- Very strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and communication protocols
- Very strong experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP)
- Extensive experience with physical network equipment installation and troubleshooting
- Knowledgeable about selecting matching transceivers and fiber patch cables
- In-depth knowledge of WiFi equipment, specifically Cisco WLCs and access points
- Experience with site surveys using Ekahau Site Survey Pro and deploying/managing campus WLAN infrastructure
- Experience with network monitoring and scanning tools (SevOne, Grafana, tcpdump)
- Working knowledge of scripting and automation (Python, shell scripting, Ansible)
- Experience with firewalls and VPN equipment (PaloAlto, Cisco ASA)
- Familiarity with Cisco ISE Infrastructure and support of RADIUS and TACACS authentication services
- Experience with the Service Now platform and working in a change-control environment
- At least 5 years of network engineering experience deploying and managing large scale campus networks
- Strong background on firewalls and other security equipment (Preferred)
- Strong experience with scripting languages and automation (Preferred)
- Very knowledgeable about Grafana dashboards, monitoring and support (Preferred)
- CCNP/JCNP certification (Preferred)