In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Proficiency with Network Automation tools and protocols: Python, REST API, YAML, XML, YANG, JSON, NETCONF, TCP/IP, VRF, SNMP, SSH, Cisco, DNAC, Solarwinds Orion, EIGRP, Nmap, Routing, and Switching.