David Reid
Marysville,CA
Summary
Resourceful System Administrator consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. over 10 years of progressive IT experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Network Administrator
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10.2020 - Current
- Configure IP routing table using OSPF protocol
- Expert in confirming and analysis on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama
- Create procedures to aid users and clients
- Experience using CISCO ISE
- Experience using service now for creating and updating tickets
- Experience managing call bridges with Microsoft Teams or Zoom
- Collaborates with the Enterprise Network Architect in designing innovative network solutions by analyzing and maintaining the network environments.
- Resolve Network access issues agency wide by providing expert technical support to the Helpdesk using Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Global protect VPN and Cisco ISE.
- Proficient with Wireshark network monitoring suit
- Configure monitor and maintain Router and switches
- Proficient with Cisco packet tracer network simulation suit
- Design LAN and WAN network
- Experience with configuring and maintaining SDWAN circuits
- Analyze and troubleshoot system abnormalities to increase uptime
- Configure and Monitor VLAN Trunks
- Proficient with GNS3 Network Simulation suit
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall deployment
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks Global Protect implementation
- Experience with SolarWinds Network Monitoring Suite
- Manages APC UPS batteries
- Installed and configure Cisco Meraki Switches, and Wireless Access Points
- Install Configure Nokia N9500 IP Switches
- Experience using SharePoint
- Experience using Splunk for Data ingestion and analysis
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
- Optimized network efficiency with the design and deployment of enterprise-wide infrastructure upgrades.
- Developed technical documentation, providing clear guidelines for system configurations and troubleshooting procedures.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating cost-effective contracts for hardware and software purchases.
- Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning.
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards, conducting regular audits and making necessary adjustments to network policies and procedures.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Designs, implement, configures, and maintain the Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
- Backed up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss.
- Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users..
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing networks, driving continuous improvement efforts within the organization''s IT landscape.
- Spearheaded migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms, resulting in improved functionality and ease of use for endusers.
- Championed the adoption of cloud-based solutions, resulting in cost savings and increased flexibility for the organization.
Telecommunications Electronics Technician II
BNSF RAILWAY
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Configure wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suit (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access)
- Created and maintained Access control List (ACL) based on roles
- Install network software and firmware on Consoles, Laptops, and other IP devices
- Proficient with the use of Cisco packet tracer network simulation tool
- Installed and configure Cisco Meraki Switches, and Wireless Access Points
- Designed of LAN and WAN network
- Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment
- Knowledge and experience in various network routing protocols, (BGP, OSPF)
- Installed and Configured and Global Protect VPN from Palo Alto Network
- Implement Security policies on the Palo Alto Network Firewall and Panorama
- Experience with MPLS circuits
- Experience with the Remedy ticketing system
- Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment
- Knowledge and experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mobile devices, and telecom
- Proficient with the use of service monitors to measure radio frequency, power, modulation, and deviation
- Installed configured IP cameras
- Develop and distribute ongoing updates/notifications for outages in progress
- Programmed, installed, and configure VIOP Telephones
Network Operation Analyst II
CENTURYLINK
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment
- Perform data analysis/trending on the network and applications as per predefined documented procedures
- Used the Bird spectrum analyzer to measure radio frequency and amplitude
- Trouble and installed Juniper routers and switches
- Troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Access points
- Proficient with Wireshark network monitoring suit
- Experience with the Remedy ticketing system
- Programmed and repaired the Kenwood NX 210 portable radios
- Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment
- Maintain logs of network activity
- Administer existing active directory environment
- Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues
- Provisioned, installed, and maintained High speed internet, for voice and business
- Proficient with Cisco packet tracer network simulation suit
- Worked extensively with various routing protocol, like BGP and OSPF
- Installs configure and maintains VPN tunnels
- Experience with Network Hardware including Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points
- Experience working with Internet and Private Network Solutions
- Configure and maintains Juniper switches and Routers
- Proficient PC skills in office applications and network connectivity configuration
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Computer Technology
RIO SALADO COLLEGE
Tempe, ArizonaBachelor of Applied Science - Network Operations
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Tucson, ArizonaIT Network Security
CUYAMACA COLLEGE
El Cajon, CA05-2022
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Routing Protocols Expertise
- Network Security Management
- Strong analytical skills
- Firewall Configuration and Management
- Network architecture design
- Network Performance Optimization
Certification
FCC License
Palo Alto Networks: PCCET
Palo Alto Networks: PCNSA
Timeline
Lead Network Administrator
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10.2020 - Current
Telecommunications Electronics Technician II
BNSF RAILWAY
06.2019 - 10.2020
Network Operation Analyst II
CENTURYLINK
01.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Network Operations
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
FCC License
Palo Alto Networks: PCCET
Palo Alto Networks: PCNSA
Associate in Applied Science - Computer Technology
RIO SALADO COLLEGE
IT Network Security
CUYAMACA COLLEGE
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