- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLANs, Routing, switching)
- Experience with configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, Cisco)
- Experience with configuring and managing Routers and Switches (e.g., Cisco, Huawei, Juniper)
- Basic knowledge of VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN) and network security principles
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g. Op Manager, PRTG, Nagios and Zabbix)
- Exposure to load balancing, failover, and high availability network design
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Professional e.g. CCNA, FCP, PCNSA, JNCIA