Qualifications and Requirements:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Networks, Telecommunications, or a related field.
* CCIE Certification (or equivalent) is required.
* Extensive experience in network engineering, with a focus on high availability, security, and advanced networking technologies.
* Proven expertise in designing network architectures from the ground up, ensuring scalability and reliability.
* Experience in deploying large-scale data center networks.
* Proficiency in English (C-Level fluency).
Desirable Certifications:
* Cisco Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, Cisco Certified Specialist (e.g., Data Center, Security, or Service Provider).
* F5 Certifications: F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA), F5 Certified Solution Expert.
* Radware Certifications: Radware Certified Advanced Engineer.
* Fortinet Certifications: NSE4, NSE5, NSE7, or higher.
* Check Point Certifications: CCSE, CCSM.
* VMware Certifications: VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV.
* Cloud Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer, or other relevant cloud certifications.
* CompTIA Certifications: [Specify any relevant certifications].
* Cybersecurity Certifications: CISE (Certified Information Systems Engineer), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
* Practical experience with cloud-native technologies such as AWS and Azure.
* Familiarity with network telemetry and monitoring tools.
* Experience managing multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
* Understanding of container networking and microservices.