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JOSHUA GILLENWATER

Saint Joseph,MO

Summary

Diligent professional with 7 years of work experience and a proven knowledge of advanced technology, risk management framework, and capacity planning. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill Cybersecurity/Network Engineer role at your company.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity/Network Engineer

United Fiber
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided security incident triage and response.
  • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, Calix, and Extreme to resolve issues affecting 1000s of customers.
  • Acquired and maintained advanced knowledge of networking protocols such as EIGRP, IS-IS, and OSPF.
  • Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
  • Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS OPERATOR AND MAINTAINER

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
05.2014 - 05.2023
  • Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
  • Document network support activities.
  • Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
  • Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
  • Create or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.
  • Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
  • Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.

NETWORK ENGINEER

VALIANT INTEGRATED SERVICES
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs and documentation.
  • Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
  • Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
  • Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
  • Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
  • Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
  • Install and configure wireless networking equipment.
  • Install network software, including security or firewall software.
  • Familiarity with different dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.

NETWORK ENGINEER

BMA
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Designs, implements, and maintains network configurations.
  • Maintains Risk Management Framework servers for the MTC. Builds, maintains and configures all RMF Servers.
  • Provides IT Technical Support for the MTC and its functional training teams.
  • Managed MCS and other related systems with IAVAs patches and updates.
  • Assisted team members in the installation, configuration and operation of the operating system(s), security and simulation software as necessary.
  • Responsible for TCP/IP networks and protocols. Tracks and reports system/software anomalies that are reported to system developers for corrections.
  • Maintained necessary information assurance protocols on stimulation/simulation systems that includes but not limited to: System lockdown procedures, operating system patches, and stimulation/simulation software patches.

TECHNICAL ANALYST

UNITED FIBER
10.2015 - 02.2020
  • Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
  • Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
  • Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
  • Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
  • Document help desk requests and resolutions.
  • Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
  • Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
  • Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NETWORK OPERATION AND SECURITY

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE

MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Saint Joseph, MO

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL
Savannah, MO
05.2007

Skills

  • Network system design
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Proactive and team player
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Proficient in Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Windows, and Linux

Certification

  • Cisco CCNA - Expired
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Expired
  • AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate - Expired
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Project+
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
  • ITILv4 Foundations
  • LPI Linux Essentials

Timeline

Cybersecurity/Network Engineer

United Fiber
03.2023 - Current

NETWORK ENGINEER

VALIANT INTEGRATED SERVICES
05.2021 - 02.2023

NETWORK ENGINEER

BMA
06.2020 - 04.2021

TECHNICAL ANALYST

UNITED FIBER
10.2015 - 02.2020

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS OPERATOR AND MAINTAINER

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
05.2014 - 05.2023

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NETWORK OPERATION AND SECURITY

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE

MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL

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