Remote Aruba Wireless Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position OverviewAt PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Enterprise Engineer Sr- (Sr Wireless Network Engineer) within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of largescale Aruba wireless networks in a complex enterprise environment. This role requires deep expertise in Aruba WLAN architecture, ClearPass policy services, and internet offload and guest access designs, with a strong focus on reliability, security, and user experience across thousands of endpoints and locations.
The ideal candidate is handson and designoriented, with strong operational maturity and an appreciation for modern NetOps practices. This includes working within Agile delivery models and partnering with automation and platform teams to ensure wireless and NAC architectures align with networkascode and infrastructureascode principles, while operating in a highly regulated enterprise network.
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Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and support enterprisegrade Aruba wireless LAN solutions across corporate offices, campuses, and remote/branch locations
Lead wireless architecture and design efforts, including RF design, capacity planning, predictive and postdeployment surveys, and coverage optimization
Engineer and maintain Aruba ClearPass solutions for authentication, authorization, posture assessment, BYOD, guest access, and device profiling
Design and support internet offload architectures, including guest WiFi and segmented access models, ensuring secure and scalable traffic separation
Collaborate closely with security teams on NAC, identitybased access control, and policy enforcement strategies
Troubleshoot complex wireless issues involving RF interference, roaming behavior, authentication failures, and performance degradation
Develop and maintain wireless standards, design documentation, and best practices for enterprise deployments
Partner with automation, platform, and infrastructure teams to support networkascode and NetOps initiatives, ensuring wireless and NAC designs are automationready, repeatable, and policydriven
Participate in Agilebased network delivery, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and iterative design reviews for wireless and NAC initiatives
Serve as a senior technical escalation point and mentor junior engineers
Partner with vendors and integrators on architecture reviews, feature adoption, and longterm wireless roadmap planning
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Required Qualifications
Expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise wireless networks
Strong handson experience with Aruba wireless platforms, including access points, controllers, and Aruba Central
Proven expertise with Aruba ClearPass, including 802.1X, BYOD workflows, guest access, device profiling, and TACACS/RADIUS
Experience designing and supporting internet offload and guest WiFi architectures in large enterprise environments
Deep understanding of 802.11 standards, RF principles, roaming behavior, and wireless security
Experience operating wireless networks at enterprise scale (hundreds to thousands of access points and locations)
Strong troubleshooting skills spanning wireless, switching, routing, and authentication systems
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Experience working within Agile or iterative delivery models for enterprise network initiatives
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Preferred Qualifications
Aruba certifications (ACMP, ACMX, or equivalent)
Experience in financial services or other highly regulated enterprise environments
Familiarity with Network as Code / Infrastructure as Code concepts as applied to enterprise networking (e.g., automationfriendly design, configuration standardization, APIdriven platforms)
Exposure to Agile networking or NetOps operating models, including collaboration with automation and platform engineering teams
Familiarity with wireless assurance and observability tools
Experience supporting large branch, campus, or retail wireless deployments
Scripting or automation exposure (e.g., Python, REST APIs) related to network operations
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What We Offer
Opportunity to own and influence enterprise wireless architecture at scale
Collaboration with senior network, security, and infrastructure engineers
Exposure to complex, realworld wireless challenges beyond "plugandplay" environments
A role that balances handson engineering with forwardlooking network design and operational maturityPNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

• Provides subject matter expertise for enterprise engineering teams, full stack engineers, and clients. Uses technical knowledge and industry experience to design, build and maintain technology solutions.
• Leads in the implementation of enterprise engineering strategies and best practices to support business objectives.
• Independently provides guidance to engineers across the organization regarding the development of software components and hardware.
• Maintains relationships with stakeholders, addresses client requirements and provides consultation to shape the success of enterprise engineering.
• Independently provides expert advice and resolves complex problems and issues involved in enterprise engineering activities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsAgile Methodology, Aruba ClearPass, Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge, Wireless DesignCompetenciesApplication Delivery Process, Consulting, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Industry: Trends & Directions, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Standard Operating ProceduresWork ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsCertificationsNo Required Certification(s)LicensesNo Required License(s)BenefitsPNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visitpncthrive.com.

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