About the Role:
Perdue Farms Inc is upgrading its wireless infrastructure across 77 locations, migrating from Cisco Flex to Aruba wireless, managed through Aruba Central. We're seeking a skilled contractor to lead the configuration, deployment, and cutover process for approximately 153 access points. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, independence, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure Aruba access points in Aruba Central, including setting up groups and sites and associating access points to them.
- Ensure all SSIDs are properly configured based on Perdue's requirements.
- Provide day-of cutover support, ensuring all access points are online with static IP addresses, assigned hostnames, and validated test cases.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with LAN, WAN, VLANs, IP subnetting, and access control lists.
- Collaborate with site contacts and the Perdue project team to coordinate go-live schedules and ensure a smooth deployment process.
- Maintain group firmware compliance, ensuring access points use Perdue's approved software versions.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Aruba Central (AOS8/AOS10 proficiency preferred).
- Strong understanding of wireless network technologies, including VLANs, SSIDs, and Layer 2/3 switching.
- Solid foundation in networking concepts: LAN, WAN, VWAN, IP subnetting, and access control lists.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Certifications in networking or wireless technologies (preferred but not required).
- Experience replacing Cisco Flex Connect with Aruba wireless systems.
About the Project:
- Manage the migration of approximately 140-150 Aruba access points across 77 locations.
- Duplicate configurations based on existing templates, ensuring consistency across all sites.
- Collaborate closely with the project manager as well as site contacts and shipping agents.
- Support the go-live process by troubleshooting and validating the setup on cutover days.
Why Join This Project?
- Play a pivotal role in a high-visibility, enterprise-level wireless migration.
- Work independently while contributing to a supportive and collaborative team.
- Gain hands-on experience with Aruba wireless technologies in a large-scale deployment.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
If you're experienced in Aruba Central and networking fundamentals and are ready to take ownership of this exciting project, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join their team and make an impact on Perdue's wireless transformation.