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Strongly preferred: CCIE or equivalent\narchitect-level credential; network automation (Python / Ansible); ERPS / MSTP design; ITIL 4.\nTools Required\n\nStandards & Access: 802.1X, VLAN segmentation, DNS, DHCP for secure network access and\nsegmentation.\n\nHigh-Availability Architecture: ERPS and MSTP ring topologies for perimeter resilience and cable-\ncut survivability.\n\nAutomation: zero-touch-config and scripting (Python / Ansible) for standardized, rapid deployment.\n\nMonitoring & Vendors: NetBox, SolarWinds, PRTG and Syslog analysis; Cisco / Juniper / Arista\nplatforms; hardware / firmware EOL refresh.\nSalary Range\n$54.81 - $86.54 USD (Hourly)Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.\nFurther, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. 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