CALEB WALZ
Mount Orab,OH
Summary
Experienced Cisco certified network professional, I specialize in advanced routing and switching technologies. I am also skilled in F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM, with a deep understanding of application delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
Insight Global (Contract)
Cincinnati, OH
06.2026 - Current
- Implemented network security policies Checkpoint firewall
- Helped configure and deploy Cisco SD-WAN
- Administrator for F5 LTM's
- Maintained Cisco device updates
- Configured dynamic internet failover between datacenters
- Removed EIGRP from a large environment replacing with OSPF
Senior Network Engineer
TriHealth
Cincinnati, OH
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Led project making critical applications redundant across datacenters via F5 GSLB.
- Maintained F5 LTM/GTM/APM Environment; deployed new F5 hardware and migrated production tenants while avoiding downtime.
- Led Cisco ISE hardware migration project and orchestrated new code upgrades while avoiding downtime.
- Maintained Cisco ACI environment, provisioning the fabric for new servers and communications to the external traditional network.
- Managed Palo Alto firewall zones, NAT Policies, and Security Policies.
- Managed external DNS, collaborating with partners and vendors to deploy infrastructure and deliver operational support.
- Maintained WAN sites through installation and upgrades of Cisco networking equipment (switches/routers) and Cisco/Juniper wireless systems.
- Configured, maintained, and troubleshot EIGRP, enhancing network efficiency and reliability.
Contract Network Engineer
Smart Data (TriHealth)
Cincinnati, OH
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Primary F5 Engineer supporting LTM/GTM/APM environment.
- Maintained WAN sites through installation and upgrades of Cisco networking equipment and wireless solutions, ensuring optimal connectivity.
- Maintained WAN sites by installing/upgrading Cisco networking equipment and Cisco Wireless/Juniper Wireless.
- Developed LAB environment for Cisco ISE, BIG-IP F5, Cisco ACI, and Palo Alto Firewall to facilitate testing and validation of network configurations.
- Resolved trouble tickets by diagnosing network issues and coordinating solutions. and participated in on-call rotations.
Network Engineer
R+L Carriers
Wilmington, OH
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Configured, deployed, and administered Cisco networking equipment supporting 10,000+ employee WAN operations.
- Configured, deployed, and administered Aruba SD-WAN.
- Led project to switch from traditional Cisco local mode wireless to Meraki Wireless at the World Equestrian Center, FL.
- Led project to transition from traditional Cisco local mode wireless to Meraki Wireless, enhancing connectivity at World Equestrian Center, FL.
- Administered BGP routing environment.
Helpdesk Technician
R+L Carriers
Wilmington, OH
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for internal employees and remote logistics terminals.
- Managed and resolved tickets in internal ticketing systems, achieving prompt resolution of hardware and software issues.
- Administered user accounts and permissions, facilitating seamless access through password resets and Active Directory management.
- Administered user accounts and permissions, including password resets and Active Directory management.
- Assisted with deployment and configuration of office hardware and software updates, enhancing operational readiness for employees.
Advanced Repair Agent
Geek Squad
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Diagnosed and repaired complex hardware and software issues, enhancing customer satisfaction across diverse client base.
- Executed advanced component replacements, including motherboards, displays, and storage drives, ensuring device functionality and reliability.
- Advised clients on technical solutions, improving their operational efficiency and resolution of issues.
- Maintained detailed documentation of repairs and inventory management.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer Science and Applied Business
Ohio University, Lancaster Branch
Skills
- BGP
- EIGRP
- OSPF
- Switching
- BIG-IP F5 LTM/GTM/APM
- Cisco ACI
- Meraki
- Juniper Wireless
- Cisco Wireless
- Cisco SD-WAN
- Cisco ISE
- Palo Alto Firewall
- Cisco Firewall
- Network Automation
Certification
CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing, F5 Certified Administrator, Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core, Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation, CCNA, CompTIA A+.
Timeline
Network Engineer
Insight Global (Contract)
06.2026 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
TriHealth
02.2024 - 06.2026
Contract Network Engineer
Smart Data (TriHealth)
07.2023 - 02.2024
Network Engineer
R+L Carriers
08.2020 - 07.2023
Helpdesk Technician
R+L Carriers
09.2018 - 08.2020
Advanced Repair Agent
Geek Squad
05.2017 - 05.2018
Associate Degree - Computer Science and Applied Business
Ohio University, Lancaster Branch