Required Technical Skills:The resource MUST have the following skills and experience:Strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies, including switching and routingStrong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki solutionsProven experience working with F5 load balancersSolid understanding of TCP/IP networking and protocolsExperience with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGPRFP Request Terms of Reference for Consultancy ServicesUN Internal Page 3 of 4Strong experience with firewall technologies (Cisco Firepower and F5 AFM)Good understanding of networking in cloud environments (AWS or similar)Experience or knowledge of networking concepts in AWS (VPC, routing, securitygroups, connectivity)Good understanding of network security concepts and best practicesExperience working in ITIL-based environmentsProven troubleshooting and operational support experience in complex environmentsStrong knowledge of cybersecurity risk management processes and the ability toassess threat relevance, impact, and risk.Knowledge of enterprise LAN, data centre, and WAN technologies, including SD-WAN,DIA, MPLS, DNS, authentication services, and network monitoring.Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills, including critical thinkingwhen assessing vulnerabilities, threats, impact, and risk.The resource SHOULD have the following skills and experience:Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec)Experience with network monitoring and performance analysis toolsFamiliarity with multi-vendor environmentsRequired Soft Skills:Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a teamAbility to write documentation & reportsCreativity/ ability to find innovative solutionsWillingness to learn on the jobConflict management & cooperationStrong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindsetAbility to work closely with customers, demonstrating a professional and service-orientedattitudeExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenWillingness to learn and adapt on the jobAbility to work constructively with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, ensuringthat all team members can contribute.Ability to manage ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective manner and use feedback as anopportunity for development.Action-oriented approach with a strong commitment to producing and delivering qualityresults.Openness to new approaches and ideas, with the ability to adapt positively to change.RFP Request Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services