8+ Years of expertise in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, wireless access points and controllers.
Deep knowledge of the SDN space, specifically within WAN, Branch, Data Center and Orchestration. Proven experience in Wireless technologies and security practices
Knowledgeable in application transport and network infrastructure protocols (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, CIFS, LDAP, and Microsoft AD), and possess an understanding of how to support these applications/ protocols when accessed through VPN and firewall appliances.
Good knowledge on AWS and Google Cloud Networking
Good knowledge in Python/Ansible scripting
Must have design implementation and operational experience with; Enterprise routers and switches (Cisco router and Cisco Nexus preferred).
Hands-on technical experience working with VPN technologies (IPSEC, DMVPN, SSL VPN, WebVPN, AnyConnect, etc.)
Experience in BGP, OSPF, and MPLS (traffic engineering implementation) and Wireless technologies.
Extensive experience in Load Balancers and operational experience across multiple vendors; mandatory - Citrix NetScaler and F5 LTM
Experience in network tools such as CA Spectrum, Cisco Works, SNMP and Netflow.
Understanding and implementation of network traffic analysis, remote access methods and systems, stateful inspection firewalls, encryption, authentication and authorization technology
Able to handle multiple, complex, short term projects and incidents simultaneously.
Comfortable documenting and explaining network topologies and Diagram explain and plan for future upgrades.
Strong oral, written, communications, and presentation skills