• Basic networking technology skills along with a good understanding of cross platform technologies;
• Certified security engineer (typically CCSE or comparable);
• Certified technical engineer (typically Cisco CCNP or comparable);
• Full understanding and operational knowledge of loop prevention protocols like spanning tree protocols;
• Full understanding of operational knowledge for troubleshooting of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIP including NAT;
• Full understanding of operational knowledge for troubleshooting of IOS/operating systems and CatOS;
• Full understanding of operational knowledge for troubleshooting of trunking protocols – VTP, 8021.Q etc.;
• Full understanding of firewalls & different deployment architecture;
• Good understanding of ITIL and service management principals;
• Good ability to follow and documented deployment processes;
• Strong experience with change request management systems;
• Strong experience with network monitoring / management tools/ analysis tools;
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate problem;
• Good communication skills, fluent in local language and English (written/verbal)
• Excellent team worker, able to work in virtual global teams in a matrix organization