Wesley Shuster
Raeford,NC
Summary
US Army Veteran of 11 years. Diligent Communications and Networking Technician successful in USASOC. Over 10 years of hands-on experience working as Satellite Communications and networking professional for the US Army. A strong team player works with little to no supervision. Excellent abilities in comparing technologies and finding quick solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Liberty Alliance, LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Redesigned network architecture to create fully redundant network. Created Core routing architecture with segregated VLAN routing for all IoT devices.
- Reconstructed VM infrastructure to allow failover between multiple ESXI host servers and utilize resources more efficiently.
- Built and implemented virtualized service framework to establish network secured storage for file transfer internal and external to the organization.
- Primary COMSEC manager for radios and future key loading for SCIF tier-1 encryption devices
Satellite Communications & Network Engineer
USASOC
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Innovate, Operate and maintain enterprise level Satellite Communications equipment and Networks.
- Perform regular meetings with industry partners to develop modern communications solutions.
- Troubleshooting L2/L3 networking issues to include OSPF, EIGRP, Multicast, and BGP
- Extensive LAN/WAN Network Engineering from small spokes up to large enterprise/edge networks and devices across CENTCOM, AFRICOM, PACOM, SOCOM, and EUCOM
- Experience in L3VPN tunneling and VRF routing between enterprise level endpoints
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with IPSEC and IVEv2
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in implementing, integrating, and troubleshooting multicast traffic
- Physical infrastructure upgrades and troubleshooting to include Cisco 4300/4400 series routers, 9300/9500 series switches for core and distribution devices
- Individually responsible for maintaining and deploying tactical edge devices to allow communications globally with little to no network downtime.
- Familiarity with implementation, upgrading, and maintaining Type-1 encryption protocols and devices (KG-175D/G, KG-250X, KG-255X)
- Systems administration experience to include account maintenance, application issues, and end user device problems
- Created a redundant power distribution setup in a deployed environment. Installed APC UPSs across entire data center to prevent power single point of failures and distribute power load.
- Knowledge and experience in Cisco Unified Communications Manager for VoIP (7900 series through 8500 series Cisco phones) and VTC systems (from portable SX20 models to Cisco Spark room kits) troubleshooting and implementation
- Updating, building, and applying ACLs and multicast boundaries on inbound and outbound interfaces of tactical and enterprise networks
- Windows administrative permissions for troubleshooting account management, applications installs, and privileges.
- Utilize different network monitoring software to have visibility on all link-state issues (SPLUNK, Solarwinds, SNMPC)
Regional Hub Node Network Engineer Team Lead
US Army
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Architected, oversaw, planned, and executed renovation project costing over $120M to install modern virtualized networking infrastructure. New equipment is functioning on VMI/VDI infrastructure with virtualized routing and switching capabilities. Supervised, assisted, and guided a team of around 40 civilian contractors and seven Soldiers in building, implementing, and troubleshooting the new hybrid-virtualized network.
- Trained over 60 team members (GS Civilians, Soldiers, and contractors) on Networking and satellite communications equipment deployed across EUCOM, PACOM, AFRICOM, and CENTCOM. Created a modern training and troubleshooting guide that is relevant on equipment lifespan ending in 2030.
- Hot-Standby SME regularly contacted by Tier-2 Warrant Officers and Tier-3 DISA contractors to fix and implement applicable configurations above on-site personnel.
- Multi-tier switching and routing training, troubleshooting, integration, upgrading, and maintenance responsibilities. Requested by Senior leadership to oversee all listed actions.
- High tier troubleshooting in Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls to allow and deny inbound/outbound and trusted/untrusted TCP/IP traffic
- TDMA and FDMA RF communications configuring; mesh designing, load balancing, troubleshooting; and maintaining satellite communications networks
- Type-1 encryption equipment maintenance, upgrading, and loading (KG-175A/D/G, KIV-7M)
- Worked Directly with government agencies to meet security and network requirements and troubleshooting high tier issues (DISA, RCC-E, RSSC)
Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist
US Army
05.2014 - 10.2017
- Operated and maintained tactical deployable satellite communications terminals to enable communications to Brigade sized elements
- Selected among four peers to lead and train section on operation and maintenance of equipment
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Type-1 Encryption maintenance and troubleshooting (KG-175D, KIV-7M)
- Participant in training and evaluating international partners in a joint exercise on networking and Satellite Communications principals (Bulgaria, Romania, Georgia, Hungary)
Satellite Communications and Networking Training
US Army
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Initial education and training on basic satellite communications principals
- Learned entry-level routing and switching to include ping, OSPF, and Layer 1 troubleshooting
Education
Bachelor of Science - IT Networking And Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2025
Technical Certification - Satellite Communications
Army Satellite Communications Training
Fort Gordon, GA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2013
Skills
- TS/SCI Security Clearance
- IT Network Engineering (OSPF, EIGRP, Multicast, BGP, HSRP)
- IT Network Switching (MPLS, Multilayer Switching, HSRP)
- Internet Security (Palo Alto and Cisco ASA Firewalls, DMZs)
- Project Management
- Industry coordination
- Satellite Communications (RF, SHF, LPI/LPD, DSSS)
- Advanced troubleshooting
- VMWare infrastructure design
- Linux Server
- Critical Thinking
- Exceptional Multitasking Skills
- Strategic Management
- Microsoft Office
- DMVPN, FLEX VPN, L3VPN
- Cisco VoIP and VTC
Certification
- COMPTIA Security+ (Expires Feb 2027)
- CCNA (Expires May 2026)
Timeline
Network Engineer
Liberty Alliance, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Satellite Communications & Network Engineer
USASOC
11.2020 - 01.2024
Regional Hub Node Network Engineer Team Lead
US Army
11.2017 - 10.2020
Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist
US Army
05.2014 - 10.2017
Satellite Communications and Networking Training
US Army
08.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - IT Networking And Security
Western Governors University
Technical Certification - Satellite Communications
Army Satellite Communications Training
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne Mountain High School
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