STEVEN BRAVO
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over a decade of expertise in IT and networking, seeking a leadership role to drive strategic projects and optimize operations within dynamic organizations. Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles, streamline processes, and deliver measurable results that align with organizational goals. Adept at balancing technical proficiency with exceptional communication and team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network/System Engineer
Steel Gate LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Directed global network communication projects, ensuring timely and seamless installations while maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Oversaw incident management protocols, leading troubleshooting initiatives that improved system uptime by 20%
- Planned and executed the deployment of advanced networking equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls, ensuring compliance with security policies
- Conducted detailed project timelines, allocating resources effectively and delivering milestones on schedule
- Collaborated with stakeholders to address Tier 2 escalations and identify root causes for recurring issues, implementing long-term solutions
- Presented performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting project outcomes and areas for improvement
Network Operations Engineer II
ManTech
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed mission-critical enterprise projects, ensuring 100% compliance with SLAs and operational efficiency
- Enhanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), achieving a 25% increase in network performance metrics
- Documented lessons learned and established project charters to standardize best practices for future initiatives
- Delivered workshops to team members, improving technical proficiency and reducing resolution times by 30%
- Developed risk management plans to preempt critical failures during high-priority project phases
Senior Network Administrator III (Lead)
Vectrus
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Led large-scale network deployment projects across multiple continents, managing budgets exceeding $2M
- Automated software upgrade processes for global infrastructure, cutting project timelines by 40%
- Coordinated resource allocation, ensuring adherence to project timelines and financial constraints
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure timely delivery of critical components, avoiding operational disruptions
- Monitored and analyzed performance metrics, providing actionable insights to optimize ongoing and future projects
MSC N6 Ashore GS-12
Military Sealift Command
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Spearheaded technical refresh projects for naval operations, streamlining equipment upgrades and ensuring system integrity
- Acted as a liaison between NAVCENT and One-NET, facilitating smooth approval processes for cybersecurity initiatives
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, implementing strategies that reduced threats by 15%
- Generated project documentation to improve transparency and alignment among cross-functional teams
TNOSC Networks Tier III
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered Tier III support for WAN/LAN systems, driving uptime improvements through proactive system monitoring
- Standardized troubleshooting procedures, reducing resolution times by 35% and improving team efficiency
- Conducted technical training sessions, fostering knowledge transfer and elevating team capabilities
- Drafted project schedules and implemented maintenance activities that minimized operational downtime
Network Engineer
StratasCorp
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Designed and implemented scalable network solutions, supporting operations across diverse environments
- Coordinated with multi-departmental teams to integrate new technologies seamlessly into existing infrastructures
- Authored comprehensive project documentation, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory requirements
- Developed monitoring strategies to proactively address performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities
Network Administrator I / Cyber Security Analyst I
Vectrus OMDAC-SWACA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Oversaw end-to-end workflows for network upgrades, ensuring timely delivery within defined project scopes
- Conducted compliance audits, maintaining adherence to IT security standards and frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
- Streamlined escalation procedures, cutting ticket resolution times by 20% and enhancing user satisfaction
- Collaborated with leadership to align project goals with organizational objectives, driving measurable improvements
Education
Automotive Technology Diploma -
Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FLB.S. - Network Engineering and Security
Western Governors University
10-2025
Skills
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder communication
- Risk mitigation
- Advanced networking
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- System optimization
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Process automation
- Technical mentoring
- Risk management
- IT infrastructure management
- Root-cause analysis
- Data analytics
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), #3954931
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise Core (CCNP), #CSCO12873607
- Cisco Certified Network Associate CyberOps (CCNP), #CSCO12873607
- Cisco DevNet Associate (CCNA), #CSCO12873607
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Productivity
- ITIL v3 Foundation
- DISA HBSS & ACAS Certification
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 40 in the development of Network Expansion and Tech refresh.
- Supervised team of 75 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved SOCOM Award Q4 2024 through effectively executing professionalism, leadership and mentorship.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Network/System Engineer
Steel Gate LLC
11.2023 - Current
Network Operations Engineer II
ManTech
10.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Network Administrator III (Lead)
Vectrus
07.2021 - 10.2022
MSC N6 Ashore GS-12
Military Sealift Command
04.2021 - 07.2021
TNOSC Networks Tier III
General Dynamics Information Technology
11.2019 - 04.2021
Network Engineer
StratasCorp
08.2018 - 11.2019
Network Administrator I / Cyber Security Analyst I
Vectrus OMDAC-SWACA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Project Management Professional (PMP), #3954931
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise Core (CCNP), #CSCO12873607
- Cisco Certified Network Associate CyberOps (CCNP), #CSCO12873607
- Cisco DevNet Associate (CCNA), #CSCO12873607
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Productivity
- ITIL v3 Foundation
- DISA HBSS & ACAS Certification
Automotive Technology Diploma -
Universal Technical Institute
B.S. - Network Engineering and Security
Western Governors University
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