Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Proficiency
Data Network Infrastructure Project
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Luke Colehower

Blackwood,NJ

Summary

United States Marine Corps Veteran with 2+ years of experience in Network Engineering with a Bachelor of Arts in Computing and Informatics with a cybersecurity concentration and an Active DoD Secret Clearance. Dedicated to exceeding professional goals, and delivering high-quality technical solution in fast-paced environments. Knowledgeable with solid background in IT support and troubleshooting. Proven ability to resolve technical issues and implement effective solutions, contributing to system efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in network management and hardware maintenance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Archtelecom
12.2023 - Current
  • Troubleshoot technical issues for various smartphones on Android or Apple IOS
  • Configure an average of 3.5 secure modems for home WI-FI.
  • Led daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to approximately 20 customers a day, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Network Administration, 0631

United States Marine Corps
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Configured, administered, and optimized LAN/WAN networks and TCP/IP-based systems, ensuring mission-critical connectivity across multiple global sites.
  • Delivered Tier-1 and Tier-2 IT support, resolving 30–50 tickets weekly with a 98% SLA compliance rate, improving user productivity and system uptime.
  • Conducted cybersecurity audits and vulnerability assessments in compliance with DoD and STIG guidelines, implementing remediation measures to strengthen network security posture.
  • Applied Information Security domain expertise to enforce access controls, harden systems, and mitigate risks to classified and unclassified networks (SIPR/NIPR).
  • Created and maintained detailed network diagrams, system documentation, and change logs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with military standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior Marines on networking fundamentals, secure configuration, and troubleshooting, enhancing team readiness and reducing escalation rates.
  • Partnered with higher headquarters to ensure secure integration of classified and unclassified networks, supporting operational continuity in dynamic environments.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
12-2028

B. A - Computer & Informatics

Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey
08.2025

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Customer service

Technical Proficiency

  • Router and Switch Configurations
  • Routing Protocols
  • WAN / LAN / MAN / SAN
  • Network Engineering
  • TCP / IP Protocol
  • C++
  • PHP / HTML / CSS
  • R
  • SQL / NoSQL
  • Linux/Unix
  • Python
  • Microsoft Enterprise

Data Network Infrastructure Project

  • Created a network topology / infrastructure that supports an office branch with 6 sections and over 200 hundred users. This topology also includes a configured Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, Domain Name System (DNS) server, and a Web Server to allow users to dynamically pull an IP address, and access the web.
  • The network consist of basic network configurations, OSPF /EIGRP, Inter-vlan protocols, and basic security protocols.

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Archtelecom
12.2023 - Current

Network Administration, 0631

United States Marine Corps
02.2021 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Rowan University

B. A - Computer & Informatics

Rowan University