5+ years of supporting and understanding a large enterprise network.
5+ years of demonstrated success designing, deploying and / or managing a highly available WAN, LAN and WLAN infrastructure on Cisco and Juniper Hardware (Catalyst, Viptela, Meraki).
5+ years designing core and connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.
5+ years designing Software Defined network solutions for enterprise customers such as SDWAN, SD-Branch or SD-Access.
Advanced understanding of network protocols OMP, OSPF; EIGRP, BGP, spanning-tree, hardware and software manufacturers and their roles within the industry (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet Zscaler, and F5).
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Telco and Network Infrastructure Providers.
Advanced knowledge on the network infrastructure product portfolios and supported implementation requirements for Cisco routers and switches including proper sizing, functional limits.
2+ years of network infrastructure automation development with scripting experience in Python, Terraform, Ansible and Restful API
Present network infrastructure solutions and designs to peer engineers and network leadership.
Create and publish network infrastructure designs and standards.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly terms.
Highly self-motivated with a keen attention to detail and outstanding customer service orientation
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and complete tasks in a high-pressure environment.
A Plus to have skills:
BA / BS required and degree in STEM field preferred
CCIE or equivalent certification or experience.
AWS Advanced Networking certification.
AWS Solution Architect Certified Professional or equivalent AWS certifications.
Azure Associate or Professional level certifications.
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
Knowledge and hands-on experience with network security products, services and solutions such as Next Generation Firewall, IPS, ZTNA, SASE, SSE, 802.1X, AAA
Knowledge and hands-on experience of the Cisco Firepower product architecture and ecosystem (IPS, ASA, FTD, FMC, CDO).
Knowledge and hands-on experience of F5 load balancer
Knowledge and hands-on experience with Network Tools such as DNAC, CVP, Meraki Dashboard, vManage, LogicMonitor, Syslog, FMC, Thousand Eyes
Knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and implementing Public and Private 4G / 5G solution
Knowledge and hands-on experience with network security products, services and solutions such as Next Generation Firewall, IPS, ZTNA, SASE, SSE, 802.1X, AAA
Knowledge and hands-on experience of the Cisco Firepower product architecture and ecosystem (IPS, ASA, FTD, FMC, CDO).
Knowledge and experience of industrial / manufacturing / warehouse network and IOT
Knowledge and understanding of cloud providers Such as AWS and AZR and the latest cloud networking solution (CWAN, vHub, native firewall and load balancer)
