Connor Alexander
12524 W. 1st Ave. Airway Heights,WA
Summary
Information-driven engineer with over 10 years of experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN infrastructure. Offering exemplary planning, project management, and communication talents. Overcomes challenges as a well-rounded leader, team member, and self-sufficient engineer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Engineer
Upstart Cyber
Dallas, TX
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Train customer staff on how to use the Forescout product.
- Deploy and operate the Forescout product.
- Assist with bringing and maintaining cybersecurity compliance to our customers.
Network Engineer
CDO Technologies
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Administered, maintained and improved Fairchild AFB network of over 450 network devices supporting 5000+ DoD personnel and partners. Creating and updating network topologies and documentation. As well as, adhering to and enforcing strict security guidance and configuration management.
- Worked to relieve network switch bottleneck. Facilitating rapid upgrading of 250+ access layer switches in mere days instead of potential months.
- Identified imminent expiration of crucial security keys that had gone previously unnoticed. Worked with Air Force PKI to acquire and load new security keys without any interruptions to the network. Configured automated alerts for all management solutions on the network to avoid future potential outages.
- Remedied previously corrupted bench stock switches due to OS version failure. Returned equipment to proper working order and redeployed to the network.
- Modernized classified network of 70+ switches. Transitioned from Cisco ISE to Forescout, and doubled the classified video teleconferencing footprint across Fairchild AFB. Configured traffic shaping to mitigate the increase of traffic going through limited bandwidth connections.
Network Infrastructure Supervisor
United States Air Force
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
06.2013 - 07.2021
- Design and implement LAN solutions supporting Department of Defense and coalition forces during large scale national security exercises.
- Perform expert configuration and troubleshooting of routing, switching, VoIP, wireless technologies and cryptographic equipment on unclassified and classified DoD network.
- Supervise and mentor 13+ network technicians on information security and troubleshooting best practices.
- Implement and monitor 802.1X and Identity Service Engine network security solution.
- Contribute to accurate and detailed network documentation.
- Facilitate full physical and logical network vendor transition from Cisco and Juniper consisting of 300+ switches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Network Operations And Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2024
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03.2019
Network Administration And Information Technology
Cyber Transport Technical School
Biloxi, MS03.2013
Skills
- Large scale project management and technical migration
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proven figurehead and team member in fast-paced, no-fail environment
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
Accomplishments
- Coordinated a 13 man team to identify requirements and install 40 network switches and 7 cryptographic devices in support of Air Mobility Commands largest exercise with 4,000 U.S. troops, 60 aircraft, and 400 coalition members participating.
- Led 8 man team, dedicated 144 hours to refurbish 6,000 uniform items to be used by U.S. troops at Ali Al Salem Air base, Kuwait and surrounding joint bases. Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from Command Chief Master Sergeant Chad T. Welch.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Engineer
Upstart Cyber
10.2024 - 12.2024
Network Engineer
CDO Technologies
07.2021 - 09.2024
Network Infrastructure Supervisor
United States Air Force
06.2013 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Network Operations And Security
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Network Administration And Information Technology
Cyber Transport Technical School