Campus Network, Infrastructure, DC, SP Managers and Leads.

Managers,hiring and technical leads of campus networks,service provider networks and data centers, what kind of skills and experience are you looking out for in entry-mid level recruits?

In terms of skills, certifications, vendor knowledge etc. that you'd need the applicant to have to hit the ground running. I know this will vary widely between different organizations, but there will invariably be a common thread running through all.