A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field is required; this technical background is necessary for the role.
3+ years of experience in technical/application support, with demonstrated hands-on issue resolution, not just ticket triage.
Ability to read and understand code (e.g., Java, Node.js, SQL) well enough to identify bugs, trace logic, and make small, safe fixes.
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Working TCP/IP fundamentals — can explain what a subnet mask, gateway, DHCP scope, DNS resolution and a default route actually do, and troubleshoot with ping, tracert/traceroute, ipconfig/ip a, and nslookup/dig.
Hands-on configuration of at least a few of: router/firewall, managed switch, VLANs, wireless access points, VPN.
Comfort at a command line — Windows and at least basic Linux, and SSH into a device.
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