Network Switching Technician | Active Top Secret/SCI ___________________________________________________________
Skilled Network Technician Adept at rapidly and expertly addressing network faults for quick recoveries. Proponent of comprehensive preventive maintenance plans to prevent hardware and software faults. Ready to minimize disruptive technical issues and instantly respond to unforeseen networking faults. Offers maximal uptimes and optimal network performance. Approaches each repair and maintenance task with deep respect for network users and meticulous attention to technical detail. Ready to serve as first line of defense against network downtimes and business operations disruptions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2020 - Current
Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education.
Configured rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing.
Maintained thorough understanding of local area and wide area networking and components.
Dressed and installed fiber cabling and hardware.
Assessed and responded to network system alerts, prioritizing serious faults to rapidly address downtimes.
Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.
Supported project planning team to promptly address hardware and software problems and network emergencies.
Collaborated with networking personnel at providers and data centers to determine origination points for faults and recover from malfunctions.
Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability.
Installed patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates.
Worked with outside vendors for fiber installations and service.
Configured and maintained network backup and recovery procedures.
Performed tracing and patching operations for copper networks.
Assigned application access, security roles and permissions.
Evaluated security measures and made recommendations to network administrator for upgrades and changes.
Provided detailed reporting on performed maintenance and repairs to support overall network health and recovery efforts.
Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous computers in network, related systems administration and maintenance protocols.
Configured, monitored and maintained email applications and virus protection software.
Oversaw 28 desktops in Windows domain and installed firewalls to connect and protect users.
Performed system patches, service packs, hot fixes and new security configurations.
Managed security operations for 28 computers in network, related systems and maintenance protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Game Development
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
11.2025
Skills
Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations
Knowledgeable in TCP/IP protocols and network technologies, and LAN/WAN networks
Troubleshooted layer 1, 2, and 3 networks while maintaining cable management and can effectively repair fiber
Conducts periodic inspections of systems installations and repair activities Interprets inspection reports and implements corrective actions, documents inspection and maintenance actions
Trained teams of colleagues on the design and implementation of Network systems and IT based appliances/applications
Network Technician Air Force Jul/6/2020 – Current
Designed and constructed scripts daily for operators
Trained colleagues routinely with proper use of terminology and knowledge in the subject matter
Can communicate well with teams and work well with others to effectively troubleshoot issues in a network in a timely manner
Can professionally fill out many forms and paperwork to keep an organized and up to date record of many individuals and files
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