Esteve Perez
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DCMA Govt. Network Engineer
Leidos/TEKsystems
09.2025 - Current
- Install, configure, and encrypt around 482 Versa routers and Cisco switches for 88 government sites including DCMA HQ, supporting enterprise network migration efforts for DCMA, DFAS, MDA, and DLA while ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable connectivity across mission-critical environments.
- Created and maintained more than 1,107 network diagrams via Visio used for present & future physical site installations, documenting IP addressing schemes, VLAN assignments, and SOPs while coordinating with government agencies, project managers, and technical teams to execute successful network deployments and cutovers.
IBM Power Engineer
CDW
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Installed and configured full IBM Power Systems environments-including Power10 servers, storage, tape libraries, HMCs, and complete system racks-while performing DAS/NAS/SAN setup, virtualization, zoning, and regular PTF/IOS upgrades.
- Managed ongoing system administration by creating user profiles/privileges, performing tape backup and restore operations, and maintaining high availability across IBM i infrastructures learned and mastered from the ground up.
Network Engineer
PSM Partners/University of Chicago
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Established UAR Phase II, which successfully migrated 2,972 devices to new VLANs, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced network segmentation.
- Completed UAR Phase III, deploying and configuring 246 Cisco 9300 switches across 55 buildings, including provisioning, rack/stack setup, patching, and meticulous network closet organization.
- Contributed & led Ubiquitous WIFI sub-project team, which conducted surveys of 132 buildings using Ekahau software and provisioned over 640 Aruba Access Points to improve wireless connectivity across campus.
- Decommissioned Brocade ICX9750 Legacy switches for Device Upgrades also documented with make/model/serial to ensure proper tracking for disposal.
Network Communications Chief
United States Marine Corps
06.2019 - 07.2024
- Designed mission-specific network architectures and administered Cisco-based routers/switches, performing daily configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization using EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and RIP.
- Managed end-user support, resolving system issues and deploying VoIP phones, computers, printers, VTC systems, and standardized laptop configurations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cloud & Network Engineering - Microsoft Azure
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office/Suite
- Visio Typologies
- BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
- Cisco Router & Switch Configuration
- Network Security & CVSS
- Layer 1-7 Troubleshooting of TCP/IP
- OWASP
- Ethical Hacking
- Docker Containerization
- Typologies Physical & Logical
- Project Management
- Secret Clearance
- Helpdesk Management
- Active Directory & Group Policy Configuration
Accomplishments
- Community Leadership & Mentorship: Coach for the Phoenix Military STEM Academy wrestling team and founder/creator of a seasonal community run club (Spring-Fall 2025) that grew to 50+ members, organizing weekly sports activities, city events, and inclusive outreach initiatives.
- High-Impact Technical Leadership: Served concurrently as Network Chief and Platoon Commander, leading, training, and developing a 73-person communications platoon (Network Administrators, Data Systems Admins, Radio Operators, and Hardware Maintainers) while maintaining mission-ready technical operations.
- Executive-Level Communication: Delivered routine briefings to senior military leadership, translating complex network and operational data into clear, actionable intelligence to support high-level decision-making.
- Early Recognition & Project Excellence: Selected at age 19-over candidates with 5-6 years more experience-to lead a three-year, 62-person project, demonstrating exceptional leadership potential and high trust at an early career stage.
- Operational Efficiency & Risk Mitigation: Accelerated a 30-day gear turnover mission to 17 days with a five-person team, identifying and resolving $19M in potential liabilities through detailed inspections, significantly improving readiness and accountability.
- Global Technical Impact: Deployed across Japan, Australia, Iraq, Guam, Kuwait, Syria, and Germany to design, secure, and manage enterprise-level networks supporting all U.S. military branches and federal agencies including the CIA and FBI.
- Mission-Critical Infrastructure Security: Implemented and enhanced network architecture in high-risk and hostile environments, strengthening defenses against cyber and physical threats and improving operational efficiency for military and intelligence operations.
Languages
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
- Hebrew
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Russian
Limited
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
DCMA Govt. Network Engineer
Leidos/TEKsystems
09.2025 - Current
IBM Power Engineer
CDW
03.2025 - 09.2025
Network Engineer
PSM Partners/University of Chicago
07.2024 - 12.2024
Network Communications Chief
United States Marine Corps
06.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cloud & Network Engineering - Microsoft Azure
Western Governors University