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Jeremy Simmerman
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished Lead Network Engineer with a proven track record at multiple levels; adept in network security management, experimental system integation and project management. Spearheaded major design and implementation projects, significantly enhancing system efficiency and security. Skilled in risk assessment and disaster recovery planning, ensuring robust network infrastructure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Network Engineer
Joint Modernization Command
08.2023 - Current
- Lead Network Engineer and Architect responsible for the overall design and implementation of the Army's premier experimentation event.
- Led meetings with departmental managers to review project status, propose changes and draft action plans.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
Deputy Managing Director
White House Communications Agency
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the enterprise communications systems and 300 personnel supporting the President, Vice-President, National Security Council and Executive Office of the President for all classification levels.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Cybersecurity Manager
White House Communications Agency
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Led a team of 80 cybersecurity professionals responsible for the detection, protection, mitigation and eradication of cyber threats against networks supporting the President
- Responsible for the overall yearly accreditation and compliance of 11 networks supporting the President
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
Service Delivery Manager
NATO Communications and Information Agency
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the delivery of Infrastructure and Datacenter services to internal and external customers.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of local-area service market, applying data on competition and service areas to enhancing commercial outreach efforts.
- Participated in drafting service budgeting, advising on areas of possible improvement to reduce costs and service delivery times.
- Facilitated completion of deliveries and verified documentation.
- Coordinated new hire recruitment, training and development.
Senior Network Engineer
Combined Arms Center
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Oversaw command's entire network and related policies covering use, maintenance and infrastructure spanning the continental United States
- Established and monitored key performance metrics to verify consistent compliance with important networking standards during a country-wide systems upgrade
- Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management in the development of protocols to support military to military communications with multi-national partners
Education
Master of Arts - Information Technology Project Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2004
Skills
- Project management abilities
- Network Security Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Network architecture design
- Risk Assessment
- Network security architecture
Accomplishments
- Successfully conducted a $350 million data-center migration in support of the President without experiencing any downtime
- Conducted a top-to-bottom audit of NATOs workforce within the Service Area resulting in being able to hire additional support without incurring costs
Affiliations
- AFCEA
- Signal Corps Regimental Association
- ISC2
- CompTIA
- American Association of Information Technology Professionals
Certification
CISSP - 2023
ITIL - 2017
CCNA - 2013
CompTIA Security+ - 2012
CompTIA A+ - 2005
Hobbies
I am an avid home-lab builder deploying full stack capabilities within my home environment. This includes the full network and security stack as well as maintaining servers, virtual machines, and containerized deployments. I additionally deploy some of my own services to the internet for usage while hosting those services at home.
Interests
Timeline
Lead Network Engineer
Joint Modernization Command
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Managing Director
White House Communications Agency
07.2021 - 07.2023
Cybersecurity Manager
White House Communications Agency
07.2020 - 06.2021
Service Delivery Manager
NATO Communications and Information Agency
06.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Network Engineer
Combined Arms Center
11.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Information Technology Project Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Slippery Rock University
CISSP - 2023
ITIL - 2017
CCNA - 2013
CompTIA Security+ - 2012
CompTIA A+ - 2005
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