Gary Tankersley

Network Engineer with over 13 years of experience in IT/Telecommunications. Proficient in executing configurations for routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and WLAN controllers using Cisco hardware. Site Survey, equipment list, Research equipment for purchase, contact vendors, coordinate outages with the watch floor, meet with customers to discuss projects, and create a build list for Project Managers. Expert at developing network architecture diagrams, IT integration and documentation. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic work environment while providing guidance and monitor a team of resources to meet business needs. Excellent communication skills(written/verbal). Always ensuring transparency at all levels. TS/SCI

• CompTIA Security+ Certification ID: COMP001008515447
• ISC2 Official Certified in Cybersecurity Certification #1186919
• Associate Google Cloud Engineer (training completed, preparing for certification)
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate
• Cisco CCNA
• Cisco CCNA Security
• Cisco Wireless

• OSI
• TCP/IP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• Cisco Unity
• Cisco Call Manager
• VLANS
• HSRP/VIP
• VPN
• Circuits
• SSH
• Cloud Shell
• Remote / Local Access

Employment gap: 2021 - 2023

Left my job with Man Tech to work for my former employer CACI on a huge government contract that would be more financially rewarding and to develop a additional skillset in Cybersecurity. The contract was won by CACI but other companies protested, so it took an additional eight months before the contract was finalized, but in the end the government cut jobs instead of hiring additional people. Additionally I took time out of the job market because personal family matters my mother developed Dementia during this period and I had to take of her for a period of time until arrangement were made. During this period time I decided to better my self for re-entry in the market, I earned my ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification, Google Cybersecurity certificates, CompTIA Security + recertification, and I am currently train with Google to become a certified Google Associate Cloud Engineer. To earn extra money during this time period I turned my DJ/ music production hobby into a part time business.