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Anastasia NADRAGA

Austin,TX

Summary

Cyber Security Network Engineer and IT Professional with 4+ years of experience, primarily focused on cyber security and how businesses can benefit from different aspects of it. My skills range from network monitoring for the presence of threats and misconfigurations that may pose a risk to the business to working with machine learning and algorithms. Currently working on defensive technical security with a keen interest in digital forensics, incident response and overall security operations. The objective is to understand how businesses can benefit from defensive cyber security and how to best implement it into a business without disrupting value-generating operations. Additional areas of focus include threat hunting, working proactively to seek out weaknesses and stealthy attackers, conducting pen tests, and reviewing vulnerability assessments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cyber Security Network Engineer

SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • ADVA, Alcatel, Ciena, Cisco, Nokia & Juniper network infrastructure support
  • Ensured Cell Tower Backhaul and Wavelength circuit functionality which power the internet for entire cities
  • Ensured network switch configuration file is properly encoded
  • Performed turn up testing for cell towers (MAC Swap Looping + MAC Validation testing) with other telecommunication companies
  • Coordinated intrusive network testing to verify network limitations when requested by client
  • Ensured EPL and EVPL layer 2 circuit functionality
  • Assisted Network Engineers, Project Managers and Field Technicians with mission critical level support.

Enterprise Technical Support - Network Diagnosis & Repair

SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • RAD, Cisco and Juniper network infrastructure support
  • Verified EPL and EVPL circuit operation and functionality using VPLS and MPLS
  • Provided VoIP support for trunking SIP and PRI telephony networks
  • Unified Communications over DOCSIS and Hosted Voice (Ring Central + WebEx)
  • Video - SBB, STB, FC+, Remote PHY FC+, IPTV, DTA, VMDTA and Pro Idiom cable box support
  • Data - EP-LAN, FIA, DIA, Managed WiFi and Dark Fiber technical troubleshooting
  • VLAN traffic monitoring and tracing
  • VoIP call tracing
  • Utilized CLI for circuit investigation + traffic tracing
  • Verified fiber optic levels + remotely assisted field ops
  • Performed endpoint circuit traceroutes.

Technical Support Professional

BIGCOMMERCE
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supported the internal Client Success department by providing technical support to internal and external members of the SaaS platform
  • Utilized HTML, CSS and JavaScript when investigating a resolution to reported software issues + managed Jira ticket updates for code management
  • Common elements included reconfiguring server side DNS settings while ensuring PCI compliance and following cybersecurity practices involving SSL installation support.

Network Engineer

WIRESTAR NETWORKS
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assisted with heat map analysis to help avoid microwave interference and loss of signal or disruption in large apartment complexes
  • Utilized electrician's blueprints to perform cost analysis of network material needed prior to new neighborhood construction
  • Utilized builder's blueprints to scale and model network systems including security systems and VoIP phone lines
  • Assisted the VP with scaling and developing the power supply feedback by using physics and mathematics to design an internal network for a new Texas A&M University building
  • Infrastructure design included security systems such as camera and audio, remote door locking capabilities, programmable RF-ID badges/access control cards
  • Performed Quality Assurance for the CEO by going on-site to verify infrastructure installation integrity
  • If not meeting a definite protocol (i.e., no wires above ground), document and compiled a report regarding the next steps that would need to be taken to improve the installation quality
  • Coordinated with technicians to resolve any issues within the next 24 hour period
  • Performed inventory audits
  • Investigated location of unknown/disconnected or stolen equipment and updated database to reflect correct information
  • Provided full stack network support
  • Monitored throughput and other network vitals (e.g., RSSI, SNR) to diagnose and address potential issues
  • Configured and provisioned new equipment utilizing hardware from Cisco, Ruckus, IgniteNet, Cambium Networks, and Ubiquiti
  • Maintained and monitored various enterprise network systems for restaurants, local and state businesses + offices, Texas A&M University, large and medium sized apartment complexes, and maintained the entire general consumer level network for the company
  • Configured commercial networks in cloud management systems based on factors such as hardware and client site location prior to site installation
  • Created or updated documentation for all SOPs.

Education

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Computer Science -

Collin College in Texas
01.2017

Skills

  • Performance Improvement
  • Access Control
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Firewall Management Tools
  • Network Performance Monitoring
  • Equipment Configuration
  • Network Configuration
  • Excellent Presentation Skills
  • Circuit Management
  • Access Issue Resolution
  • Datacenter Network Implementations
  • Remote Work Support
  • User Credential Management
  • DNS Implementation

Url Portfolio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/BatLAN

Timeline

Cyber Security Network Engineer

SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE
02.2023 - 08.2023

Enterprise Technical Support - Network Diagnosis & Repair

SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE
10.2022 - 02.2023

Technical Support Professional

BIGCOMMERCE
08.2021 - 04.2022

Network Engineer

WIRESTAR NETWORKS
02.2020 - 10.2020

Associates of Applied Science Degree in Computer Science -

Collin College in Texas
Anastasia NADRAGA