·         Valid CCNA w/ 2-4yrs experience.
·         2+yrs with IOS routers and switches, and ASA firewalls. IOS-XE and NX-OS a plus.
·         Experienced with the configuration and troubleshooting of OSPF, EIGRP protocols. Experience with BGP is a plus.
·         Experienced with the configuration of access lists on routers, switches, and ASA firewalls.
·         Understanding of spanning tree and VLANs.
·         Understanding of IP subnetting, CIDR notation.
·         Understanding of administrative distance.
·         Understanding of the OSI model and how this relates to troubleshooting.
·         Understanding of VPN technologies. Actual experience configuring VPN’s is a plus.
·         Understanding of VOIP technologies. Actual experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Unity Connection is a plus.
·         Understanding of 802.11 wireless technologies. Actual experience with Cisco wireless controllers or Meraki is a plus.
·         Comfortable with IOS software upgrades/downgrades.
·         Comfortable using the command line interface for ASA Firewalls. 
·         Strong attention to detail.
·         Able to work independently but knows when to ask for help.
·         Has the drive to learn new things.