Expert Level Technical Skills Required
Ethernet technologies: STP, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric
IP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP
Multicast routing: PIM, IGMP, MSDP
VxLAN
Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms
o Nexus 9000 Series Data Centre Switching Platform
Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms
Working knowledge on various Network OS
o Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XR
o Arista EOS
Ability to understand the network segmentation between Prod, non-prod
Develop a comprehensive network implementation plan while meeting the business and technology requirements and security standards.
Administration of network hardware, virtualization, and routing across multiple environments.
Familiarity with JIRA for project and task management, specifically work in Agile-Kanban.
Skills Desired:
Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook
Proficient in UNIX or Linux
Certifications: CCIE or equivalent along with CISSP highly desirable
Experience with scripting / automation using Python / Ansible is a strong plus. Must be a person who can independently identify and independently build automation of any repetitive work.
Tools: Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone, Ansible is a plus
Working knowledge on SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN
Sound knowledge in public cloud, Kubernetes, storage over IP and VMWare
Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.
Experience of driving enterprise level initiatives working with senior stakeholders across Regions and Cultures
Additionally, the ideal candidate should be
Flexible and adaptable to meet the team's targets
Honest, hardworking, and reliable
Possess a strong sense of ownership/accountability