JOSUE A. DELEONJIMENEZ
Sneads Ferry,NC
Summary
Network Engineering Officer with 20+ years of proven experience in personnel management, operational and strategic planning, and network operations. Adept at leading diverse teams of fifteen or more personnel in dynamic and highly collaborative environments. Possess a broad background in IT project management developed from supplying network and telephony services and simultaneously providing technical problem-solving support for local and deployed communication teams. Demonstrated mental agility, critical thinking, and collaboration skills to incorporate new capabilities and drive efficiency with limited resources. Career supported by progress toward a Bachelor in Cybersecurity degree and training for Cisco Certifications in Routing and Switching. Currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineering Officer
United States Marine Corps
08.2024 - Current
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, actively seeking opportunities for optimization across various aspects of operations.
- Delivered reliable products by rigorously adhering to industry standards throughout the design process.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential projects considering factors such as cost implications, resource availability, time constraints and feasibility analysis leading informed decision-making process.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in workflows and implementing targeted improvements.
- -Designed and engineered global enterprise LAN/WAN for implementation in training and real-world operations to include interoperability with allied partners worldwide.
- Lead Network Engineering Officer for the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force providing manpower management, network management and administration, and operational excellence across multiple training, real-world, and joint operational environments.
Network Engineering Officer
United States Marine Corps
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Designed detailed budget for engineering equipment and projects.
- Designed and executed training sessions for personnel helping them gain a better understanding of engineering concepts, techniques and best practices leading to improved overall performance.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement based on technical specifications provided during bid submission process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive project plans and achieve desired outcomes.
- Designed and engineered global enterprise LAN/WAN for implementation in training and real-world operations to include interoperability with allied partners worldwide.
- Lead Network Engineering Officer for the 9th Communications Battalion providing operational assistance and support to over multiple geographically separated units during Humanitarian operations, training evolutions, and exercise support.
Network Engineering Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2019 - 06.2022
- -Designed and engineered global enterprise LAN/WAN for implementation in training and real-world operations to include interoperability with allied partners worldwide.
- -Lead Network Engineering Officer for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing providing operational assistance and support to over multiple geographically separated units during Humanitarian operations, training evolutions, and exercise support.
- -Managed teams of varying size in the implementation of communication architectures providing uninterrupted secure and non-secure data and telephony services to a wide range of users
- -Responsible for the testing, integration, and incorporation of new emerging technologies for greater support of military operations.
- -Enforced network configuration standardization and Secure Technical Implementation Guideline adherence to increase security posture and eliminate unnecessary troubleshooting/outages.
Staff Sergeant – Gunnery Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2016 - 01.2019
- -Drill Instructor School Instructor entrusted with the task of training and mentoring new Drill Instructors.
- -High degree of knowledge and expertise in military drill and ceremony, leadership, and evaluation.
- -I was responsible for conducting classroom instruction, facilitating practical application training, and leading physical training sessions to prepare Marines for the rigors of Drill Instructor duty.
- -Developed a comprehensive training program that ensured the success of new Drill Instructors and the success of future generations of Marine recruits.
- -My time as a Drill Instructor School Instructor has honed my instructional skills, sharpened my attention to detail, and reinforced my commitment to excellence, which I would bring to any organization.
Telecommunications Systems Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2011 - 01.2016
- -Manage, oversee, and supervise the daily operations of IT technical teams providing telephonic and field technical problem-solving services to military customers worldwide while assigned to duty at varying locations.
- -Developed, installed, operated, secured, and maintained over (40) robust communication architectures in support of training and real-world operations in multiple locations with allied partners providing uninterrupted data and telephony services to varying number of users.
- -Inside/Outside plant cable installer with experience in fiber optic splicing, CAT-5 cable installation and termination, and copper telephony cable installation and termination.
- -Organized regular training and education opportunities to increase team proficiency and ensure operational readiness.
- -Implemented new policies and procedures to integrate quality assurance, customer education, accountability, and relationship building.
- -Monitor and maintain network connectivity and security, performing global incident response.
Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2011
- -Served as a Marine Corps Drill Instructor for three years and gained extensive experience in leadership, training, and discipline.
- -Responsible for molding and shaping young recruits into physically fit, mentally tough, and morally sound Marines who were prepared to serve our country.
- -Able to lead by example and communicate effectively allowing me to successfully train hundreds of individuals from various backgrounds and skill levels.
- -Exceptional leadership skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic that would make me an asset to any organization.
Private First Class - Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2003 - 01.2008
- -Field wireman with experience in installing coaxial, fiber optics, and copper telephony and data cable infrastructure
- -Telephony Services installer with experience installing, operating, maintaining, and securing telephony services through the implementation of multiple telephony switchboards, VX900, Commercial REDCOM switches, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
Education
Associate - general studies
American Military University/American Public University
No Degree - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD06-2026
Skills
- Agile Problem Solving
- Personnel Management
- Cisco Routing and Switching
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Security Operations
Certification
- COMPTIA Security+ Certification Recertified 2023
- Specialized Military Training
- COMPTIA Security + Training
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Course
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Training
- Telecommunications Network Engineering Officer Course
- Telecommunications Systems Chief Course
- Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Career Course
- Sergeants Leadership Course
- Corporals Leadership Course
- Building Industry Consulting Services International Inside Plant/Outside Plant Installer Course
- Martial Arts Instructor
- Water Survival Instructor
- Force Fitness Instructor
- Drill Instructor
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365, SharePoint, MS Project 2019, MS Visio 2019, Google Docs
- Routing Protocols: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, RIP
- Networking: LAN, WAN, VPN, Wireless, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Fiber, DHCP, DNS, AAA, NTP, SNMP, TCP, UDP, IP, ICMP
- Network Equipment: Cisco ISR, ASR, ESR Series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 3800, 9000 Series Switches
- Telecommunications: Cisco CUCM, Cisco VOIP (Wired/Wireless), Cisco VTC
- Encryption: KG175-D, KG-250X, KG-250XS, FFVS, PPK, ISAKMP, IPSEC
- Processes: Project Management, Change Management, Imaging, OSI Model, Cisco CL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Network Engineering Officer
United States Marine Corps
08.2024 - Current
Network Engineering Officer
United States Marine Corps
06.2022 - 08.2024
Network Engineering Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2019 - 06.2022
Staff Sergeant – Gunnery Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2016 - 01.2019
Telecommunications Systems Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2011 - 01.2016
Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2011
Private First Class - Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2003 - 01.2008
Associate - general studies
American Military University/American Public University
No Degree - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus