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Matthew Larocca

Kenilworth

Summary

Network Engineer/Specialty Systems Inc. Detail-oriented and results-driven Network Administrator with 9 years of experience in network management, system administration, and IT infrastructure support. A U.S. Air Force veteran skilled in troubleshooting, configuration, and security for both large-scale military and corporate networks. Adept at implementing high performance network solutions, optimizing system efficiency, and ensuring network security. Known for strong analytical abilities, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Professional with strong background in network engineering, bringing practical experience and ability to deliver impactful solutions. Skilled in configuring, managing, and optimizing network systems with focus on security and efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing demands. Reliable and results-driven with keen understanding of network protocols, troubleshooting, and infrastructure design.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Engineer

Specialty Systems Inc.
02.2025 - Current
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining RDTE network infrastructure. Providing network connectivity to Lakehurst Naval Base, troubleshooting network issues, optimizing network performance, and ensuring high availability. Conducted RDTE network refresh, upgraded 50+ EOL switches and increased network bandwidth 1000%.
  • Technical Skills Utilized: CISCO ISE, KHelpDesk, Fiber Optic cabling, RJ45 cabling, patch panels, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, Subnetting, Network Security protocols, authentication, routing protocols, etc.

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Network Administrator/Quality Assurance. Led an information technology department supporting a $212M network and 54K personnel. Conducted remote troubleshooting with customers and on-site repairs to include fiber-optic and T568-NB copper terminations. Performed routine patching, network overview through SolarWinds, and remote system upgrades to network users. WAN/LAN, VLAN, and VPN experience, DHCP, TCP/IP, and DNS protocols utilized. Ticket system monitoring and work completion utilized through 'Remedy' system.
  • Technical Skills Utilized: CISCO ISE, SolarWinds, Remedy (tickets), Fiber Optic cabling, RJ45 cabling, patch panels, etc.
  • Restored a $54K security forces surveillance system, programmed 4 new circuit paths that revived an entry control point allowing proper identification of entering personnel to McGuire AFB.

Airman-Senior Airman

United States Air Force
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Expeditionary Network Technician. Facilitated numerous expeditionary collection system installs for National Security Agency (NSA) Conducted site-surveys and planning with international customers to create radio frequency signal collection areas of range. Worked with engineers to meet needs of customers for collections and assured network integration with NSANet and customer network.
  • Technical Skills Utilized: OSI Layers 1-7, fiber cabling/RJ45 cabling standards, script usage/editing, RAID storage configurations, setup/teardown of system racks, logistics of system shipments. Significant accomplishments included:
  • Unable to include large amounts of detail regarding my significant accomplishments during this timeframe, most work is completed under NDA. Much of my work done was regarding an RF collection system that utilized an in-house collection program, shared by mission partners and global allies.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Information Technology

Community College of the Air Force
01.2020

Skills

  • CompTIA Security certification
  • Network configuration
  • LAN switching technologies
  • Layer-2/3 protocols
  • IP addressing and subnetting
  • OSPF routing
  • Wide area network optimization
  • Networking and routing protocol expertise
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Firewall functionality
  • Cisco switching expertise
  • Routing protocol expertise

Accomplishments

  • Managed $20K “Operation Allies Welcome” WiFi project, conducting a 75 hour install across 23 buildings creating a streamlined process for United States Citizen and Immigration Services to provide 12K asylum seekers with the ability to become US citizens.
  • Revitalized the quality assurance program for the 87th Communications Squadron. Performed 4 Wing Inspection Team and 14 Squadron examinations extinguishing 47 discrepancies and earning the Communication Squadron Team of the year award for 2022.
  • Restored KC-46 operations by installing a new master encryption device, boosting base-wide bandwidth by 900%. In doing so, this gave mission partners access to data to execute 488 sorties. This operation was crucial to his team winning the 2023 Wing General Rawlings Team Award.
  • Created CISCO ISE security groups, utilized CISCO catalyst center to deploy 50+ L3 switches, applied configurations and conducted troubleshooting for 2000+ users across NAWDAC Lakehurst Naval Station.
  • Managed integration of RDTE DMZ/Firewalls/routers with WANs/LANs. BGP/OSPF routing protocols, working alongside remote site PAX, MD. Utilized Palo Alto IPS, CISCO 9300/9500s, etc.

Certification

  • CISCO CCNA – Sep 2025 to current
  • Security+ CE Certification – Mar 2016 to current

Awards

Awarded AMN of the Quarter (Squadron) - Q1 2018

Awarded NCO of the Quarter (Squadron)- Q4 2023

Timeline

Network Engineer

Specialty Systems Inc.
02.2025 - Current

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force
06.2020 - 08.2024

Airman-Senior Airman

United States Air Force
04.2016 - 06.2020

Associates of Applied Science - Information Technology

Community College of the Air Force

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