Question

ls it important to have Linux skills for a Networking career?

Answer 1

For server related work. It is definitely a plus. but not a must though.

Answer 2

its not a must but it gives you a huge advantage and will make your life a whole lot easier

Answer 3

its important because network engineering is broad not only will you be dealing with routers, switches, etc but also internet , mail servers of which most o those run very stable on linux. Plus the world is going open source so why not get the linux skills you never know when you will need them.