Required Skills & ExperienceCore NetworkingStrong knowledge of routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), switching (VLANs, STP, port security).Expertise in IPsec VPNs, ACLs, QoS, and traffic engineering.Aruba TechnologiesAruba Central, ClearPass, Instant APs, ArubaOS switches.Wi‑Fi 6/6E deployment, band steering, client load balancing.SilverPeak SD‑WAN (Aruba EdgeConnect)Orchestrator design and policy management.EdgeConnect appliance deployment and ZTP workflows.Advanced SD‑WAN features: path conditioning, dynamic path control, optimization.Cisco TechnologiesCisco Catalyst/Nexus switches, ISR/ASR routers, Cisco DNA Center.Cisco wireless controllers and APs.Cisco security solutions (ASA, Firepower).Design ExpertiseProven experience in creating HLD/LLD documents.Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs.Solid background in network capacity planning and scalability.Automation & ToolsExperience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation frameworks.Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira).Soft SkillsStrong communication and stakeholder management.Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and mentor junior engineers.Analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills.