Key items to look for when searching for candidates

 Cisco enterprise switch configuration and troubleshooting

 VLAN creation and management

 802.1Q trunking

 802.1X (DOT1x) authentication

 AAA configuration (RADIUS / TACACS+)

 Aruba wireless access point installation, configuration, and troubleshooting

 Versa networking device installation, configuration, onboarding, and validation

 End‑to‑end enterprise network migrations (DoDNet / DoD environments)

 Hands‑on site cutovers and migration support

 Basic to intermediate routing and switching fundamentals

 IP networking principles

 Network access control concepts

 Rack and stack of network equipment

 Fiber and copper cable installation and termination

 Structured cabling standards and labeling practices

 Ability to read and execute network diagrams, installation plans, and migration runbooks

 Support of live production environments during migration activities

 Network device onboarding and post‑migration validation

 Network testing, verification, and troubleshooting

 Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Junos Space)