Key skills
PythonAWSAzureGoogle CloudTerraformKubernetesAnsibleAzure ADZero Trust
About this role
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Associates degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent technical experience
- 10+ years of experiencein enterprise networking, preferably within healthcare or other highly regulated industries.
- 5+ years of experiencewithFortinetnetworking solutions, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and Fortinet SD-WAN.
- 5+ years of experiencedesigning and supporting cloud network fabrics and interconnects using platforms such asEquinix Fabric, Megaport, or similar.
- Experience with high availability and redundancy protocols such as HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP.
- Experience designing and implementing QoS strategies across WAN and LAN to support voice, video, and critical application traffic.
- Experience with network segmentation, microsegmentation, and Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA).
- Extensive hands-on experiencewith Cisco technologies, including enterprise routing, switching, wireless (WLC, APs), and SD-WAN solutions.
- Active CCNP
- Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform), preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong backgroundin managing and optimizing hybrid WAN architectures, including MPLS, Metro-E, and pri Strong experience with AAA services, including RADIUS, TACACS+, and integration with identity platforms such as Cisco ISE or Azure AD.
- In-depth knowledge of dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP; understanding of route redistribution, policy-based routing, and BGP peering in hybrid cloud environments.
- Proficiency with network packet analysis tools such as Wireshark, Live Action, and Cisco Stealthwatch for performance and security diagnostics.
- Solid understanding of core network services including DNS, DHCP, NTP, and IPAM platforms (e.g., BlueCat).
- Familiarity with Internet edge architecture, including BGP multihoming, DDoS mitigation, and cloud-based firewalls.
- Deep understanding of Ethernet technologies, including 1/10/40/100GbE, VLANs, VXLAN, and 802.1Q trunking.
- High proficiency with IPv4 addressing, subnetting, VLSM, and route summarization.
- Familiarity with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes CNI plugins) and cloud-native networking in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. vate fiber/Wave services.
- Proficiency with modern network monitoring and observability platforms, such as Cisco DNA Center, LogicMonitor, ThousandEyes, Live Action, or similar.
- Deep understanding of wireless networking, including Cisco WLAN design, RF planning, and troubleshooting using tools like Ekahau, Cisco Prime, or DNA Center.
- Familiarity withZero Trust Network Architecture and SASE
- High attention to detail, especially in areas of documentation, configuration management, and change control.