Kiereece Simpson

Position Overview:

Senior Network Engineer for a large organization of over 3000 people. Responsible for a diverse team of Soldiers, DACs and Contractors to maintain over 3000 network communication circuits consisting of Enterprise Data Center, On-premise Cloud, ATM, SONET and Installation Campus Area Networks, over a large geographical area. Senior Technical advisor to the Chief Executive within the organization on all technology matters near-term and long-term

• Involved in technical advisory role and implementation/configuration on several network optimization projects: Voice Modernization, Crypto Modernization, Army Transport Edge, ICC ON prem cloud upgrade/relocation, Army Enterprise Private Cloud, ATM Divesture and Defense Red Switch Network Modernization.

• Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers. Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.

• Collaborated with Information Security Officer in disaster planning, network backup and recovery process monitoring

• Collaborated on network development, implementation, and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls and NAC and WAN optimization

• Improved network operation by incorporating new technologies into existing designs.

• Technically supported project planning team for development and implementation of proposals and solutions to address hardware and software problems and network emergencies

• Oversaw development and maintenance of computer systems, server upgrades and operating systems

• Collaborated with engineering to report issues, manage project deliverables and provide status reports

• Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment

• Analyzed and produced recommendations on continuous network improvements

• Developed and wrote recommendations for departmental policies, procedures, technical standards and guidelines

• Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency

• Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction
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• Supported data center power and cooling infrastructure and consistently applied critical facility operational best practices

• Managed a 35 member team that resolved system outages, handled case escalations and line support

• Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.

Position Overview:

CTO for a large organization of over 3000 people operating in Space operations in support of the National defense strategy. Chief communication advisor on all technology endeavors and implementation across the organization. Responsible for current and future operations communication planning for the deployment in support of geographic deployment of organization assets to all areas of the globe.

• Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.

• Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.

• Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.

• Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
• Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.

• Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.

• Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.

• Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.

• Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.

• Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.

Position Overview:

Network Engineer for a large organization of over 5000 professionals. Managed a team of 11 IT professionals that oversaw 900 SATCOM and terrestrial network nodes and data center connections across large geographical areas.

• Oversaw and managed operational and security requirements for numerous computers in network, related systems administration and regular maintenance

• Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance

• Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous computers in network, related systems administration and maintenance protocols

• Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education

• Evaluated security measures and made recommendations to network administrator for upgrades and changes

• Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems

• Delivered network technology training to junior team members and end-users, enhancing knowledgebase and team productivity

• Monitored network performance and provided network performance statistical reports for both real-time and historical measurements

• Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.

• Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.

• Integrated data, voice and video networks for use in multi-site installations.

• Configured and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.

• Organized frameworks to transfer secure data from internal to external and public networks.

• Recommended options for disaster recovery and remote access security.