Howard Technology Solutions · 19 hours ago
Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect - Aruba Focused
South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHoward Technology Solutions stands at the forefront of advanced technology services, and they are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solution Architect with an Aruba certification focus. This senior-level, customer-facing role requires deep expertise in Aruba networking, mobility, security, and management platforms, aimed at leading enterprise infrastructure design and supporting pre-sales architecture engagements.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise infrastructure solution design centered on Aruba wired, wireless, and campus networking platforms
Partner with sales teams and customer stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Aruba-centric architectures
Develop and present solution architectures, technical proposals, BOMs, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
Conduct executive briefings, technical workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and proof-of-concept engagements
Serve as a trusted advisor for customers undergoing campus modernization, wireless transformation, and network refresh initiatives
Perform network assessments, wireless readiness reviews, and architecture roadmap planning
Communicate advanced technical concepts to CIOs, IT directors, and engineering teams in clear business-aligned language
Perform network assessments and roadmap development
Design and validate enterprise-class architectures, including:
Aruba campus switching and access infrastructure (CX switching, VSF, EVPN/VXLAN)
Aruba wireless and mobility platforms (Aruba Central, ClearPass, AirWave)
Network segmentation, NAC, and Zero Trust edge security
SD-Branch and WAN integration
Hybrid cloud connectivity and management integrations
Provide technical leadership across multi-vendor environments, integrating Aruba with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and other ecosystem partners
Drive Aruba best-practice adoption, performance optimization, and scalability planning
Support strategic enterprise pursuits by providing technical differentiation and Aruba solution positioning
Lead customer demonstrations, architecture presentations, and solution validation activities
Deliver internal enablement sessions on Aruba technologies and competitive positioning
Develop architecture standards, reference designs, and Aruba solution frameworks
Create technical documentation, best practice guides, and solution blueprints
Mentor engineers, architects, and pre-sales team members on Aruba platforms and design methodologies
Champion continuous improvement and innovation within the infrastructure practice
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in consulting, solution architecture, or senior engineering roles
Extensive pre-sales and Aruba infrastructure design experience with a proven ability to align complex solutions to business outcomes
Extensive experience designing and delivering Aruba wired and wireless infrastructure solutions
Strong background in campus networking, wireless mobility, NAC, segmentation, and SD-Branch architectures
Proven success leading complex pre-sales engagements and enterprise customer interactions
Experience integrating Aruba platforms into multi-vendor enterprise environments
Proven ability to deliver executive-level presentations and influence strategic decisions
Preferred
Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX) or Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX)
Aruba Professional Certifications (ACDP, ACEP, ACSP)
Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Wireless)
Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE
Benefits
Highly competitive salary, incentive structure, and comprehensive benefits package.
Career advancement opportunities in leadership, practice development, and enterprise architecture.
Company-supported certifications, training, and professional development programs.
Company
Howard Technology Solutions
Howard Technology Solutions brings to market cutting-edge technology—high quality, reliable, and affordable.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Susie McCraw
Partner Relations Manager
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