Networking Protocols: TCPIP, UDP, OSPF, BGP, TLS, DNS, DHCP • Hardware & Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade switches, routers, firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto), wireless access points • Security: VPN technologies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewall rule management • Cloud & Virtualization: Azure, AWS, networking SD-WAN, VMware, Hyper-V • Monitoring & Tools: SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark • Voice & Collaboration: VoIP systems and unified communications platforms • Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Python for network automation. • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in network administration and management • Experience in financial services or banking industry • Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, FFIEC, FDIC, OCC) • Proven track record in designing and maintaining enterprise-level networks • Cisco CCN, ACC, NPCC, or equivalent • Cloud Networking: Azure, AWS, or equivalent.