Foundational understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing, and subnetting
Understanding of switches, routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, and wireless APs
Basic knowledge of VLANs, access/trunk ports, and Ethernet switching
Comfort with basic troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, ARP, ipconfig/ifconfig, DNS lookups)
Basic Windows and Linux command-line familiarity
The ability to read technical documentation and follow established procedures
Comfort working in an active industrial/manufacturing environment is correct, but your environment involves distance, heat, noise, PPE, lifts, network closets, and walking through active production areas.
Valid driver's license
High school diploma or equivalent