Technical Foundation: A BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
Networking Expertise: Solid understanding of network fundamentals, including IP subnetting, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, VLANs, MAC addresses, port speeds, optics, and routing
Protocol Proficiency: 2+ years of experience with network protocols such as BGP, MPLS, L3VPN, VPLS, Multicast, CoS, TCP, and IPv4/IPv6
Industry Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Network Engineer for a content or network provider
Data Center Architecture: Experience with data center network architectures, including CLOS
Structured Cabling Skills: Experience with structured cabling in a data center environment (SMF, MMF)
Vendor Management: Experience managing vendors for logistics, infrastructure racking/cabling, and ordering, ensuring adherence to standards
Advanced Education: BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Scripting Proficiency: 2+ years of programming experience in Python, Perl, or other scripting languages
Automation Expertise: Experience with manageability infrastructure tools like Ansible, REST/gRPC, and NETCONF
Troubleshooting Acumen: Experience in network operations, with a systematic approach to troubleshooting
Network Certifications: Network certifications (CCNP/JNCIS equivalent)
Open Source NOS Experience: Experience working with open-source Network Operating Systems
Hardware/Software Development: A strong desire to engineer and deploy in-house network hardware and software
Hardware Platform Experience: Experience testing and deploying new hardware platforms