Senior Network Engineer – Wi-Fi, LAN & NAC

apeirum is recruiting on behalf of maxon for a Senior Network Engineer in Barcelona. This is a permanent position employed directly by maxon; apeirum runs the selection process.

maxon is a global provider of world-class precision drive systems. Its drives are used wherever extreme precision and the highest quality standards matter – on Earth, and on Mars. maxon offers creative minds and passionate doers a global yet trusted environment, where people who question what is possible and challenge themselves can grow.

As Senior Network Engineer you will own maxon's Aruba network in Barcelona: Wi-Fi, LAN and ClearPass — taking it over from an external service provider and running it from day one. You'll join a small ICT security team and work closely with the security and firewall colleagues. Hybrid in Barcelona (3 days office, 2 remote), with occasional travel to Switzerland (5–10%).

Tasks

• Configure and maintain the latest Aruba Wi-Fi environment through Aruba Central.

• Configure and maintain Aruba ClearPass (NAC, authentication, access policies).

• Run the Wi-Fi and LAN lifecycle project, including rollout of new access points and switches.

• Monitor and meet ISO 27001 requirements across LAN/WLAN.

• Give the security team network insights and support incident analysis.

• Work with the firewall team and external suppliers.

• Run the Wi-Fi service to company SLAs and bring in current security features.

Requirements — must have

• Several years of hands-on experience running an Aruba Wi-Fi / LAN environment in production — ready to take ownership from day one.

• Hands-on experience with Aruba Central.

• Deploying and managing Wi-Fi 7 access points.

• Aruba ClearPass administration.

• Managing Aruba AOS-CX switches.

• Clear communication with IT and business colleagues.

• Ability to prioritise tasks, especially where security is involved.

• Experience working in a small team together with external suppliers.

• Degree in network engineering or a related field.

• Fluent English — it is the working language with the team in Switzerland.

• Based in Spain (Barcelona area).

Nice to have

• HPE Aruba Networking certification (ACSP / ACX).

• Firewall management experience.

• German.

What maxon offers

• A permanent employment contract directly with maxon, competitive compensation, and flexible working hours supporting work–life balance.

• Ownership of a modern Aruba network environment, including the Wi-Fi 7 lifecycle.

• A small, collaborative security team.

• A dynamic and friendly workplace in maxon's Barcelona tech hub, combining startup energy with the stability of a Swiss industrial leader.

• International collaboration with global teams, especially in Switzerland, and external integration partners.

• Continuous learning and growth through the maxon academy and professional development programs.

Interested? Apply with your CV. apeirum reviews every application personally and will get back to you; shortlisted candidates then interview with the maxon team, and the offer and contract come from maxon.