Routing & Switching Expertise:
Proficient in Cisco Switches (45XX, 3750/6500/Nexus/meraki) and Routers (ASR 1000 Series, 72xx/2600/2800, 3800 series).
Strong experience in Nexus upgrades, configurations, and troubleshooting.
Expertise in IP routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP for configuration and troubleshooting in enterprise networks 1.
Advanced Networking Protocols:
Knowledge of QOS, MPLS, VRF, and VRF lite.
Proficient in switching protocols like STP, RSTP, PVST, and port channeling.
Experience with HSRP, NAT, GLBP, and IP SLA configuration and troubleshooting
Security Platforms:
Strong experience with Cisco ASA, Forti gate UTM,.
Expertise in site-to-site VPN (IPsec), web, or SSL VPN .
Load Balancer Platforms:
Proficient in Citrix or F5 load balancer platforms .
SDWAN and Wireless:
Good experience with Cisco Meraki WAN devices, switches, and wireless access points .
Network Tools:
Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Network Observer, Netflow Analyzer, and MRTG
Behavioral and Organizational Skills
Collaboration and Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with onsite clients and senior peers globally.
Client service-oriented with excellent delegation and follow-up skills
Team Leadership:
End-to-end ownership for service delivery.
Lead teams of network services professionals, including NOC and Level 2 support
Adaptability and Planning:
Assertive and flexible to meet business demands.
Ability to function effectively in a quality-conscious, process-driven, and productivity-focused organization