Wyatt Biss
San Diego,United States
Summary
Dynamic Network Engineer with 6+ years of experience leading high-priority enterprise and DoD network infrastructures. Proven track record in configuring and troubleshooting complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 architectures, managing server environments, and ensuring strict compliance via rigorous vulnerability mitigation. Security-focused professional (CCNA, pursuing CCNP) dedicated to driving high availability, operational readiness, and robust network security.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
Mi Technical Solutions
San Diego
01.2024 - Current
- Deployed and maintained enterprise-grade WLAN infrastructures aboard 23 Navy vessels, supporting 5000+ users and providing technical support to resolve connectivity issues in high-interference environments.
- Orchestrated the migration of 24 shipboard networks to temporary barge facilities, relocating entire CANES infrastructures to ensure 99% operational readiness during maintenance periods.
- Executed routine ACAS vulnerability assessments across 100+ network routers and switches, rapidly implementing mitigations and patches to maintain strict compliance with defense security mandates.
- Delivered technical support for shipboard CANES environments, troubleshooting layer 2/3 network failures and server degradations to reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams, maintaining real-time communication with personnel to coordinate complex network deployments.
Network Administrator
United States Navy
Coronado, USA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Administered TS/SCI CANES networks and C5I architectures in direct support of F-35 flight operations, managing 3,200+ network devices and 280+ physical/virtual servers across Windows, Linux, and ESXi environments.
- Engineered comprehensive SOPs and automated monitoring workflows (Linux cronjobs, Windows scheduled tasks) to proactively manage network health, firewall ACLs, Layer 3 routing, and enterprise backups.
- Spearheaded complex system diagnostics, dedicating over 600 hours to resolving critical Microsoft and Linux faults and successfully supporting the consolidation of CANES and ALIS infrastructures.
- Directed 24/7 incident response efforts and led hands-on technical training for sailors, rapidly mitigating severe network outages during high-stakes, operational maritime deployments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
National University
San Diego, CA02-2028
Skills
- Networking & Security: Cisco Routers & Switches, Firewall Management, ACAS Vulnerability Scanning, Network Performance Monitoring
- Systems & Virtualization: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, ESXi Virtualization, vSphere Client, HP DL380 G10 Servers
- Administration & Automation: Active Directory Administration, Exchange 2012 & 2016, PowerShell Automation, Veeam Backup & Replication
- Operations: Unified Communications, Network Documentation
Certification
- COMPTIA Security+ CE (Active) | Issued 10/2019
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Active) | Issued 07/2026
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise | Expected 2027
Timeline
Network Engineer
Mi Technical Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Network Administrator
United States Navy
01.2020 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Management
National University