VINCENT E. MCKNIGHT SR.
Engineer 3, Network Engineer
Joppa,MD
Summary
Competent Network Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of network protocols,security principles, and emerging technologies. Dedicated to delivering reliable and secure network solutions that meet the needs of the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Engineer 3, Network Engineer
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
7 2015 - Current
- Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring 5 junior engineers.
- Design, configure, and maintain complex network infrastructure to meet organizational requirements and standards
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Implement and troubleshoot network protocols, including TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, to ensure efficient data transmission
- Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions, minimizing downtime and disruption to services
- Monitor network performance and security, using tools such as SNMP, Wireshark, and IDS/IPS, to identify and resolve issues proactively.
Analyst 3. Information Technology Compliance GIG
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepare and present compliance reports and findings to management and regulatory authorities as required
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies during audits and inspections, facilitating review of process and addressing any findings
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in IT compliance and security to proactively identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization
- Perform risk assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and enhance overall compliance posture.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
Network Engineer Social Security Administration
Crystal Equation/K Force
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Utilized extensive experience in customer service to adeptly resolve client issues through clear oral and written communication
- Successful isolating Multilink interfaces experiencing issues and ensuring re-establishment of BGP connections
- Diligently updating CAPRS tickets with network issue resolutions, statuses, and dispatch updates
- Managed circuits through Uplogix OOB and facilitating equipment replacements as necessary
- Verified network device connections post-site re-rack.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
Network Analysis II Constellation Energy
Apex Systems
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Participate in project planning and implementation, ensuring network requirements are met and project goals are achieved
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for network operations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to network architecture and protocols
- Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructure solutions to support business objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative energy management strategies for diverse industries.
Senior Consultant T Rowe Price
Sogeti LLC
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Handle inside wiring tasks, including Category 5 and 6 LAN cabling, as well as LC-LC and LC-SC fiber connections
- Mentor and coach junior consultants, providing training and support to enhance their skills and capabilities
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders
- Continuously evaluate project performance and client satisfaction, implementing corrective actions and improvements as needed.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management & Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD 01.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Internetworking Technology
Strayer University
Owings Mills, MDSkills
Network configuration
Project coordination
Precision
Flexibility
Leadership qualities
Team collaboration
Troubleshooting
Effective communication
Wireless networking
Network monitoring and troubleshooting
VPN technologies
TCP/IP protocols
WAN/LAN technologies
Network security
Routing and switching
Certification
CompTIA Security + COMP001022131964
Affiliations
- Freemason
- Alpha Sigma Lambda
Timeline
Analyst 3. Information Technology Compliance GIG
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management & Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2017 - 06.2022
Network Engineer Social Security Administration
Crystal Equation/K Force
04.2014 - 06.2015
Network Analysis II Constellation Energy
Apex Systems
08.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Consultant T Rowe Price
Sogeti LLC
01.2012 - 08.2013
Engineer 3, Network Engineer
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
7 2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Internetworking Technology
Strayer University
CompTIA Security + COMP001022131964
CCNA CSCO14320961
CTIA ECC3257904861
ISC2 CC1872571
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