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Experience & Skills\nExperience in:\nNetwork engineering\nNetwork support\nInfrastructure support\nStrong understanding of:\nRouting & switching\nWireless networking\nTCP/IP fundamentals\nComfortable with:\nCLI configurations\nNetwork troubleshooting\nInfrastructure diagnostics\nExperience working with:\nAruba (preferred but not required)\nCisco\nMikroTik\nUbiquiti\nSimilar networking platforms\nNice to Have\nAruba wireless experience\nISP / WISP environment exposure\nRF planning or wireless optimization experience\nNetworking certifications:\nCCNA\nCCNP\nAruba certifications\nMikroTik certifications\nExperience with:\nMonitoring systems\nPacket capture tools\nNetwork uptime optimization\nWhat a Typical Day Looks Like\nConfigure and troubleshoot network devices\nSupport wireless deployments and optimization\nInvestigate connectivity and performance issues\nMonitor infrastructure reliability and uptime\nCollaborate with teams on network improvements\nResolve technical incidents and 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