Deep understanding of cloud-native and traditional networking architectures. Proven experience designing and operating scalable, secure, and resilient networks in AWS, GCP, or Azure. Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols, VPNs, routing, and switching. Familiarity with hybrid connectivity setups (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Interconnect). Proficiency with packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, scripting, or software engineering mindset).