ANTONIO BOOTH
Picayune,MS
Summary
Network systems professional supporting enterprise security, access control, and infrastructure modernization. Reviews Tenable findings, coordinates remediation, supports Palo Alto firewalls, 802.1X rollouts, Trellix ePO controls, and AWS/Azure migration activities to strengthen protection, reduce access issues, and improve operational reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Systems Administrator
ECS Tech — National Data Buoy Center
, Mississippi
09.2024 - Current
- Maintain and support Palo Alto firewall and Brocade network systems to meet operational, security, and compliance requirements for NDBC infrastructure.
- Validated network security posture, reviewed firewall behavior, and tracked remediation of findings to support compliance and system-hardening activities, including urgent vulnerability response according to approved guidance.
- Review daily Tenable vulnerability scan results, research known vulnerabilities, explain risk and remediation steps, and coordinate resolution with technical teams and stakeholders.
- Support 802.1X LAN implementation by coordinating switch-side configuration, Windows RADIUS/NPS requirements, endpoint access behavior, and validation testing.
- Update and maintain CRL certificate requirements used for wireless access to help users and devices authenticate properly.
- Managed Trellix ePO policies to enhance endpoint security and control removable media access. for endpoint security and removable-media controls.
- Support Active Directory administration, including new-hire accounts, access requirements, and related directory updates.
- Collaborated with NOAA stakeholders and technical teams on modernization efforts, facilitating on-premises infrastructure and service migration to AWS and Azure environments.
- Specify wireless infrastructure requirements and conduct NDBC wireless coverage surveys using NetSpot to identify coverage gaps and support upgrade proposals.
- Utilized scripting and repeatable troubleshooting procedures to enhance administration, reporting, and operational consistency while coordinating with technical teams on Windows, Linux, and secure file-transfer issues.
Network Engineer
RIVA Solutions, Inc.
National Data Buoy Center, Mississippi
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Designed, configured, and maintained Palo Alto firewall policies and Brocade switching infrastructure to support network security, availability, and compliance.
- Developed and implemented network security protocols, enhancing data integrity and safeguarding NDBC data buoy networks from unauthorized access.
- Analyzed firewall logs and network traffic to identify security concerns and troubleshoot connectivity issues, supporting effective incident response.
- Managed Aruba wireless controller settings and monitored wireless infrastructure, resolving performance and access issues to maintain optimal connectivity.
- Collaborated with IT and security teams to plan network upgrades, firewall rule changes, and infrastructure improvements supporting future scalability.
- Implemented and managed monthly backup procedures for on-premises data to AWS cloud infrastructure.
Network Administrator II
ValidaTek, Inc.
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered network security measures, including firewalls, port security, and access controls, ensuring protection against unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Troubleshot and resolved EtherChannel and network connectivity issues to maintain stable operations.
- Developed and documented network configurations, standards, and procedures, enhancing consistency and scalability across network operations.
Network Administrator
ValidaTek, Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with IT teams to plan and implement network upgrades, enhancing system reliability and capacity.
- Utilized Splunk dashboards to monitor and analyze system and network performance metrics, facilitating effective troubleshooting.
- Optimized Splunk configurations to improve performance monitoring and ensure data accuracy.
Network Operations Center Technician
Phaci, Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Tracked and prioritized network incidents and service requests, ensuring accurate handoff and timely resolution.
- Resolved ServiceNow incidents and requests, minimizing network downtime.
- Collaborated with team members and departments to effectively troubleshoot complex network issues.
Service Desk Analyst
Abacus Solutions Group
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Delivered end-user technical support for hardware, software, account access, and permissions, ensuring seamless user experience.
- Escalated high-priority issues to IT teams to facilitate prompt resolution and minimize downtime.
- Installed, configured, and upgraded operating systems and applications on user devices to maintain optimal performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Information & Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2027
Skills
- Network Security: Palo Alto firewalls, Brocade switching, firewall policy review, access controls
- Vulnerability Management: Tenable scan review, risk triage, remediation coordination, urgent vulnerability response
- Wireless & Access: Aruba wireless, 8021X, Windows RADIUS/NPS, CRL certificates, NetSpot surveys
- Cloud infrastructure: AWS backups, AWS/Azure migration support, on-premises infrastructure
- Systems Administration: Windows support, Active Directory, account/access administration, hardening support
- Endpoint automation: Trellix ePO/device-control support, PowerShell/Python/R scripting, Linux/file-transfer coordination
- Network security protocols
- Threat assessment
- Active Directory
Personal Information
Title: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | NETWORK ENGINEER | CLOUD & SECURITY OPERATIONS
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) — Cisco, 2025-07
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — AWS, 2023-02
- CompTIA A+ — May 2023
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals — June 2022
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals — August 2022
Affiliations
United States Air Force Reserve — CSS, Human Resources & Administration
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- United States Air Force Reserve — 403d Operations Group (AFRC), Keelsers AFB, MS | November 2023 – Present
- CSS, Human Resources & Administration Journeyman | AFSC: 3F031
- Support CSS human resources and administrative operations for the 403d Operations Group, including personnel program management, correspondence, expense tracking, workflow management, and leadership support.
- Provide administrative support to the 403d Operations Group and the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters mission, using UTAPS and MIIPDS to support member accountability, duty participation, orders, and duty-record processing for pay.
- Hand-selected for a 31-day ADOS tour to reduce overdue evaluations across 5 squadrons and 200+ members, improving evaluation readiness, accountability, and command visibility.
- Coordinate myEval actions with commanders, chiefs, supervisors, and squadron leadership to resolve administrative gaps and strengthen personnel program execution.
- Process 50+ CRI orders, execute UTAPS actions, and support administrative requirements with speed, accuracy, and reliability.
- Apply IT troubleshooting skills to restore office capability by configuring network printers, verifying DHCP settings, and mapping devices to workstations.
- Improved commander reporting by enhancing an R-language reporting script used for monthly value mapping and Excel-ready reporting products.
- Received the 403d Chiefs Group Chiefs Choice Award for contributions to the 403d Wing mission, upon the recommendation of CMSgt Alexandria E. Sneed, Senior Enlisted Leader, 403d Operations Group.
Timeline
Network Systems Administrator
ECS Tech — National Data Buoy Center
09.2024 - Current
Network Engineer
RIVA Solutions, Inc.
04.2021 - 09.2024
Network Administrator II
ValidaTek, Inc.
12.2020 - 04.2021
Network Administrator
ValidaTek, Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2020
Network Operations Center Technician
Phaci, Inc.
10.2017 - 03.2018
Service Desk Analyst
Abacus Solutions Group
05.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Information & Assurance
Western Governors University