{"id":1503125,"url":"https://alion.io/job/by-light-aruba-certified-network-engineer","title":"Aruba Certified Network Engineer","company":{"id":1964053,"name":"By Light","domain":"bylight.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/bylight","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":117000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_cell","sample_n":48},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"DHCP","optional":false},{"name":"DNS","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T04:41:54Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T14:00:37Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Company Overview\nBy Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.\nPosition Overview\nTHIS POSITION REQUIRES FREQUENT TRAVEL IN THE DOMESTIC U.S.\nBy Light is seeking an experienced HPE/ Aruba Network Engineer to perform Lan/WLAN network design, development, installation/configuration, packaging, testing, implementing, and Tier 3 level troubleshooting of multi-vendor network-related equipment in support of government solutions ranging from single stand-alone to large-scale enterprise environments.\nBy Light is an IT products and services firm specializing in software development, satellite/terrestrial communications, cyber security, and network engineering/design. Headquartered in McLean, VA, we provide support worldwide to DOD, Federal Civilian, and Health IT customers.\nThe primary responsibility for this position includes all efforts involved with all engineering (designing, developing, configuring, testing, and implementing) tasks associated with the a variety of WLAN/LAN task orders involving wireless network solutions in both classified and non-classified environments. Additionally, the candidate will participate in capturing and analyzing technical requirements; documenting detailed system designs, implementation plans, and operations guides of network systems; participate in both project and operational meetings; providing Tier 3 level support utilizing change control processes. The candidate will also serve as a reach-back to field engineering teams supporting a variety of infrastructure projects.\nResponsibilities\nResponsible for the research and development of existing and new wireless technologies used to optimize and maintain DOD, commercial and corporate and networks. Which include the design, configuration, implementation, testing and troubleshooting of Wireless and LAN components and networks.\nWorking with 3rd party and internal departments in integrating wireless equipment with current WAN and security infrastructure.\nOptimizing LAN/WLAN netwrok performance while fulfilling security requirements for user/device authentication, encryption and intrusion detection, i.e. 802.1x RADIUS Authentication using EAP-TLS.\nResponsible for installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and modification of network hardware and software. Which include:\nProvides tier 3 support with LAN/WLAN networks, client devices, including hand-held devices and associated LAN and WAN connectivity.\nResponsible for documentation of installed networks, to include systems design, operations and implementations guides, Visio design drawings, etc.\nMaintains the security and integrity of all wireless hardware and software.\nRequired Experience/Qualifications\nThis position will require frequent travel). When not on site, Engineers will be assisting in the development of project plans, designs and documentation for future sites as well as providing technical reach back to deployed installation teams.\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree, or a AS/AA or two-year Tech School with 2-5 years of experience; or HS/GED with 5+ years of targeted experience; or a BA in a relevant technical area with 5 years of targeted experience. \nA minimum of 2-5 years of experience in wireless and network communications industry is required\nSecurity + / DoD 8140 certification level IAT-I (must have within 3 months of hire)\nMust have a current HPE/ Aruba Professional level certification in at least one of the following (or ability to obtain within 3 months):HPE/ Aruba Professional Campus Access\nHPE/ Aruba Professional Data Center\nHPE/ Aruba Professional Switching\nHPE/ Aruba Professional Network Security\nHPE/ Aruba Advanced Product Certified - ClearPass\nAruba Certified Switch Professional (ACSP)\n\nFamiliarity with Survey analysis software and equi[ment\nProficiency with Aruba’s Airwave management platform\nKnowledge of DNS & DHCP functions.\nPerforms other related duties as assigned.\nProficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio.\nMust be able to multi-task, required to provide daily status/updates to supervisors/ managers\nCandidate must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify all subtasks, prioritize work, and determine the tools / material required to accomplish their assigned task within the allotted time. \nCandidate must have strong problem-solving, as well as the ability to interact well with both internal and external engineers, technicians, and customers.\nPreferred Experience/Qualifications\nHPE/ Aruba Certified ArchitectCampus Access\nData Center\n\nHPE/ Aruba Expert LevelCampus Access Mobility\nCampus Access Switching\nNetwork Security\n\nSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance\nMust possess a DOD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain\nPhysical Demands\nMust be able to be stand, stoop, walk and climb ladders as required\nMust be able to lift 35 lbs","description_format":"text","description_chars":5048,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Military","Science & Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T04:41:54Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":7,"reasons":["conf:39","velocity","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/by-light-aruba-certified-network-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/by-light-aruba-certified-network-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T02:02:48Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2165,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2835,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}