li>Completion of relevant operational network and secure communications training preferred, including operational infrastructure, remote bridging, network analysis, Linux for operators, digital signature reduction, tunneling, secure transport, and operational network infrastructure. Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, CISSP, Pa-lo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Linux+, cloud networking, or equivalent certifications in networking, security, cloud, or infrastructure engineering.