Expert knowledge of Cisco networking equipment and software - Cisco CCIE, CCNA or CCNP Routing and Switching certification preferred
Experience administering enterprise IP networks in mission-critical, 24x7 production environments
8 years related experience in infrastructure/network environments and designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs using latest technology
Advanced process orientation and exhibited planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills
Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols
Experience in high-availability networks in load-balanced, n-tier application environments
Demonstrated ability to solve complex systems and network environment issues
Ability to understand systems from all levels, from the "big picture" enterprise-level view to the low level technical view
Ability to write technical design and build documentations for all aspects of a technical infrastructure
Ability to represent technical and business issues and solutions to multiple levels internally and externally to support strategic organizational plans
Demonstrate ability to work in a complex organization to determine business and customer needs, providing the best solution to meet those needs
ITIL certification preferred
Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, WAPs and firewalls; Palo Alto Network firewalls; Blue Coat Proxy; Riverbed, Infoblox
Knowledge on ACI and Hands-on experience is must.
Network management tools: LiveAction; SolarWinds/Orion NCM, NPM, APM, or other SNMP tools
Infrastructure support experience with respect to cable plant topologies, cable media types and standards.