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It’s that spark —that inner drive —that sets our people apart from our competitors. It enables us not just to pull off game-changing feat after game-changing feat but to better our world in the process. We want you to find your spark. Because that’s what drives you to be better, be more and ultimately, be more fulfilled.

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JD for Aruba

Aruba ClearPass Expertise:

• Proficiency in configuring and managing Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) for network access control (NAC).
• Experience with ClearPass features like RADIUS, TACACS+, Guest Access, BYOD onboarding, and device profiling.
• Knowledge of ClearPass integrations with third-party systems (e.g., Intune and MDM)
• Ability to design and implement role-based access policies based on user identity, device type, location, and security posture.
• Familiarity with ClearPass Device Insight or Aruba Central Client Insights for AI-powered device discovery and profiling.
• Proficiency in building ClearPass clusters, new server installation and Disaster recovery.

802.1X Authentication:

• Deep understanding of IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication protocols (e.g., EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TEAP, MSCHAPv2).
• Experience configuring 802.1X on wired and wireless networks, including switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
• Knowledge of certificate-based authentication (e.g., EAP-TLS) and managing certificate authorities (CAs) for secure onboarding.
• Ability to troubleshoot 802.1X authentication failures using tools like ClearPass Access Tracker, packet captures, and logs and Cisco ISE.

MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB):

• Expertise in implementing MAB for devices that do not support 802.1X (e.g., IoT devices, printers, building automation systems).
• Knowledge of MAB configuration on network devices (e.g., Cisco, Aruba switches) and ClearPass enforcement policies and Cisco ISE.
• Understanding of MAB security limitations and best practices, such as placing MAB clients in isolated VLANs or VRFs for enhanced security.
• Ability to combine MAB with device profiling (e.g., MAC vendor, known device status) for granular policy enforcement.

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Expertise:

• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco ISE for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Experience with Cisco ISE features, including Profiling, Guest Services, Radius and TACACS+
• Knowledge of ISE policy creation for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) using attributes like user groups, device types, and compliance status.
• Familiarity with Cisco ISE High Availability (HA) deployment, clustering, and backup/restore procedures.

RADIUS and AAA:

• In-depth understanding of RADIUS protocols and AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) frameworks.
• Experience configuring RADIUS servers (ClearPass, Cisco ISE) and Network Access Devices (NADs) like switches and wireless controllers.
• Familiarity with RADIUS Change of Authorization (CoA) and dynamic authorization for real-time policy updates.

Certifications (Good to have)

• Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA)
• Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP)

Experience in Python Language and Ansible Automation tool in order to automate in NAC and Network area.

Benefits

• A supportive, diverse and global team with a brilliant culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits that includes vacation per year, various insurances like Term life and Business Travel insurance. These are apart from the statutory benefits applicable in the country. Employee benefits are regulated by an internal policy that contains full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits as per the law of the land.
• Great opportunities to make the role your own, upskill yourself and get involved with exciting projects.
• Total Wellbeing is our focus. Alongside your professional excellence, you join the likeminded colleagues to create a larger impact within the company and society at large in your chosen area of passion - CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, Sparks – Engagement Champion to name a few.To know more about us visit – www.hcltech.com