Kelly Louis
Miramar,FL
Summary
Cybersecurity Engineer, Network Security Specialist, and Network and Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with over 6 years of experience securing enterprise and military IT environments. Proven expertise in vulnerability management, endpoint and network security, firewall configuration, SIEM monitoring, and incident response. Veteran Signal Support Specialist with mission-critical infrastructure experience in global deployments. Supporting and securing enterprise and military networks. Experienced in Cisco and Juniper routing/switching, firewall architecture, Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud fundamentals. Proven ability to support distributed and remote environments with high uptime requirements. Veteran with leadership experience in mission-critical IT operations and enterprise infrastructure modernization. Highly certified security professional (Security+, CND, CySA+, PenTest+, CCNA, Cloud+) currently pursuing a B.S. In Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Experienced in supporting remote and distributed IT environments, with strong documentation, automation, and collaboration skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Senior Network Engineer
KBR
Diego Garcia, N/A
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed enterprise network infrastructure, cybersecurity patching, and vulnerability remediation across 1,000+ endpoints and servers, achieving a reduction of critical vulnerabilities by over 30%.
- Configured Cisco and Juniper devices, implementing robust firewall security controls to protect network integrity.
- Monitored network security to maintain 99.9% uptime, promptly resolving incidents to minimize disruption.
- Monitored network performance, resolving outages to ensure mission-critical communications.
- Delivered Tier 3 remote and onsite support for complex network, server, and security incidents.
- Provided Tier 2/3 technical support for network, server, and endpoint systems in high-availability environments.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity and engineering teams to enforce security baselines, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Worked with cybersecurity teams to implement secure IT solutions that enhanced overall infrastructure integrity.
IT Support / Network Technician
Avast Technology
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Deployed enterprise security patches across servers and endpoints, enhancing compliance audit scores by twenty-five percent.
- Supported corporate network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless systems.
- Troubleshot VPN access issues for remote employees, boosting uptime and productivity.
- Resolved VPN and network performance issues to improve service for remote users.
- Configured Group Policy security settings to enforce password policies and encryption.
- Processed over fifty tickets weekly using ServiceNow, achieving ninety-five percent SLA compliance.
- Managed IT asset disposal and secure data destruction per compliance standards.
- Oversaw lifecycle management of assets and secure disposal processes.
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
Fayetteville, North Carolina
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Configured and secured enterprise and tactical networks with Cisco routers and switches.
- Monitored network performance, resolving outages for 500+ users in deployed environments.
- Designed and maintained robust LAN/WAN infrastructure for large-scale operations.
- Implemented and maintained file, application, and print servers to enhance operational efficiency.
- Installed and upgraded network hardware, ensuring reliable communication systems.
- Provided cybersecurity recommendations for infrastructure upgrades and effective network segmentation.
- Led training sessions for junior IT personnel on network security protocols and troubleshooting techniques.
- Spearheaded IT modernization initiatives for mobile and communication systems.
Signal Support Specialist
US Army
Fayetteville, North Carolina
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained secure data networks and tactical communication systems during deployed operations.
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic communication equipment utilizing schematics and diagnostic tools.
- Developed standard operating procedures for tactical communication systems and cybersecurity protocols.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and compliance inspections on communication systems to ensure reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Skills
🔹 Kali Linux Penetration Testing Lab
- Built a Kali Linux server in VMware to simulate enterprise networks
- Conducted vulnerability scans using Nmap, Nessus, and Metasploit
- Exploited vulnerable services in controlled lab environments to understand attack vectors
- Developed Python scripts to:
Automate port scanning and vulnerability enumeration
Parse log files for suspicious activity
Automate password policy checks and brute-force simulation - Integrated scripts with Kali tools for automated security assessments
- Configured Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewall policies in lab simulations
- Created VLAN segmentation and Zero Trust network zones
- Tested IDS/IPS detection using simulated attacks
- Vulnerability Assessment & Patch Management
- Incident Response & Threat Hunting
- SIEM Monitoring (Splunk/SolarWinds)
- Malware Analysis & Kali Linux
- Risk Assessment, STIGs, Security Hardening
- Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet Firewalls
- VPN (IPSec/SSL), Zero Trust Architecture
- IDS/IPS, NAC, Network Segmentation
- Cisco & Juniper Routers/Switches (Layer 2/3)
- VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
- Wireless APs, LAN/MAN/WAN Architecture
- Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
- Azure Fundamentals, Cloud Storage & IAM
- Linux Server Administration
- Python Security Automation
- PowerShell & Bash
- SQL & Log Analysis
- ServiceNow, Remedy Ticketing
- SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nessus
- VMware / VirtualBox Virtualization
- Cisco & Juniper Routers and Switches
- VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS
- Wireless Networking & APs
- Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet
- VPN, IPSec, SSL, Network Segmentation
- Windows Server, Active Directory
- Linux Administration
- File, Print, Application Servers
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- VMware, VirtualBox
- Cloud Storage & IAM
- SolarWinds, Wireshark, ServiceNow
- PowerShell, Python Automation
- SQL
- Built Azure virtual networks, subnets, and virtual machines
- Configured Azure Active Directory and IAM roles
- Implemented cloud storage security and access policies
- Built multi-site networks using Cisco Packet Tracer/GNS3
- Configured OSPF and BGP routing between simulated data centers
- Implemented VLAN segmentation and QoS
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
creole
Professional
Japanese
Limited
Certification
Security+
Timeline
Senior Network Engineer
KBR
12.2023 - 01.2026
IT Support / Network Technician
Avast Technology
01.2023 - 12.2023
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
01.2020 - 06.2022
Signal Support Specialist
US Army
01.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University