DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required*** All candidates must be local to one of the following 3 locations: Oklahoma City, OK | Ogden, UT | Montgomery, AL Network SME (Aruba, Juniper & Cloud)
Location: Must reside near Oklahoma City, OK; Ogden, UT; or Montgomery, AL
Travel: Up to 25%
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Compensation: $65-$75/hour About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in Aruba networking, Juniper routing and switching, cloud networking, and network security. This position supports a mission-critical enterprise environment where reliability, security, and modernization are top priorities.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex network infrastructures across data center, enterprise, and hybrid cloud environments while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. What You'll Do • Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Aruba networking solutions including: ○ Switching ○ Routing ○ Wireless networking ○ Data center networking • Implement and support Juniper networking environments using: ○ Junos OS ○ Routing and switching technologies ○ Firewall policies ○ Secure network architectures • Design and maintain enterprise-grade Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architectures. • Build and support: ○ VLANs ○ VRFs ○ EVPN/VXLAN environments ○ High-availability network solutions • Configure and optimize routing protocols including: ○ BGP ○ OSPF • Design and support hybrid cloud connectivity solutions utilizing: ○ VPCs and VNets ○ Transit gateways ○ VPN connectivity ○ Direct Connect and ExpressRoute • Implement network security controls and compliance requirements. • Support RMF and ATO activities. • Apply Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and access control strategies. • Remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards and audit requirements. • Collaborate with cloud, security, systems, storage, and application teams to deliver infrastructure modernization initiatives. • Participate in technical discussions, solution design, documentation, training, and incident resolution efforts. Required Qualifications • Active Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship. • Strong hands-on experience with Aruba networking technologies. • Strong Juniper routing and switching experience. • Experience with Junos OS administration and troubleshooting. • Deep understanding of: ○ Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking ○ VLANs ○ VRFs ○ EVPN/VXLAN ○ BGP ○ OSPF • Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking environments. • Knowledge of network security architecture and federal security requirements. • Experience with: ○ RMF ○ ATO processes ○ STIG compliance ○ Vulnerability remediation ○ Zero Trust implementations • Ability to work across multiple engineering teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with: ○ Enterprise firewall management ○ Wireless networking ○ Network Access Control (NAC) ○ Storage infrastructure integration ○ Application infrastructure support • Experience designing large-scale enterprise or government network environments. • Experience supporting cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Why This Role? • Support a mission that directly impacts national security and secure communications. • Work with advanced networking and cloud technologies in a large-scale enterprise environment. • Gain exposure to modern security frameworks and Zero Trust architecture. • Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams across multiple disciplines. • Strong potential for contract extension and long-term growth opportunities. Apply Today
If you are a networking expert with Aruba, Juniper, cloud networking, and security experience and hold an active Secret Clearance, we'd like to hear from you. **Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) This job posting will end: 8/21/26