Dante Meola
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Bedford,MA
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Resourceful Network Engineer who consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approaches. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. Ten years of progressive IT experience.
Work History
Network Engineer
6 Years 1 Month- Monitored network capacity and performance, as well as diagnosed and resolved complex network problems.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Type-1 Encryptors and Encryptor Management.
- Engineered collateral WAN connectivity at multiple field site locations across the U.S.
- Provided firewall security and incident response.
- Demonstrated success in dealing with firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control and load-balancing.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Performed troubleshooting/installation for Juniper, Aruba Networks, General Dynamics TACLANE encryption devices and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Built firewalls on Classified Networks for future implementation.
- Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.
- Dealt with Department of Defense STIG's for DoD compliance throughout our networks.
Data Systems Administrator
2 Years 3 Months- Implemented and tested installation of Domain Controllers, VMware ESXI, Microsoft Exchange Server, CUCM, VCSA, WDS, WSUS, and servers in many other departments
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, and staging for field training exercises in order to train Marines to be prepared
- Resolved security and server problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support
- Optimized system security and performance with proactive changes such as creation of specific GPO's and implementing McAfee policies
- Worked alongside other IT professionals on multiple field training exercises on server infrastructures to maintain positive operations as well as to eliminate any problems that would arise
Data Systems Administrator Chief
4 Months- In charge of leading and mentoring a team of 20 other Data Systems
Administrators - Developed operational plans to conduct multiple field training
exercises - First point of contact for IT Administrator questions, problems, or concerns
- Ensured that the Marines under my charge got the proper training by teaching them in order to become successful in their line of work
Network and Systems Administrator
7 Months- Developed a network from scratch while deployed overseas with a
small chosen group of individuals - Maintained the Domain Site Transport Boundary (DSTB) which
allowed us to stay connected back to the United States - Configured the Cisco switches/routers, Juniper router, as well as
encryption devices for secured network access - Planned and implemented a strategy to create a Marine Corps
Windows 10 image while deploying them to 150 Marine Corps assets
keeping connectivity back to the United States
Cyber Network Operator
1 Year 9 Months- Configured cisco switches and routers to maintain mission readiness
with my team - Helped a battalion of 1,200+ marines with any IT problems that would
arise to include but not limited to, computer issues, network
problems, encryption devices, VOIP, Port Security, etc
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology
- I have completed my Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity Technology.
Master of Science - Cyber Management And Policy
- I have completed my Masters degree in Cybersecurity Management and Policy.
Associate of Arts - General Studies
- I have completed my General Studies with a focus on Computer Studies Associates degree while enlisted and continued my education online while working full-time.
Skills
Infrastructure planning
System upgrades
System Administration
Network Architecture
LAN/WAN
Palo Alto Firewalls
Juniper Systems Products
Aruba Networks
Type-1 Encryption Devices
Forescout
802.1x Authentication
Windows Server
VMware
Cisco Systems Products
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
DNS Server
Cisco LAN Switching and Routing
Cisco Networking Fundamentals
Active Directory Management
DoD STIG's
Accomplishments
Received a Team Excellence Award from MITLL as part of the Collateral Unified Wide Area Network Team.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Network Engineer
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Data Systems Administrator Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 05.2019Read More
Data Systems Administrator
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Network and Systems Administrator
United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 10.2018Read More
Cyber Network Operator
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 05.2018Read More
University of Marland Global Campus
Master of Science from Cyber Management And Policy
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science from Cybersecurity Technology
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts from General Studies
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References
- Justin Gyles (IT Systems Engineer Team Lead MITLL) (781) 879-4681
- David Coughlin (Network Engineer MITLL) (781) 999-0770
- Tom Quigley (COMSEC Manager MITLL) (781) 879-6107