Senior Consultant, Enterprise Networking- W2 Contract at Burwood Group Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

90.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aruba/HPE Campus Networking, User-Based Tunneling (UBT), Aruba ClearPass, L2/L3 Routing and Switching, Enterprise Wireless Design, Identity-Driven Access, Network Segmentation, 802.1X, NAC, Technical Delivery, Enterprise Architecture, Consultative Problem Solving, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Technical Mentoring, Network Troubleshooting

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Our Story & Purpose At Burwood Group, we’re more than a technology consulting firm, we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who help organizations turn technology into meaningful business outcomes. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we’ve grown into a nationwide team of experts committed to making a real difference. Our purpose starts with Customer Focus. We put our clients at the center of everything we do - listening, understanding their challenges, and delivering solutions that drive impact. We believe in ownership, collaboration, and growth. Our people aren’t just employees; they are innovators shaping the future of our clients’ success. At Burwood, you’ll work alongside talented professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and develop skills that elevate your career. If you’re ready to make an impact, learn continuously, and grow within a culture that values your unique strengths, Burwood Group is the place for you. Job Description Role Type: W2 Contract Start: Immediate Work Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder Term: 6 months Hourly Rate: $80-$90/hr Inside the Enterprise Networking Team The Enterprise Networking Team at Burwood Group is a dynamic group of technology professionals dedicated to designing, implementing, and supporting advanced network and security solutions for clients across a wide range of industries. Known for its innovative, customer-focused approach, the team blends deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful outcomes. How You’ll Make an Impact To be successful in the Senior Consultant role, you must bring strong interpersonal, business, and technical skills that enable you to engage effectively at all levels of an organization. Our consultants excel in a consultative approach, with a holistic understanding of both business and IT operations and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients. In this role, your responsibilities will include: Deliver enterprise networking solutions with a focus on: Aruba/HPE campus networking (Route/Switch/Wireless) User-Based Tunneling (UBT) architectures (1.0 and 2.0) Identity-driven access and segmentation Design and implement: Wired and wireless network solutions using Aruba technologies Secure access frameworks leveraging Aruba ClearPass and role-based policies Execute hands-on deployment of Aruba UBT, including: Policy design and enforcement Integration with ClearPass (authentication, profiling, enforcement) Tunnel configuration across wired and wireless environments Troubleshoot complex networking issues across: L2/L3 routing and switching Wireless connectivity and client onboarding Authentication and policy enforcement flows Develop and deliver technology solutions for customers, with an exceptionally high focus on quality. Work closely with other Burwood Group project team members. Build strong and continuous relationships with our clients, becoming their go-to advisor. Provide training and knowledge transfer to clients to ensure they are able to successfully maintain solutions post-implementation. Act as a mentor and provide technical guidance to peers. Stay current on market trends, technologies and best practices Qualifications Your Core Skills & Certifications You have 7-10 years of technical delivery experience and enterprise architecture preferably with a fortune 1000 company or consulting organization. You have a strong understanding of network architectures, solutions, processes, frameworks, and components. You love having analytical and consultative conversations, and you are adept at identifying and solving problems. You have a passion for technology and keep informed of market trends, solution insights and vendor roadmaps You have experience working with project managers to establish a project plan and managing a team of technical resources to complete project activities in a customer environment. You are able to engage at the CxO and Director/Manager levels as well as manage tasks on engagements of limited size and duration. You have a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations and anticipating their needs. You are able to quickly adapt to a fast-paced sales and quality-based delivery model, work in a team-based environment and self-manage your time. You have excellent communications skills whether that be in-person, over-the-phone or e-mail. You don’t mind responsibility, you’re accountable for your work and dedicated to a job well done. You have a passion for technology and always want to learn something new. You’re willing to travel for limited engagement requirements approximately 25% of the time. The Tech Stuff Expert-level Aruba/HPE networking experience, including: Aruba CX switching and campus LAN architectures Aruba wireless (Mobility Controllers, Aruba Central) User-Based Tunneling (UBT) – REQUIRED Hands-on experience with UBT 1.0 and 2.0 deployments Strong understanding of role-based tunneling and segmentation Strong expertise in: L2/L3 networking (VLANs, routing protocols, segmentation) Enterprise wireless design and implementation Experience with: Aruba ClearPass (Policy Manager, profiling, enforcement) 802.1X, NAC, and identity-based access controls Proven hands-on experience with enterprise campus networking platforms Candidates with the following skills are a plus: HPE/Aruba Certified Expert Certification or equivalent Wireless products from Cisco Any of CCIE R/S, ACMX, or ACDX CCNP Security certification Palo Alto PCSNE certification Additional Information Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success. Team: Enterprise Networking Department: Enterprise Networking

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise networking solutions with a heavy focus on Aruba/HPE campus networking and User-Based Tunneling architectures. Act as a technical advisor to clients, providing knowledge transfer and mentoring to peers to ensure high-quality delivery.