Qualified candidates will possess: 6 years of enterprise data network/IT industry experience with a minimum of 4 working with data network technologies at an enterprise scale B.S. Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience Industry Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE is desired Demonstrated expertise with protocol analyzers, and test equipment is desired. Experience working with network tools such as CA Spectrum and Wireshark Expert knowledge on Cisco routers, Cisco L2/L3 switches, load balancing, QOS, VPN, NAT, VoIP, IPSec, Multicast, DNS services, MPLS networks, network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, VLAN Trunking), and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF). Strong knowledge of Spanning-tree protocols (PVST,MSTP,RSTP) Experience working with Velocloud/Viptela SDWAN/Aruba/Meraki/NexPaloAlto FW s/Zscaler equipment is an advantage Basic understanding of public cloud and Azure cloud networking Experience working with Microsoft Azure is a plus Firewall troubleshooting skill Experience with vulnerability management Basic Wi-Fi design understanding and troubleshooting skill Strong experience in switch upgrades and refresh activity Proven ability to manage multiple vendors in a partially outsourced IT environment Previous software development experience is a plus to help drive Automation. Desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communications, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a track record as a problem solver & an effective team player is essential Flexibility - able to manage stressful situations and adapt to changing environments. Solid problem management skills related to working network related issues Have attention to detail and an ability to organize and prioritize workload Strong presentation and analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Capable of efficiently completing tasks without specific direction or close supervision Ability to run/lead projects with minimum guidance Lead both technical and non-technical discussions Be the escalation point for resolution of network integration issues Act as the liaison between IT verticals, vendors, the business, and the network team Consult with technical peers and management on the deployment of applications within the network Work with the IT verticals to ensure on-going standards and application performance over the network Proactively recommend courses of action to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness Proven ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally Commitment to system functionality and user satisfaction in rapidly growing and changing environments Develop and present business case and related ROI to senior management for justification of investment in upgrades or replacement of hardware/software Basic understanding of different compliancesEEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.