Location Bangalore, Karnataka, 560048 Category Information Technology Job Type Full time Job Id 1189499 No SASE Lab Administrator This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Aruba is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some of the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the “Intelligent Edge” – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what’s next for you. Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Lab Administrator to manage, maintain, and support the lab infrastructure for HPE Aruba SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) engineering team that includes Development, SQA, and Automation groups focused on industry leading SSE (Secure Service Edge) and SD-WAN solutions. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in virtualization, hypervisors (ESXi, KVM, etc.), firewalls, routers, switches, and lab infrastructure management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. What you’ll do: Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available virtual lab environments. Deploy, manage, and support lab setups for testing HPE Aruba SASE solutions that include SD-WAN and SSE features. Administer hypervisor platforms such as VMware ESXi, KVM, Hyper-V, Proxmox. Provision and manage virtual machines, snapshots, and network configurations. Configure and troubleshoot networking equipment: switches, routers, and firewalls. Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform for lab provisioning and configuration. Regularly update, patch, and maintain lab systems and tools to ensure security and stability. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of lab hardware, software, licenses, and configurations. Perform root cause analysis and resolve issues across hardware, software, and network layers. Integrate lab environments with CI/CD pipelines to support test automation and continuous deployment. Enforce lab best practices, including cable management, power and cooling planning, access control, and backup strategies. What you need to bring: Qualifications & Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5–10 years of experience in managing lab infrastructure and networking equipment. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching technologies is a must. Networking certifications preferred. Familiarity with one or more virtualization technologies (VMware, ESXi, KVM) is a must. Knowledge of storage and server management in lab setups is a must. Experience working in a multi-vendor lab environment is a must. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail is a must. Knowledge of security best practices for lab and network environments is an advantage. Familiarity with DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker) is a strong advantage. Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is an advantage. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Additional Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Bias, Business, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design Thinking, Development Methodologies, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Implementation Methodologies, Infrastructure Design, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 4 more} What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. Let's Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #india #aruba Job: Information Technology Job Level: Expert HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
