Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
4-7 years of experience in network engineering roles, with a track record of progressively increasing responsibilities and leadership.
Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, VRF, QoS, Redundancy, High availability, Link aggregation, Traffic engineering.
Extensive experience with network hardware and software platforms from vendors such as Cisco, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, and F5.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to analyzing and resolving complex network issues in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Juniper JNCIP-ENT, or comparable professional certification.
Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewall policies, VPNs, and encryption protocols.
Strong understanding of SDN, SD-WAN, network virtualization, and cloud networking concepts and technologies.
Experience in designing and implementing complex network architectures, including multi-site deployments and high-availability solutions.
Proven ability to lead and manage network projects, including vendor selection, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Experience with IP telephony, unified communications, and QoS.
Experience with enterprise wireless technologies and protocols.
Working knowledge of scripting, APIs, automation, or configuration-management tools.
Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds is required.
Demonstrate a strong learning orientation and ability to understand diverse customer needs, deliver high-quality services, and exceed customer expectations.
The candidate should have a desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Cisco Enterprise Networking, Cisco Unified Communications, Firewall Administration, Meraki Wireless Networking, OSPF Routing & Enterprise WAN/LAN Support
