Bachelor''s degree (Master''s desirable) in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline; 4-6 years relevant work experience, preferably in a professional services environment; Current Cisco certification at the CCNA level or a demonstrated track record of maintaining Cisco certifications at or above the CCNA level is required; CCNP preferred, relevant Microsoft Azure and AWS certifications highly desired; Demonstrated knowledge of secure LAN/WAN, campus, data center, wireless, and cloud networking operations; Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting networking in both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS); Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus data center switching, Cisco Catalyst switching, Cisco Catalyst wireless, and Cisco Firepower firewalls; Experience with network management and automation platforms, including Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Infoblox; Demonstrated skill designing and documenting logical and physical networks using Microsoft Visio; Strong practical knowledge of Cisco enterprise networking platforms across LAN/WAN, data center, wireless, firewall, and most importantly, cloud-connected environments; Proficiency with network protocols and technologies, including Spanning Tree, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, LACP, SNMP, NTP, IPsec VPN, and QoS; Experience creating, reviewing, implementing, and troubleshooting firewall policies, preferably using Cisco Firepower; Ability to create and maintain accurate network topology, rack, connectivity, and as-built documentation using Microsoft Visio; Ability to propose and clearly communicate changes to existing network topology that improve availability, security, performance, and operational supportability; Familiarity with ITIL change management practices, implementation planning, rollback planning, and pre-change risk assessment; Strong troubleshooting skills across Layers 1 through 7, including packet capture and network performance analysis; Must be comfortable in customer-facing scenarios and effectively collaborating in cross-functional technical teams; Self-motivated, with a strong ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; Ability to travel to other offices and execute project plans with minimal oversight. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.