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Jason McCain

Senior Network And Cloud Engineer
WILLOW SPRING,United States

Summary

Accomplished engineer proffering extensive cloud monitoring, deployment and troubleshooting skills. Defined, built and maintained infrastructure using vendor-neutral and platform-specific tools. Organized and focused person with extraordinary leadership acumen. Experienced in evaluating and assessing client requirements and implementing infrastructure to solve identified problems. Harnessed on premises and cloud-native technologies to create scalable and user-centric systems. Strong negotiator with excellent value-driven solutions.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Network and Cloud Engineer

WorkSmart
Durham, NC
09.2021 - Current
  • Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
  • Reviewed existing systems and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Utilized modern cloud-native deployment techniques to design, plan and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems.
  • Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
  • Provided 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
  • Built and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows and virtual products.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
  • Resolved issues related to operational components for LAN, WAN and voice systems.

Senior Network Engineer

GA Solar Services
Durham, NC
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw company's entire network and related policies covering use, maintenance and infrastructure.
  • Established and monitored key performance metrics to verify consistent compliance with important networking standards.
  • Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
  • Implemented scalable, efficient and cost-effective network automation framework.
  • Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management.
  • Led planning and technical design activities for routine operations and special projects.
  • Monitored network activities to quickly detect and resolve operational and security issues.
  • Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
  • Deployed cloud-based network infrastructure, reducing on-site storage and hardware maintenance costs by 10%.
  • Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
  • Managed purchasing and installation of networking equipment such as core routers and switches.
  • Improved network operation by incorporating new technologies into existing designs.

Senior System Network Administrator

Cato Research
Cary, NC
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Performed network security design and integration duties.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
  • Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis and performance tuning.
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
  • Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
  • Worked with teams of talented software engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
  • Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
  • Reviewed existing systems and made recommendations for improvements.

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Premiere Communications & Consulting Inc.
Raleigh, NC
03.2012 - 02.2019
  • Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Designed Outside Cable Plant infrastructures according to project specifications.
  • Designed Internal Network infrastructures according to project specifications.
  • Facilitated installation processes to deliver project requirements on time.
  • Oversaw 15-strong team of engineering personnel.
  • Collected project information and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

California College-San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2008 - 02.2012

Skills

Network infrastructure administration

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Timeline

Senior Network and Cloud Engineer

WorkSmart
09.2021 - Current

Senior Network Engineer

GA Solar Services
01.2021 - 08.2021

Senior System Network Administrator

Cato Research
02.2019 - 01.2021

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Premiere Communications & Consulting Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

California College-San Diego
01.2008 - 02.2012

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