Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure Extensive experience with complex, mission-critical network environments Demonstrated expertise in network architecture, design, operations, and optimization Prior NRO experience Strong understanding of networking technologies, including: TCP/IP Routing and switching Network security concepts DNS/DHCP/IP Address Management (IPAM) Network monitoring and management tools. Prior experience supporting NRO, IC, DoD, or other government mission environments Experience as a technical lead, network architect, or senior engineering advisor Experience with enterprise network modernization and transformation initiatives Experience evaluating cloud networking solutions and hybrid infrastructure environments Industry certifications such as: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure).