· Advanced knowledge of Azure VNets, subnets, NSGs, and Azure Firewall. Hybrid connectivity using Azure VPN, ExpressRoute gateways. Experience with Azure load balancers, App gateways. Hub and spoke design.

· Experience with administering Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine). Proficient in configuring 802.1X, MAB, and device profiling. Ability to design and maintain network access control (NAC) policies. Knowledge in integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory, PKI,

and network devices.

· Proficient in wireless technologies 5Ghz/6Ghz bands. Ability to analyze WiFi performance issues using Ekahau Analyzer and Insights. Proficient in using Ekahau Pro for WiFi surveys, heatmapping, and predictive design.

· In depth knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP as well as static routes, floating routes, NAT, etc.

· Configuration of Netflow, CBQoS, AAA, Radius, SNMP on Cisco IOS/IOS-XE platforms

· Efficiently use various networking application software such as IPerf, Wireshark, Solarwinds to diagnosis difficult networking problems and recommend solutions based off of those findings

· Knowledge and ability to solve problems involving VoIP protocols such as SIP, RTP,STUN

· Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Powershell

· Design and support various network types such as LAN, WAN, VPN, intranet and extranet

· Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

· Knowledge of cloud networking in an Azure environment – connecting on-prem and cloud networks

· Design and develop software defined networks (SDN/SD-WAN) Specifically HP SilverPeak Edge technologies.

· Identify single points of failure and architect and design high availability solutions using Cisco campus design models

· Thorough knowledge of all layers of the OSI model and able to apply them to solve real world problems

· Must be team player and exceptionally customer service oriented

· Good understanding of organizations’ goals and objectives

· Good communication skills (verbal and written)

· Must be very organized and self-motivated / independent worker with keen attention to detail and follow through

· Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environment

· Frequent work outside regular business hours to facilitate system upgrades / rollouts

· Will need to have a broad knowledge of networking experience, with the ability to quickly learn new and unfamiliar technologies.

· Regular on-call shifts for 24x7 systems support and need to troubleshoot and fix problems in a timely manner at all hours of the day or night.

· Travel (up to 25%) at times

· Establishes and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the department heads, end users and peers regarding pertinent IT activities

· Works with other functional IT areas on project related activities including the development and maintenance of disaster recovery ability for all critical software and hardware systems

· Prepares for disaster recovery and ensure that appropriate backups are completed and tested