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Joseph Albarran

Carbon Cliff,IL

Summary

Experienced Layer 2/3 Network Engineer with 20+ years of expertise in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise network infrastructure. Skilled in Cisco networking, VLAN configuration, VoIP systems, network security, and troubleshooting complex Layer 2/3 issues. Strong proficiency in Cisco CUCM, Call Manager, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), DNS/DHCP, and SD-WAN. Extensive experience in enterprise network migrations, system integrations, and optimizing network performance for corporate, and military environments. Adept at ensuring high availability, security, and seamless connectivity in large-scale network deployments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infrastructure Engineer

John Deere
Moline, IL
07.2021 - Current
  • Manage and configure Cisco CUCM clusters, ensuring high availability and system security
  • Lead network migrations and VLAN transitions, resolving IP conflicts and optimizing performance
  • Perform firmware updates, network troubleshooting, and switch/router configurations
  • Oversee Session Border Controller (SBC) infrastructure and migration to Microsoft Teams Voice
  • Manage DNS/DHCP configurations for seamless connectivity

Infrastructure Analyst

Communication Engineering Company
Hiawatha, IA
07.2012 - 07.2021
  • Upgraded CUCM clusters (v7.0 to v14.5) to enhance VoIP and enterprise communications
  • Led VLAN segmentation and network migration projects, improving efficiency
  • Converted Avaya systems to Cisco across 5,000+ endpoints, integrating SIP trunks and SBCs
  • Configured and managed Cisco Prime for network monitoring and optimization

Telecommunications Technician II

Advanced Systems Technology, Inc
Lawton, OK
11.1999 - 04.2011
  • Designed and deployed Layer 2/3 networks, including VLAN configurations and routing protocols
  • Configured Cisco switches, routers, VoIP systems, and Call Manager (CME)
  • Planned and implemented remote site network connections using T1 circuits
  • Provided LAN/WAN network support, subnetting, and multicast routing

Education

Advanced Network & Telecommunications Training -

Skills

  • Cisco Networking
  • Layer 2/3 Networking
  • Routing Protocols
  • VoIP & Unified Communications
  • DNS/DHCP Configuration & Management
  • SD-WAN & Network Security
  • Network Performance Monitoring & Optimization
  • Enterprise Network Migrations & System Integration

Certification

  • Cisco Call Manager v4.0 Certification, Cisco, 01/01/09
  • Microsoft Voice & Skype for Business Deployment Training, 01/01/17
  • Session Border Controller (SBC) Support Training, Ribbon Ramp, 01/01/17

Additional Information

U.S. Army Veteran (SSG, Operations NCO, Movement Control Specialist, 1981-1999), Experience in global network operations, logistics, and IT infrastructure planning

Timeline

Infrastructure Engineer

John Deere
07.2021 - Current

Infrastructure Analyst

Communication Engineering Company
07.2012 - 07.2021

Telecommunications Technician II

Advanced Systems Technology, Inc
11.1999 - 04.2011

Advanced Network & Telecommunications Training -

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