Should have a minimum of 7+ years industry experience.

Excellent IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.

In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols; specifically BGP and OSPF

In-depth knowledge of and experience with major router platforms; specifically with Cisco 37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx, 76xx platforms including all compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms.

Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.

Candidates should also have had significant past experience with, and expertise in many of the following protocols & technologies: DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48), 802.2/3, 802.1d VLANs/STP, IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control), BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, netflow, DNS, HTTP.

Top 3 must-have hard skills 

• Networking skills
• Need to know how network works
• Need to take more ownership