Cameron Kerr
Bonner Springs,KS
Summary
20+ years in network engineering and architecture Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Directory Services Skilled in Cisco IOS/NXOS/ACI Proficient with Cisco PIX/ASA OS: IPSec VPNs, NAT, and access list security Experienced with PAN OS for firewall, application, and URL rulesets Strong troubleshooting skills for WAN/LAN circuits (Frame Relay, ATM, T1, Ethernet, MPLS) Familiar with F5 platforms and software
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
Macquarie Group
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated incident response efforts during security breaches or other emergencies, containing threats quickly and efficiently.
- Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Architected high-availability networks incorporating redundancy at all levels for seamless failover during outages or maintenance events.
- Developed custom scripts for automating routine tasks, increasing productivity and reducing human error potential within the department.
Network Architect
Waddell and Reed
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided and implemented a strategic network architecture plan that is based on industry best practices, which is secure, scalable, reliable and flexible ensuring the needs of the business are met. Provided architectural expertise, direction and assistance to Key Business Leaders. Provided research on emerging technologies in support of Systems Development and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility. Primary areas of focus: Route/Switch, Security, F5 Load Balancing, Datacenter Nexus, Palo Alto Firewall, Aruba Wireless, and Physical Infrastructure
- Key Projects
- Microsoft TMG to F5 Migration
- Configured and modified several virtual servers, LTM traffic policies, iRules, APM authentication policies, and various other F5 services.
- F5 Hardware Migration
- Backup and restore multiple F5 configurations while cleaning up environment to support new iSeries hardware in the datacenter.
- Datacenter Decommission
- Help with the decommission of datacenters supporting Waddell and Reed while being merged into Macquarie and LPL services.
Enterprise Network Architect
AMC Theatres
06.2013 - Current
- Provided and implemented a strategic network architecture plan that is based on industry best practices, which is secure, scalable, reliable and flexible ensuring the needs of the business are met. Provided architectural expertise, direction and assistance to Business Analysts, System Administrators and Key Business Leaders. Provided research on emerging technologies in support of Systems Development and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility. Primary areas of focus: Route/Switch, Security, F5 Load Balancing, and Datacenter Nexus and Physical Infrastructure
- Key Projects
- ASA 5520 to Firepower 4120
- Configured and modified several multi-context ASA firewalls from active/standby pairs to active/active pairs based upon high performance and firewall capabilities.
- F5 Viprion 2250 Blade Migration
- Configured and modified several B2100 blades to meet the emerging needs of our website deployment on new B2250 blades.
- Cisco 4507 to Nexus 5596 Migration
- Configured and installed new Nexus 5596 to replace the End-of-Life 4500 chasses via VPC and port-channeling.
- Cisco UCS Installation
- Helped the System Administrators configure and migrate DMZ servers from IBM Blade chassis environment.
- Theatre Turn-Ups
- Help design and plan network installations at various theatres based upon build blueprints to accommodate and have network capabilities throughout the building
Networking Solutions Engineer
Sirius Computer Solutions
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Provide network consulting services to clients to implement best practices standard approach to existing and new infrastructure. Primary areas of focus: Route/Switch, Security, and Datacenter Nexus and Physical Infrastructure
- Key Projects & Accounts
- Account: Cattaraugus County (Lead Network Engineer) June 2012 – March 2013
- County network redesign and evaluation. Implementing Nexus 5500 switches for core routing and infrastructure in a flat network environment and building out new IP scheme for client. IPSec VPN tunnels between various ASA and Router devices for remote connectivity. Datacenter design with installation of racks and power.
- Account: Panera Bread (Lead Network Engineer) September 2011 – April 2012
- Colocation build out and network refresh which consisted of replacing existing 3750 switches stacks with Nexus 7000 switches. Also, upgraded their current firewall environment from Pix 515E to ASA 5585-X SSP-20 devices which improved performance dramatically once implemented and fully engaged with the Nexus 7000 switch infrastructure.
- Account: AMC Theatres (Lead Network Engineer) January 2010 – March 2013
- Rollout of 300+ theatres to implement a new network architecture which involved new core switches, access switches, and firewalls. This build out included deploying over 2000+ Cisco devices across the country which took roughly 9 months to accomplish.
Network Design Engineer
Tek Systems
- Client: Hillstone December 2009
- Contractor for short-term project to install a Cisco ASA 5505 for the Houston’s location on the Kansas City Plaza. Provided basic troubleshooting and cable management of the rack during installation.
- Client: MSI Systems Integrators January 2010 – May 2010
- Contractor for short-term project that involves network designs and network upgrades to Cisco equipment. Provide network designs in Visio 2007 for customer approval to start implementation of installing Cisco equipment to their remote locations while helping out with the mass configuration roll-out of Cisco equipment being distributed.
Network Engineer/Administrator
CLK Management, LLC
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Configured, managed, and administered over 50 various Cisco network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls. Managed and administered over 85 Microsoft Windows Servers, 10 Linux Servers, and 2 UNIX Servers. Researched and developed new network security measures on a consistent basis. Reviewed syslogs for different security breaches in the network and system environment. Modified and created different group policies to provide different aspects of security. On-call 24x7 for network/system related issues.
- Key Projects & Accomplishments
- Configured and deployed 2 private T1 circuits to customers’ locations with a couple of Cisco 1721 Routers and Cisco 5505 ASA Firewalls.
- Configured and deployed Cisco IPSec VPN clients that connected to various Cisco 5500 Series Firewalls.
- Researched and developed a new campus layout network design for preliminary deployment in the organization.
- In the beginning stages of re-designing the data center for better cable management, air flow, and server services.
Field Service Engineer II
Science Applications International Corporation
03.2004 - 03.2007
- Configured, deployed, and installed Cisco switches for several SAIC network managed systems. Configured multiple site-to-site Cisco IPSec VPN tunnels with Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewalls. Configured, deployed, and installed Windows Servers with use of Active Directory for several SAIC system managed customer customized systems. Support field operations while on-site at customer locations throughout the world. Hardware installation, repair, and troubleshooting of various PC computer systems, network equipment, video equipment, and electrical equipment. Software installation and troubleshooting on various Windows platforms including networking and TCP/IP. Focus and align CCTV line-scan and area-scan cameras to various engineered specifications. Pull and terminate various coax, Ethernet, and electrical cables with proper connectors.
- Key Projects & Accomplishments
- Researched and engineered different computer system platform specifications for SAIC systems.
- Install, optimize, test, and administer current SAIC customer systems through support contracts.
- Customer Service/Technical Support (Phone and On-Site)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Kansas City, MO06.2003
Skills
- PLATFORMS
- CISCO Firewalls
- CISCO Routers
- CISCO Switches
- CISCO Meraki
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Fortinet Firewalls
- F5 (LTM, ASM, APM, GTM)
- Aruba Wireless
- Operating Systems (Windows Server, Windows, MS-DOS, FreeBSD Unix)
- Software (MS Office, Exchange, SQL Server, Symantec Mail Security SMTP, Blackberry BES, SolarWinds NCM, UNIX BIND)
Certification
- Certified Cisco Network Associate - 2007
- Certified Cisco Network Professional - 2009
- Certified Cisco Internetwork Expert - Passed CCIE: R&S Written (2012)
- Cisco Certifications – Lapsed 2015
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
Macquarie Group
05.2022 - Current
Network Architect
Waddell and Reed
03.2020 - 05.2022
Enterprise Network Architect
AMC Theatres
06.2013 - Current
Networking Solutions Engineer
Sirius Computer Solutions
05.2010 - 06.2013
Network Engineer/Administrator
CLK Management, LLC
03.2007 - 07.2008
Field Service Engineer II
Science Applications International Corporation
03.2004 - 03.2007
Network Design Engineer
Tek Systems
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
DeVry University