Erik Eitrem
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Experienced with network configuration, security management, and performance optimization. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex network issues efficiently. Strong understanding of network protocols and infrastructure management, ensuring robust and secure network operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Network Engineer
Swift Inc
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Monitored and maintained Cisco and Juniper based networks globally.
- Worked to design network flows to help streamline efficiency in customer based systems around the world.
- Monitored network availability real time via SMARTS
Network Engineer
United States Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided support for multiple WANs over a large geographical area. Proactive installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of network and security hardware including: Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, SONET, Symmetricom, cryptographic and telecommunications equipment.
- Upgraded WAN infrastructure at 70+ customer locations including multiple campuses; installed $12 million worth of equipment 3 months ahead of schedule with minimal service impacts.
- Delivered perfect communication services supporting several multi-billion-dollar satellite payloads into orbit.
Network Systems Technician
United States Air Force
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Designed and implemented Cisco based networks in 5 Countries; supporting 10,000+ customers at a time. Established an entire communications network from scratch for Coalition Forces' Air Base in hostile environment.
- Provided multiple written and oral briefings to visiting VIPs discussing systems in place, issues discovered, training opportunities, and possible upgrades for future expansion.
- Authored multiple step-by-step instruction guides to assist a 27 member team during device installation and troubleshooting. Reduced project dwell time 75%.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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United States Air Force
01.2016
Skills
- Hardware: Cisco routers and switches, Juniper routers and switches, Brocade switches, Promina, Symmetricom XLI / SSU, PC workstations and servers, terrestrial cryptographic equipment, Fireberd and SunSet test equipment, Canoga Perkins modems, CSU/DSU
- Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, JUNOS, Microsoft Windows 10, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98 and 95, DOS, UNIX, Linux
- Technologies: TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, OSI, Frame Relay, 10/100/1000BaseTX, fiber optics, T1/T3, OC3, OC12, OC48, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
- Network configuration
- LAN switching technologies
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- IP addressing and subnetting
- OSPF routing
- Network Troubleshooting Abilities
- DNS implementation
- Network security systems
- IP services
- Network device monitoring
- Wide area network optimization
- Networking and routing protocol expertise
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Firewall functionality
- Cisco switching expertise
- Network performance monitoring
- Routing protocol expertise
Certification
- Earned Certifications In:
- CompTIA Network+ Inactive
- CompTIA Security+ Inactive
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 9 years’ experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting mission critical network and security systems for the United States Armed Forces and allies.
- Primary COMSEC account manager maintaining more than 230 cryptographic items.
- Designed and implemented Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade based networks supporting 10,000+ customers.
- Developed and deployed key network systems supporting several multi-billion-dollar wide area networks spanning the globe.
- Self-starter excelling in challenging and evolving environments.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excel under pressure to complete any objective.
- Inactive Top Secret/SCI with SSBI and Poly Security Clearance.
- 3 years’ experience monitoring, maintaining, deploying and developing networking solutions for SWIFT inc.
Affiliations
- Air Force Retired
Timeline
Network Engineer
Swift Inc
01.2016 - 09.2020
Network Engineer
United States Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2016
Network Systems Technician
United States Air Force
01.2007 - 01.2012
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United States Air Force
Associates of Applied Science - Electronics Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force