William Lampen | Sr. Network Engineer

Executive Summary

William is a Sr. Network Engineer who offers 20+ years of IT experience with in Windows/Linux based networks and IP infrastructure. He has extensive experience with Network Security including managing firewalls, VPN, IPS/IDS (both network and host based) appliances, and Router based ACL’s.

 

William has extensive experience with Network design and Infrastructures administration and management. He has very good experience with Cisco equipment, Extreme networks, Nortel including routers and switches. He is strong at incident management using Remedy and Service-Now. He has in-depth knowledge of RIP, EIGRP, OSPF also MPLS and BGP. William also has in-depth and fluent experience with most LAN/WAN technologies; MPLS, ATM, Frame Relay, ISDN, DSL, 10 Gigabit, Gigabit, Fast Ethernet and 802.11 Wireless technologies.

 

William is very versatile having managed large technical teams and is experienced with State/Federal and Healthcare processes and compliances including PCI DSS and HIPAA.

 

He is local to the Austin area and would need a 2 week notice to start.

Project Experience

Sr. Network Engineer

Public Consulting Group

November 2014 - Present

 

·   F5 BigIP LTM and GTM for web site load balancing and authentication of web Applications

·   Cisco Nexus 5596 series Layer3 switching,

·   Brocade L3 Switches and routing with OSPF,  as well as  HP Switching

·   Monitoring with SolarWinds  and NetMRI

·   Develop and implement solutions for network problems.

·   Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.

·   Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.

·   Develop disaster recovery plans.

·   Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.

·   Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.

·   Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.

·   Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.

 

 

Sr. Network Design Engineer

Baylor Scott & White Health

August 2008 – November 2014

Design, install, configure and maintain the perimeter security, perimeter network and Internet routing, this includes BGP.

·   Design, install, and maintain Cisco ASA, VPN, TACACS+, Checkpoint, Fortigate and Radius.

·   Use F5 BigIP LTM for web site load balancing and authentication of web applications.

·   Utilize Cisco 6500 series layer 3 switching and 3750 stackable switches.

·   Monitor with PRTG, MRTG, Whatsup Gold, and SolarWinds.

·   Use experience with PCI DSS, and HIPAA compliances.

·   Develop and implement solutions for network problems.

·   Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.

·   Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.

·   Create disaster recovery plans.

·   Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.

·   Engage in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.

·   Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.

·   Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.

·   Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.

·   Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.

 

Security Network Engineer

HBMG

August 2007 - August 2008

·   Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to conceal confidential information as it was being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.

·   Developed plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

·   Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and discussed procedures with violators to ensure violations were not repeated.

·   Performed risk assessments and executed tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

·   Coordinated implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.

·   Communicated with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.

·   Coordinated network or design activities with designers of associated networks.

·   Designed, built, or operated equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.

·   Determined specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.

·   Devised and implemented solutions for network problems.

·   Developed and wrote procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.

·   Created network-related documentation.

·   Developed disaster recovery plans.

·   Maintained or developer project reporting systems.

·   Recommended and developed network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

·   Served as Part of a 3 tiered support team, supporting the State of Texas government agencies.

·   Monitored state wide 35 MPLS network of over 35 major nodes.

·   Monitored security incidences that affected the State of Texas networks.

·   Used monitoring software, SolarWinds Orion, IBM/Micromuse, NetCool and Netforensics.

·   Utilized experience with remedy troubleshooting ticketing system.

·   Monitored Cisco equipment, 7600 series and 6500 series switches, Cisco security using Cisco FWSM, and IPS 4260's using Netforensics.

·   Worked within the ITIL v.3 format for policies and procedures.

 

 

Senior Network Engineer

Texas Youth Commission

February 1998 - July 2007

·   Led a network engineering team supporting a corporate network of 5000-8000 node networks.

·   Designed and used project management experience.

·   Installed, configured and maintained Cisco ASA/PIX firewall and firewall running on IOS, Cisco VPN concentrator and hardware and software clients responsible for network authentication using Radius, LDAP and TACACS.

·   Used experienced with setup, and configuring and maintaining Cisco equipment; 7500, 7200, 6500, 3800, 3600, and 2800, 2600 series routers and multilayer switches.

·   Troubleshot WAN/LAN switches such as 3500, 2900 and 1900 series and other Gigabit and Fast Ethernet models.

·   Managed the installation, administration and maintenance of state wide wireless network using both standalone and distributed wireless networking technologies.

·   Installed, configured and maintained numerous network topologies, Gigabit Ethernet, SLIP/PPP, OC3, DS1, DS3, SONET, ATM, Frame Relay, ADSL, ISDN PRI and BRI, 802.11(a, b and g), ISM Band 5.8ghz networking, 56k Synchronous and Token Ring.

·   Installed and maintained network monitoring software such as Solarwinds Orion, CiscoWorks, Cisco MARS, and Network-Intelligence's Envision.

·   Instrumental in deploying Corporate Windows NT/2000/2003 resources servers.

·   Installed, configured and maintained 25+ Novell 3.x, 4.x servers in an NDS network.

·   Used hands-on experience installing a variety of Cat-5 and Fiber Cabling.

·   Managed Corporate Internet Protocol address space.

·   Worked directly with vendors.

·   Served as a member of 3rd tier statewide NT Server and WAN network support.

·   Utilized experience with routing protocols such as BGP, IGRP, OSPF, RIP, RIP2 and EIGRP.

 

System Support Specialist

Texas Rehabilitation Commission

March 1997 - February 1998

·   Analyzed network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.

·   Configured and defined parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.

·   Configured security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.

·   Configured wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.

·   Documented network support activities.

·   Evaluated local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.

·   Identified the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.

·   Installed and configured wireless networking equipment, and network software, including security or firewall software.

·   Performed routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.

·   Tested computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.

·   Troubleshot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.

·   Analyzed and reported computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.

·   Installed or repaired network cables, including fiber optic cables.

·   Backed up network data.

·   Created or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.

·   Installed new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.

·   Documented help desk requests and resolutions.

·   Maintained logs of network activity.

·   Created or updated technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.

·   Tested repaired items to ensure proper operation.

·   Trained users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.

 

Control Center Technician

MaxServ 

May 1994 - February 1997

4.11 servers, MS Exchange implementation and migration

·   Built and implemented NT/Novell servers including Dell and Compaq.

·   Designed and installed server racks.

·   Supported statewide T1 WAN to link up regional.

·   Performed duties such as project Management of Los Angeles area implementation, configuring Cisco 4000, 4700, 2501 routers, Cabletron MMAC, MMAC+, Micro 24E hubs, General Datacomm 553 DSU/CSU, and Digital Link DL220 DSU/ CSU.

·   Tested, maintained and replaced all equipment above.

·   Inspected, installed, and implemented point-to- point T1 running HDLC and frame relay.

·   Analyzed building infrastructures and Ethernet wiring.

·   Coordinated and oversaw vendor activities.

·   Served as LAN Administrator of a MS Windows NT Server 4.0 Network.

·   Coordinated all PC hardware/software activity for over 1500 employees at 23 separate East Texas locations.

·   Recommended, ordered, installed, and supported all PC software and hardware.

·   Maintained hardware and software inventory.

·   Worked as main department PC Analyst.

·   Served as PC and server tech support for internal company database and file management software (MS Windows, OS2 and UNIX based PCs).

·   Configured, and installed Cisco 7507, 4700, 2500 Routers, and Cisco Catalyst

·   5000 series switches, Cabletron MMAC, MMAC+, MicroMMAC 24E, and Hubstack series hubs, Ungermann- Bass Access/Stax hubs.

·   Installed over 400 PCs.

·   Upgraded hard drives, RAM, Video Cards, SCSI Adapters, Serial and Parallel Ports, CD-ROM and Sound Cards, and Flash BIOS.

·   Worked with PnP configurations.

·   Supported various laptops including Toshiba, IBM, Compaq, and clones, Macintosh, and Apple IIe.

·   Supervised 20-45 personnel in daily computer functions, projects and activities budgeting, project planning and control for immediate projects.

·   Planned annual development activities.

·   Issued Request for Proposals and continuous supplier management.

 

Soldier

US Army  

September 1985 - January 1994

 

Infantry / Supply September 1985 - January 1994

·   Utilized extensive experience in support of DOS-based application on standalone PC.

·   Installed and maintained Wang 2200 mini mainframe methodical troubleshooting techniques.

·   Used experience in a supervisory capacity.

·   Served as team leader during combat operations.

·   Managed health, welfare and training of six personnel.

·   Used experience in planning supporting and executing operations involving elements of 100 personnel.

·   Served as team member in support, maintenance and primary user capacity.

·   Managed high dollar valued items Held a Security Clearance rated at Top Secret

Education

AAS in Network Engineering, WestWod College - Denver, CO

2004 to 2006

Additional Information

·               F5 – BigIP LTM/GTM

·               Global Knowledge – ICND, BGP, Multicast, ACRC, Deploying Cisco QoS 

·               SANS – CISSP training