- Expert knowledge and experience configuring and operating Cisco, Juniper, Brocade and Arista switches and routers. CCIE, CCNP and Juniper certifications preferred
- Expert in Carrier technologies including but not limited to: BGP, VRF Lite, ISIS, MPLS, BFD, CCC, GRE and RSVP
- Expert in Routing Protocols including but not limited to: IBGP, OSPF, VRRP, VARP, HSRP, and PBR
- Expert in administering firewall policies on multiple platforms: Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco & Fortinet
- Experience with configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and supporting network equipment, wireless access points, firewall policies across different platforms
- Detailed oriented and organized
- Excellent client relationship skills
- Excellent documentation skills using Microsoft Office and Visio
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work early mornings and/or late nights to execute critical network changes
- Ability to travel
- Ability to learn new and unfamiliar technologies and products, independently using documentation and online resources
- Works well in a fast pace environment with tight timelines for deliverable's