Detail-oriented Network Engineer with 12+ years of experience and a strong background in network technologies and security. Accomplished network developer with proven success in designing and implementing business technology solutions. Focused on maintaining network security to provide customers with safe data management. Open to relocation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Network Engineer
CACI International Inc
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
07.2019 - Current
Installed and maintained Cisco DNA Center, overseeing a fabric network of 60 switches
Executed a live migration of a virtual ISE to four physical ISE appliances with minimal downtime
Reorganized the data center with high availability using four 40G lines.
Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, and WAN networks.
Monitored system performance to promote network speed, availability and reliability.
Corrected network faults and malfunctions to restore connectivity to individual users and entire facilities.
Designed and implemented enterprise IP networking infrastructure according to clients' parameters.
Educated and trained personnel on new technologies.
Provided high-level connectivity support for corporate and business partner systems.
Optimized, improved, expanded and upgraded network capabilities and connectivity through network monitoring tools.
Conducted scheduled maintenance during non-peak hours for uninterrupted service.
Cyber Security Analyst
CACI International Inc
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
09.2018 - 08.2019
Conducted vulnerability scanning using Nessus and Security Center in virtual environments
Led the installation of a new VMware 6.5 virtual environment while minimizing downtime
Optimized NetApp space, achieving an impressive 13 to 1 file storage ratio for the team.
Protected secure data files and regulated access.
Principal Network Engineer
Mantech International Corp
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
02.2015 - 09.2018
Lead Network Engineer for WIN-T Inc1, UHST, CPP, SSS, and HCCC projects
Deploy and maintain multimillion dollar enterprise network infrastructure for WIN-T Inc1 and RHN projects
Infrastructure support for VMware ESXi 5 thru 6 with virtual distributed switches
Establish and manage NetApp controllers with an iSCSI data storage distributing backbone
Ensure Cisco ASA Firewalls with IPS modules are updated regularly and maintained.
Designed and implemented enterprise IP networking infrastructure according to clients' parameters.
Held primary responsibility for availability and reliability of network infrastructure.
Assisted clients and employees by explaining how to properly use network equipment.
Configured and implemented Cisco ASA firewalls to provide clients with comprehensive security.
Telecommunication Technologist
State of Delaware
Dover, DE
04.2014 - 03.2015
Troubleshot level 2 and level 3 issues with Exchange, Outlook, and Lync
Closed 695 Service Now tickets in 3 Months
Written several automated PowerShell scripts, one is even capable of adding 100+ users to exchange at a time
Work with close nit team and running tasks on own when required.
Network Controller
US Army
11.2009 - 11.2013
Oversaw and repaired large scale organizational networks working at G-6 Network Operations for 10th Mountain Division
Performed Tier 1 and Tier 2 network troubleshooting for all of Regional Command South in Afghanistan
Performed routine troubleshooting and network monitoring.
Monitored, measured, and tested the network using SNMPc, Solarwinds, and NetMRI Software
Excelled in troubleshooting routing and switching problems on both secure and non-secure networks with multiple transmission paths and dynamic networking.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science, Mathematics
University of Delaware
2003
Skills
Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation
Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNAC)
Cisco Wireless and WLC installation
Cisco Systems (Routers, Switches, Firewalls) including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS, VXLAN, etc
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) including distributed PAN, PSN, MnT and pxGrid
Network Optimization and Performance Tuning
Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Fabric Networks
Data Center Reorganization and High Availability
Virtualization (VMware)
SolarWinds Suite (NCM, NPM, Kiwi, Netflow)
Security and Firewall Management
Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus, Security Center)
VMware tools and utilities (vRealize, Veem)
NetApp Storage Management using iSCSI, NFS, and Fiber Channel
Proficient in Active Directory (AD), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Windows Server 2019
Technical Documentation and Reporting
Team Leadership and Collaboration
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Continuous Learning and Adaptability in Evolving Technologies
Proficient in Python scripting
Sight survey and implementation of latest network technology
Understanding of DMVPN for SDA software
Technical Troubleshooting
Firewalls and endpoint security
Connectivity troubleshooting
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Change Management
Certification
Active SECRET Clearance - United States Department of Defense