Ralph B. Lawrence

(540) 720-5260                                                     4 Christopher Way Stafford, VA 22554                                Brittonlaw1@gmail.com

 

OBJECTIVE

I’m seeking a position in network communications with a dynamic organization and to use my experience.

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

·   Network Engineer with 13+ years of experience in theory, design, installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of multimillion dollar WAN/LAN infrastructure and security using Juniper routers and switches, Cisco routers and switches, General Dynamics and L-3 Red Eagle encryption devices.

·   Expert level experience with most common network components to include routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP, remote access, VPN, routing protocols, and switching protocols

·   Cisco Certified Network Professional routing and switching (CCNP) TSHOOT exam

·   Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist for Service Providers (JNCIS-SP),

·   Cisco Certified Network Administrator in routing and Switching (CCNA)

·   Comp Tia Security+ certified

·   Possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) government security clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph

 

Technical Skills

·   Significant and in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP routing technologies including OSPF, BGP, and MPLS

·   Routers:  Cisco (2600, 3700 series, 6500 series, 7609, 8540 Nexus 5K 6K); Ericsson/Marconi (ESR 5000/6000, BXR 5000); Juniper (J6350, MX80, MX240, MX480, M10i, M120, M320, T640)

·   Switches: Cisco (Catalyst 3550, 3750, 4506, 6500 series); Ericsson/Marconi (BXR 48000, ASX4000, ASX1200, ASX200BX, ES3810)

·   Firewalls: Juniper (SRX Series) Cisco (ASA 5500 series) 

·   Crypto: General Dynamics (KG-75, KG 175, KIV-19, KIV-19A, KIV-7HS, KG-95) L-3 (KG-245)

·   Protocols:  In depth knowledge of BGP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, Multicast, GRE, IPSEC, MPLS, and ATM

 

Professional experience

. NJVC-LLC Nov. 2012 - Present

·               Sr. Network Engineer – WAN Services Engineering

·               Perform complex design, engineering, implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of the local area networks (LAN)s and wide area network (WAN), and/or security infrastructure

·               Engineered complex solutions to meet customer needs using a wide range of protocols to include GRE tunnels, BGP, OSPF, RIP, Multicast, MPLS, L2 and l3 VPNS

·               Engineered solutions to provide EBGP peering with multiple ISP's to provide redundancy throughout the network

·               Perform Network wide code upgrades to patch known code bugs or provide new resources

·               Performs third tier troubleshooting to isolate complex problems and correct the issue

·               Provide complex internal analysis and support of the network and/or security infrastructure

·               Development of agency wide standards for site design, Engineering Order presentation, implementation plans, and system/site documentation diagrams

·               Develop network support processes, procedures and guidelines for troubleshooting network events and performing sustainment tasks

·               Act as primary organizational interface with vendors and reviews/makes recommendations for  network hardware, maintenance arrangements, and security infrastructure

·               Oversee service providers and lead integration of their provisioning processes

 

NJVC

Deployed Network Engineer VI

Kabul, Afganistan                                                                                                                      May 2012 – Nov 2012

·               Responsible for network engineering and administration for eleven remote sites in and around Kabul.

·               Travel as required for troubleshooting, site survey of new networks, and increased connectivity.

·               Engineered high level outages with multiple customers to transition to a tiered OSPF area using GRE tunnels in a high pressure environment.

·               Transitioned all TACLANEs to L3 KG-245.

 

NJVC

Network Site Lead

Network Administrator VI                                                                                                       Aug 2008-May 2012

·                                       Responsible for the operation of site network team consisting of 11 local technicians and 5 regional technicians.

·                                       Work with high level customers to identify requirements.

·                                       Lead implementation teams for new installs of LAN and WAN environments.

·                                       Work to maintain high SLA agreements with customers.

·                                       Coordinated and implemented site LAN upgrade to move from ATM to Ethernet.

·                                       Coordinated high level outages and performed project management on multiple task.

·                                       Continued to perform day to day operational tasks as troubleshooting, implementing, and maintaining of a sophisticated multi-protocol multi-layered network.

 

BAE

2^nd Shift Lead

LAN/WAN Integration Specialist:  National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency                 DEC 2004-Aug 2008

·                            Responsible for the operation of Swing shift network team.

·                            Work and assign trouble tickets to technicians.

·                            Coordinate network outages for maintenance and new installs.

·                            Assist in network architecture surveys and make implementation recommendations based on projected future growth and scalability.

·                            Maintain accurate shift schedule.

·                            Train technicians in various tasks and troubleshooting.

·                            Perform duties in absence of Site Lead After 2:00 pm

·                            Configure Marconi and Cisco switches and routers, along with KG encryption devices, on a diverse ATM WAN connecting multiple sites

·                            Actively keep all systems up and operational often assisting remote sites with network issues.

·                            Monitor the network with Agmems management tools to isolate faults in troubleshooting

·                            Contribute to a Network wide upgrades and site consolidation of equipment.

·                            Configure new VLANs and ELANs as needed to optimize network performance and security expansion

·                            Perform periodic OS upgrades on various Cisco and Marconi network devices.

 

 

 

Lockheed Martin / Pentagon

Network data communications analyst senior                                                                           AUG - DEC 2004

·                             Provides 24-hour support for a Techcontrol facility.

·                             Utilizes circuit control functions to isolate and resolve link, trunk, and     circuit outages.

·                             Uses Promina, Cisco systems, Timeplex, Fireberd Test sets, and numerous encryption devices.

·                             Working knowledge of Remedy trouble ticket systems.

·                             Provide support for the white house and Joint Chiefs of Staff.

·                             Perform maintenance of KG equipment.

 

SES Americom

Satellite Communications Technician                                                                                        MAR – AUG 2003

·                            Duties included maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting satellite paths for the TROJAN network and provided quality assurance while working for SES AMERICOM. 

·                            Provided balancing of carriers using a spectrum analyzer and satellite modem configurations while adjusting fiber optic links to shelters containing up converters, down converters, and High Power Amplifiers

 

United States Army Fort Belvoir

IT Specialist                                                                                                                                   July 1999-Aug 2004 

·                            Duties included fault isolation of the TROJAN network to include working with remote users and helping them troubleshoot their in-house equipment.   

·                            Duties included providing communications support to units deployed globally and troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining over 600 critical circuits on a worldwide network.

·                            Utilized Spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and firebird test sets.

·                            Supported fiber optic links, microwave, satellite and commercial systems valued in excess of $95M in support of the White House Communications Agency and other government agencies.

·                            Configured and troubleshoot IDNX, ADNX, AN/FCC100 Multiplexers, 2048 Multiplexers, CSU, DSU, Fiber Modems, Echo Control Module, VC-1000 Matrix Switch

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 

·   Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist – Service Provider (JNCIS-SP) – Sep. 2014

·   Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Sep. 2014

·   Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-M) – Sep. 2009

·   Security+ Certification (CompTia SY0-101) – Jul. 2009

·   General Dynamics Taclane Certification – Jan. 2008

·   Advanced Juniper Networks Routin – Nov. 2007

·   CCNA Boot Camp Global Knowledge – Sep. 2007

·   Ciena 4200 Dense wave division multiplexing class – Jan.2006

·   DISN ATM Node Site Coordinator Training – Feb.2003

·   Communications Information Systems Course (Routers/ATM/Promina/Switches), U.S. Army,  1999-2000

·   Basic Training, U.S. Army, Jan.-Apr. 1999