Bradley Meredith
Williamsburg
Summary
Results-driven Network Engineer with 15 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN, WAN and service provider infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Administrator
South Slope Cooperative Communications
North Liberty, IA
01.2015 - Current
- Implement and manage complex IP backbone service provider network utilizing various Cisco and Juniper routers
- Implemented ethernet circuits over DWDM hardware
- Design and implement Active Ethernet and XGS PON networks
- Designed and implemented all company enterprise network and security infrastructure
- Provide tier 2 and 3 support for company enterprise hardware and software
- Support company billing and auto provisioning software
- Maintain data and network security as well as write new Information Security Policies and Incident Response Plans
- Assisted in all company Disaster Recovery plans
- Manage company Azure Active Directory infrastructure
- Performed Proof of Concept (POC) for various vendors
- Implement Project and Change Management software
International Network Specialist
Roquette America Incorporated
Keokuk, IA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Tier 2 remote management and troubleshooting support for a 60+ site global organization
- Configured Cisco switches and routers to implement and expand a complex network
- Implemented network monitoring tools utilizing SNMP protocol
- Linux Shell scripting to ensure a reoccurring backup of global network configurations
- Participated in testing and implementation of company-wide IT Service Management Software
- Configured and maintained the DHCP and DNS server roles for the global company
Assistant Network Administrator
Henniges Automotive
Keokuk, IA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Physically traced and documented an entire manufacturing company network
- Performed hardware installs and software upgrades for user computers and time clocks
- Configured 3Com and Cisco switches to implement basic network functions
- Participated in the management of Microsoft Exchange and DC servers
Education
A.A.S - Information Technology – Network Specialist
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA05-2011
Skills
- Cisco and Juniper core routing
- OSPF, ISIS, BGP routing
- XGS PON Transport
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Network architecture design
- Network configuration
- Network security systems
- Networking and routing protocol expertise
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Voice over IP solutions
- Microsoft OS, Office, and Active Directory
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco CCNA-Cybersecurity
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Data Administrator
South Slope Cooperative Communications
01.2015 - Current
International Network Specialist
Roquette America Incorporated
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Network Administrator
Henniges Automotive
01.2011 - 01.2012
A.A.S - Information Technology – Network Specialist
Southeastern Community College