- Network Engineer L1.5 Analyst - Switching & Routing ( Routing protocols - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Firewalls,

- Ability to create hardware and software configurations in order to improve the functionality of a network system.

- Working knowledge of cabling infrastructure

- Extensive knowledge of network protocols and systems

- Ability to install a wide variety of hardware and software components

- Familiar with wireless, wired, and remote access infrastructure

- Strong technical expertise in networking technologies with a particular subject expertise in applications networking, IP network hardware, routing protocols, high availability network monitoring, network security, and/or VoIP

- Working knowledge of Cisco Routers, Firewalls and Switches

- Working knowledge of Adtran Router, IADs, and IP Phones

- Working knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

- Knowledge of Internet Access Technologies (T1, Ethernet, Ethernet over Copper, DS3) IPv4 and IPv6 Sub-netting and assignments

- Working knowledge of MPLS, VPN, Layer 2/3, and Point-to-Point networks IPSEC/SSL VPN Tunnels Site to Site and Remote Access Tunnels

- CCNA/CCNP certs, a plus

- Strong trouble-shooting skills