NETWORK SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Dec 09, 2025 - The Network Professional has experience in designing, implementing, and supporting secure network infrastructures across diverse environments, and possesses strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring tools. This role requires advanced troubleshooting abilities, proficiency in managing LAN/WAN architectures, and the capacity to optimize network performance while ensuring reliability and security. The individual also needs strong analytical skills, familiarity with industry standards and protocols, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver scalable solutions.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Network Resume
- Network Infrastructure
- Device Configuration
- Issue Troubleshooting
- Network Monitoring
- Design Planning
- Incident Management
- Cisco Configuration
- Security Configuration
- Traffic Analysis
- Routing & Switching
- Vendor Coordination
- Project Management
- Daily Reporting
- Resource Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership & Motivation
- Customer Engagement
- Service Improvement
- Remote Support
- Process Improvement

Summary of Network Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Information Technology with 4 years of Experience
- Continuous experience in IT network administration.
- Good understanding of common IT security practices.
- Knowledge and practical experience in Advanced Networking, including building and supporting local and global networks, ACLs, Firewalls, VPN tunnels (IPSec, OpenVPN), dynamic routing, and network security.
- Knowledge and practical experience with network-related protocols (802.1P, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.11, CDP/LLDP, STP).
- Practical experience in network equipment configuration from different vendors (HPE/Cisco/Ubiquiti/Mikrotik).
- Practical experience in Linux system administration.
- Practical experience with copper and fiber network cabling.
- Skills in scripting languages (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.).
- Knowledge of various programming languages.
- Fluent in speaking in Russian and English, either in person or over the phone/voice chats.
2. BS in Network Systems Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Direct work experience in a network infrastructure role.
- Experience managing 100+ server environments (including Virtual machines and Physical hardware).
- Experience managing a network infrastructure encompassing multiple locations.
- Experience managing a multi-domain controller environment (multiple AD sites) with strong knowledge of Active Directory.
- Experience with PowerShell and or Python.
- Citrix XenApp and/or Netscaler experience.
- Experience with Advanced Persistent Threat endpoint security solutions.
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and testing, including investigative tools and techniques.
- Strong team player, self-motivated, highly organized, and able to plan, manage, and ultimately deliver complex IT projects.
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to successfully interact with other IT team members and business teammates of all levels.
3. BS in Wireless Communications Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Networking experience (Cisco, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, IPSec VPN, SD-WAN, access points, broadband, wireless).
- In-depth Wireless experience (deploying Cradelpoint Wifi, resolving connectivity issues, etc.).
- Experience in configuring and supporting network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- In-depth SDWAN experience (support and configuration, Velocloud or Fortinet).
- Retail experience or experience supporting a multi-branch ecosystem.
- Familiar with basic network security protocols.
- Asset Management experience.
- Experience in Vendor/Carrier management.
- Understanding of Windows operating systems.
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation.
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal and written communication, problem-solving, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiar with ITIL methodology.
4. BS in Computer Networking Technology with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in supporting complex network infrastructure environments.
- Experience in TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, STP, SIP, MPLS, HSRP, LDAP, DHCP, DNS, and VRFs.
- Experience in IDS/IPS, Antivirus, Web-filtering, SSL encrypt/decryption, two-factor authentication, SSL, and VPN.
- Experience with VMWare Network Virtualization.
- Real-world network and Data Center Network Operations experience.
- Cisco (CCNA, CCIE, etc.), Fortinet.
- Outstanding ability to perform logical problem-solving in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work in a multi-vendor and multiple-network environment.
- General knowledge of various Linux operating systems.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid understanding of change management concepts and practices.
5. BS in Telecommunications Engineering with 7 years of Experience
- Working experience in network management and Internet services.
- Experience with networking protocols, such as DNS, DHCP, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, VPN, wireless technologies, and information security.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience with routers and switches (Cisco, Juniper), bandwidth management (Allot, Blue Coat), firewalls (Check Point, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto), intrusion prevention (Cisco, McAfee, SourceFire), link load-balancing (F5, Radware), load balancing (Citrix, F5), and network management (Cisco, SolarWinds).
- Hands-on experience with public cloud deployments in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience in ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System and ISO 27001 Information Security Management System.
- Certifications in ITIL, Cisco CCNP or CWDP, and Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
- An aptitude for keeping up to date with the latest technologies, like micro-segmentation, containers, Kubernetes, virtualization, and multimedia.
- Self-motivated team player with positive attitude and ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
6. BS in Computer Engineering with 8 years of Experience
- Cisco technical experience, including design, implementation, and support.
- Consulting background focused on Cisco solutions.
- Implements overall solution for clients, including development of designs, documentation, and plans.
- Works with clients to perform assessments, health checks, performance tests, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of Cisco routing, switching (including Nexus), and Wi-Fi technologies.
- Experience with enterprise-class platforms and other hardware platforms, particularly converged systems.
- CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNP Security, CCNP Routing & Switching, CCNP Wireless.
- Experience with Cisco ISR/ASR routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, and wireless controllers.
- Experience with Security products, Firewalls, IPS/IDS.
- Experience with the design and implementation of Cisco UCS solutions.
- Knowledge of Private and Hybrid Cloud.
- Experience in large-scale enterprise support.
- Experience implementing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.
- Data center operational knowledge.
- Experience with Windows/Linux systems administration (OS, network, storage, application support).
- Experience in network and SAN connectivity, including TCP/IP, FC, MPIO, etc.
- Visio technical drawing skills.
7. BS in Software and Network Engineering with 9 years of Experience
- Experience working with or creating APIs and understanding of data transport and serialization formats such as SOAP, XMLRPC, REST, JSON, XML, YAML.
- Experience with network devices (routers, switches, load balancers) and a good understanding of network routing protocols.
- Understanding of infrastructure protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRRP, DHCP, TCP, UDP), IP addressing (IPv6), and application protocols (DNS, SMTP, HTTP, etc.).
- Proficient in Python, Go, Ansible, and Shell scripting.
- Experience in debugging issues within custom code efficiently.
- Can quickly adapt to and learn new technologies, both development frameworks and technology advancements.
- Experience developing scalable and optimized software systems.
- Have a high aptitude and technology-agnostic approach to engineering.
- Solid understanding of the Linux operating systems and Docker containers, ideally with terraforming experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, exceptional documentation skills.
- Ability to act as a vendor liaison, make presentations to internal customers or client audiences, to professional peers, and work closely with leadership
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, ReactJS, VueJS), preferably with PHP.
- Experience with automation platforms (Ansible, Salt, etc).
- Formal hardware training and/or certifications from one or more of the network hardware vendors, such as Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Brocade, A10, F5 Networks, and Arbor.
- Experience with design and full-stack development of network monitoring/management applications.
- Proven contributions to the open-source community (provide a Github/Bitbucket repository of projects).
- Experience with time-series database (e.g., InfluxDB, Open TSDB, Prometheus, KairosDB, etc).
8. BS in Cyber Infrastructure Technology with 5 years of Experience
- Experience implementing Cisco and Aruba (HPE) Networking technologies.
- Experience performing wireless site surveys and designs with tools such as Ekahau.
- Experience working in a consulting environment.
- Growth in technical skills through Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCDP/JNCIP/CCIE), Aruba Certifications (ACMA/ACCA/ACSA), or other similar achievements.
- Ability to effectively communicate and articulate solutions across various audiences - clients, consultants, executive leaders (internal and external).
- Familiarity and/or experience with Cisco ISE or Aruba ClearPass.
- Experience with Python and Ansible.
- Experience using DevOps tools, such as Ansible and Git.
- Experience in UNIX or Linux environment (Ubuntu, CentOS), JunOS, IOS, IOS-XR, or any network vendor CLI.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and continually expand on skillset.
9. BS in Systems and Data Center Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- System administration and/or system engineering work experience.
- Hands-on work with Cisco ASA, ASR, ISR, and comparable network technologies.
- Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies.
- Operational knowledge of Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR platforms.
- Experience executing Cisco ACI implementations within data center networks.
- Familiarity with F5 and Citrix Netscaler for load balancing and application delivery.
- Ability to design and support out-of-band management solutions.
- Must be able to lift equipment to the rack and prepare for physical installation.
- Must have experience connecting equipment physically on-site.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to travel to the datacenter for work.
- Ability to work autonomously on projects and deployments.
- Ability to lead project work and tasks.
10. BA in Technology Management with 7 years of Experience
- Hands-on networking experience with scripting experience.
- CCNP certification or equivalent.
- Advance knowledge and troubleshooting of IP networking and TCP/IP.
- Advance knowledge of Switching, Routing (BGP), and Multicast (IGMP, PIM).
- Experience supporting a large-scale global network environment.
- Experience with scripting languages (ideally Python) and expertise with GIT and REST or JSON.
- Experience working with automation tools.
- Experience working with big data storage and warehousing tools, such as databases, Splunk.
- Strong Linux Shell (all utilities) experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
- Experience working with telecommunication providers, planning, procuring, and implementing telecommunication circuits.
- Previous experience demonstrating strategic thinking skills and maturity in tackling complex problems, dealing with people, technology, and processes.
- Experience planning for space, power, and structure cabling within data center environments.
- Ability to work well as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment.
- Good judgment, ability to evaluate short and long-term impact, and confidence to select and execute decisions and take full responsibility for results.
- Reliable and predictable availability.
11. BA in Global Information Systems with 8 years of Experience
- Experience in an internal or external consulting role responsible for driving global process and system change initiatives.
- Significant experience at a professional services, or other global firm that is aligned to an ITaaS model in a global environment.
- Successfully demonstrated experience with cloud and IT transformation initiatives.
- Experience with change management, preferably in a multi-national and distributed governance setting, by ability.
- Proven track record of delivering expected business benefits on challenging projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration, and patience.
- Ability to successfully and effectively manage at all levels of multiple projects.
- Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Strong customer orientation towards internal customers.
- Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional, and global level.
12. BA in IT Operations Management with 4 years of Experience
- Experience with network troubleshooting and incident management in a large and complex network or operations environment.
- Demonstrated experience using network management tools (e.g., Solarwinds Orion NPM/NCM) and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical customers, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities.
- Experience and understanding of handling confidential material.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage varied workload under pressure and time constraints, including escalation on demand.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills driven by a desire to empower customer success and a strong problem ownership orientation.
- Strong customer service skills with experience working in a service-oriented organization.
- Ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise in work products.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to partner with network engineers to identify the course of resolution.
- Experience in a research university or large enterprise.
- ITIL Foundations training.
13. BS in Network Security Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Experience with network security.
- Deep understanding of network security, including next-generation firewalls, IPsec VPN, firewall and switch configuration, wireless, and network design.
- Extensive experience implementing security- and compliance-driven changes.
- Experience documenting networking schemas and security regimens.
- Knowledge of policy and procedure enforcement.
- Ability to prioritize, manage, and optimize highly detailed, demanding, and technical tasks.
- Positive and flexible work ethic, including a willingness to work after hours on occasion.
- Experience with cloud networks and security, specifically in Azure.
- Demonstrated business and clinical knowledge with experience in healthcare.
- Ability to interpret vulnerability scan results, experience with scanning and penetration testing.
- Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
- Knowledge of endpoint protection.
- Experience with policy and procedure development, review, and assessments.
- Demonstrated business and clinical knowledge with experience in healthcare.
- Knowledge of Cisco networking products.
- Carrier and vendor management experience.
14. BS in Information Security with 5 years of Experience
- Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office 365 applications.
- Proven history within information security and privacy compliance.
- Knowledge of IT risk concepts in relating business needs to security controls.
- Can effectively convey complex concepts using verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Ability to work and remain calm in a fast-paced, pressurized environment.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects concurrently using exemplary time-management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco security products and product-specific practices, including firewalls, core network components, and associated management tools and methods.
- Detailed knowledge of firewall structure and placement, core networking topologies, load balancer implementations, and internal network segmentation techniques as they relate to the composition of a secure computing environment.
- Ability to work with teams that manage firewalls, virtual private networks, web protocols, and email security.
- Experience in configuring and implementing intrusion detection systems.
- Can build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, and external groups, as well as work in a collaborative environment.
15. BS in Cybersecurity Architecture with 7 years of Experience
- Experience in IT Operations, IT Security, IT Audit, or related area.
- CISSP, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security +, CISM, or GIAC certifications.
- Industry certifications from Cisco, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, AlgoSec, Akamai, or others.
- Strong technical skills relevant to Information Security, such as secure coding standards, ethical hacking techniques, security operations, cloud security architecture, SEIM, operating system security, vulnerability, and threat management.
- Strong knowledge and deep understanding of complex network security principles/network concepts such as (gateway, HTTP proxy, VLANs, DMZ, VPN, firewalls, SSL).
- Strong knowledge and skill across operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMWare.
- Experience with public cloud connectivity, DDOS mitigation, CDN, SD-WAN, CASB, and Cloud-Based Web Proxy.
- Experience with endpoint host-based protection technologies.
- Scripting knowledge (e.g., VB, PowerShell, Python, Java, Perl).
- Familiarity with Information Security industry standards/best practices and relevant regulations (e.g., SSAE16, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA, NIST, ISO27000, CobiT, ISF, OWASP, SANS).
- Analytical and detail-oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
16. BS in Cyber Defense Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Relevant work experience as a Network Security Engineer.
- Good knowledge of Network Security Concepts.
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
- Experience with network diagnostics, monitoring, and analysis.
- Hands-on experience in Cisco & Palo Alto firewalls.
- Hands-on experience on Proxy, Email & WAF Security Solutions in Forcepoint.
- Good exposure to Sandboxing technologies.
- Good exposure to SD-WAN technologies.
- Have worked in a cloud environment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Professional certifications (CCNP, CCIE R&S, CCSA, CCSE, PCNSE).
17. BA in Information Technology Leadership with 12 years of Experience
- Experience in managing information technology systems and projects for a large IT department.
- Working experience in managing people.
- Demonstrated success in matrix management and influence environments.
- Extensive experience in communicating with executive and operational management.
- Large-scale project or program management experience.
- Financial services or relevant industry experience (some combination of Insurance or financial services, automotive services, and/or travel services).
- Demonstrated ability to adjust focus to meet changing priorities, alterations in strategic directions, and shifting customer needs.
- Ability to manage executive-level internal and external relations.
- Ability to envision future requirements and integrate them into the development of technology directions, architectures, and initiatives.
- Experience leading technical efforts of project teams involving other managers and/or consultants.
- Able to commit to significant expenditures in carrying out principal duties.
- Demonstrated results in leading hard-working teams.
- Consistent track record of delivering results.
- Knowledge of and experience with both legacy and current platforms and tools.
- Familiar with outsourcing industry best practices, including offshore software development and management.
- Exceptional project management, consulting, negotiation, and customer service skills.
18. BS in Cloud and Network Security with 9 years of Experience
- Experience in working within the Cyber Security domain with Network Security as the major role, and working with large enterprises or any Financial institution.
- Extensive experience and expertise in Network Firewalls & Security products.
- Good exposure and experience in the emerging Technologies like Software Defined Networks (CISCO ACI), and Public Cloud.
- Experienced in Network Security implementations and architecture of Cloud Infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc).
- Proficient with Security Hardening and Compliance validation of Next Gen Firewalls.
- Experience in security design and providing consultancy in conjunction with security management.
- Must have the attitude to work effectively under pressure to prioritize project and BAU tasks per need/criticality.
- Excellent communicator, whether writing, speaking, or presenting.
- Ability to effectively manage critical situations as part of the daily BAU process.
- Added experience in network technologies and products - Firewall, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Routers, F5, Network Proxies.
- Possess excellent communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to anticipate problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Must be a dependable team player with strong business acuity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
- Possess an impeccable work ethic and a high degree of integrity.
19. BS in Wireless & RF Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Working knowledge of routing, switching, and network protocols, and how they are implemented.
- Knowledge of cabling specifications and standards.
- Proven, strong background in radio systems.
- Background and experience with Network Diagrams, both creation and editing.
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying cellular and radio solutions.
- Experience with cellular antennas and systems, including working with Neutral Cellular Systems.
- Knowledge of cellular interconnectivity, including IP addressing and protocols
- RF Engineering background.
- Good understanding of cellular radio technology and Wireless Carrier's Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Networks.
- Understanding of 3G/4G CDMA/GSM/LTE cellular protocols.
- Strong experience with MS Office, including Visio and Excel.
- CCNA/CCNE or other applicable certifications.
- Certified RF Engineer.
20. BA in Technical Support Services with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in related customer support.
- Experience in a technical support role.
- Basic understanding of networking - TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls.
- Understanding of network security principles.
- Working experience with any enterprise-class Cisco equipment.
- Experience with Microsoft Operating systems at an advanced user level.
- Experience with Microsoft Office ( Word, Outlook) at an advanced user level.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English (B2-C2 level).
- Formal Cisco certification.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work within a team.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to produce good documentation.
- Focused and results-oriented.
21. BS in Systems Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in IT helpdesk and system administration.
- Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructure.
- Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, data storage systems, and phone systems.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up.
- Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
- Experience with ITIL methodologies and processes, specifically Request, Incident, Problem, and Change management.
- Experience implementing and supporting enterprise solutions and platforms.
- Experience with Active Directory, including hosted services with M365/O365/OSX, Windows 10, and IOS.
- Experience with Email Archival Compliance.
22. BS in Systems Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Current Network or System certifications (Cisco, Security+, Network+, Linux).
- Knowledge of VMWare and virtual environments.
- Intermediate networking knowledge, including VLANs, Ether channel, Static/Dynamic routing, ACLs.
- Working knowledge of Advanced Networking techniques, including port aggregation, IPsec, VPN, IPS, route-maps and capture filters, STP, VLANs, Trunking, Static / Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF).
- Cisco ASA Firewall knowledge, including IP NAT, Object Groups, ASDM, and virtual contexts.
- Knowledge of F5 Big IP Devices, Juniper Firewalls, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (VoIP), and Cisco switches.
- Knowledge of Linux scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and achieve goals.
- Ability to multitask in a complex and fast-moving environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
23. BA in Telecommunications Operations with 2 years of Experience
- Previous telecommunications experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated investigative, problem-solving, analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Standby, overtime, and shift work with the ability to travel and work at various sites.
- Experience with diesel and portable generators.
- Experience with the use of off-road vehicles (ATV, snowmobile).
- Ability to work in harsh climate conditions.
24. BS in Network Testing and Quality Engineering with 9 years of Experience
- Strong background in VoIP and Mobility testing.
- In-depth knowledge of Legacy call systems/platforms.
- Author, execution, and tracking of test strategy/plans.
- Expert-level understanding of Diameter, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), executing and troubleshooting SIP Call Flow and SIP Call Processing Tests.
- Proven call processing and troubleshooting skills utilizing protocol analysis applications such as JDSU AcceSS7, Tektronix IRIS, Spectra2, and Wireshark.
- Hands-on experience with Ribbon elements, including EMS, PSX, GSX, SGX, BGCF, and SBC platforms.
- Experience in Mobility Network Architecture with emphasis on MSCs, HLRs, and SCPs.
- Experience with the following: Telecommunication Signaling Protocols SS7, ISUP, SIGTRAN, TCAP, GSM and GSM MAP, and CAMEL.
- Networking and Router experience for IP networks.
- Skilled in IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem).
- Expert-level understanding of IP protocols.
- Administration knowledge of server hardware equipment, including Sun, Oracle, and HP.
- Administration knowledge of multiple router types, software, and hardware, including Cisco and Juniper.