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Gerrit Mikesell

Cheyenne,WY

Summary

I am a motivated and result driven Network Engineer that has accrued seven years experience in the Network Administration and Engineering field. I gained five years of experience and professional training while serving in the United States Marine Corps, and currently work for Dish Network. I am pursuing my CCNP and enjoy benefiting myself and my team with continual learning. I pride myself on being a hard working and creative individual, that will tackle any task with enthusiasm and critical thinking skills to find a solution to any obstacle.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Dish Network
07.2022 - Current

My responsibilities include:

  • Nationwide Network Operations including configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN.
  • Multicast and Unicast routing, troubleshooting, and enhancement.
  • Daily hands on with Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances, and Checkpoint Firewalls.
  • Occasional hands on with Juniper and Linux systems.
  • Cradlepoint modem deployment and management as it pertains to their wireless applications.
  • Daily use of advanced monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Solarwinds, VideoBridge, and Netbrain.
  • Remote Access VPN/Duo Authentication management.
  • Thorough and detailed project planning prior to conducting changes to ensure the minimum customer impact as well as mitigate errors in implementation.

Network Administrator/Network Manager

United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 07.2023

My responsibilities included:

  • The configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of Department of Defense LAN and WAN.
  • The physical installation and management of Cisco routers, Cisco switches, and Fortigate Firewalls.
  • Backing up data on regular basis and consistently updating disaster recovery procedures to prepare for security incidents.
  • Providing advanced troubleshooting and testing to mitigate network downtime.
  • Handling multiple simultaneous deployment projects against strict deadlines.

Skills

  • Multicast and Unicast Routing and Switching
  • Wireless Cradlepoint modem deployment and management
  • Remote Access VPN/Duo deployment, management, and optimization
  • SolarWinds management and optimization
  • Network hardware and software upgrading and optimization
  • Disaster recovery procedures
  • Cisco ASA, Router, and Switch configuration, troubleshooting, and management
  • Checkpoint Firewall configuration and management
  • Some knowledge of Juniper and Linux systems
  • Large scale network project planning and implementation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Proficient use of troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Netbrain, and VideoBridge
  • Configuration of routing protocols such as BGP/EIGRP/OSPF/IS-IS/etc
  • Ability to adapt and adjust to different environments/Network requirements

Personal Information

Work Authorization , US Citizen Employment ~ Type Full-time ~ On-site/Salaried preferred

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (2021 - 2024 , expired in February, currently pursuing CCNP.)
  • Fiber Optic Installer, Electronics Technician Association Int'l (2019 - 2023)

Timeline

Network Engineer

Dish Network
07.2022 - Current

Network Administrator/Network Manager

United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 07.2023
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (2021 - 2024 , expired in February, currently pursuing CCNP.)
  • Fiber Optic Installer, Electronics Technician Association Int'l (2019 - 2023)

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