James M Gibney

508 W Military                                                                   Cell (765) 398 - 7068
Fremont, NE 68025          gibneyj@gmail.com

 

 

OBJECTIVE

Network Administrator with 15 years of experience with communication networks, installation, operation, and troubleshooting. Extensive experience with Cisco Routers and Switches. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

·   DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification

·   Cisco Certified Network Associate

·   Possess a government-issued secret clearance level

·   Fifteen years of experience working with telecommunications systems

·   Certified General Dynamics Network switch technician. (US Army 31F)

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

·   Proficient in installation and setup of Cisco routers and switches

·   WAN Protocols PPP, and Frame Relay

·   IP routing protocols RIP V1/V2, EIGRP, and OSPF

·   NAP/PAT, IP/IPv6, VLAN, VTP, and port security configuration

·   IP addressing and administering subnets

·   Creation, management, and maintenance of database of network topology using Microsoft Visio and maintaining LAN user documentation

 

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 

·   Cisco Certified Network Associate (Nov 2014)

·   CompTIA Security+ Certification (Jan 2013)

·   CompTIA Network+ Certification (Apr 2011)

·   Cisco CVOICE, CIPT1 and CIPT2 (Apr 2006)

·   REDCOM Certified IGX Technician (Oct 2005)

·   Electronic Technicians Association: Fiber Optic Installer Certification (May 2002)

·   The Light Brigade: Fiber Optics 1-2-3 Design-Installation-Maintenance; Omaha, NE (May 2002)

·   US Army GTE Resident School: 31F-Networking Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer; Ft Gordon, GA (July 1997)

·   University of  Nebraska Omaha; Omaha, NE (Aug 1995- May 1997)

·   Iowa Western Community College: 2 years of general studies; Council Bluffs, IA (Jan 1993 - Aug 1995)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 

GDIT, Grissom ARB Nov 2015 - Present

·   Senior Network Technician

·   Network backbone management (hardware, software, and servers)

·   Work in Remedy to document all network activities

·   Perform on-site Local and Wide Area Network security management functions (LAN/WAN)

·   Assist with certification and accreditation

·   Assist with on-site system administration functions

·   Implementation of system management procedures

·   Provide recommendation to return sites to an operational status

·   Perform initial fault assessment and resolution

·   Attend government called In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), technical meetings, and briefings in support of the command and control and network support systems

 

 

Insight Global, Fort Riley Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

·   Network Engineer for Fort Riley’s new Irwin Army Community Hospital/IACH

·   Configure network for 2,500 users and over 400 wireless access points

·   Work directly with BROCADE engineers to ensure project completion

·   Create Visio drawings for new IACH and satellite clinics

·   Provide support to IACH personnel to provide health care for military personnel and families

·   Configure default settings on over 100 switches at Fort Riley

·   Scan over 100 switches for vulnerability and compliance requirements

·   Update firmware on almost 250 switches for new IACH

·   Manufacture and terminate cable for various hospital needs

·   Troubleshoot user and switch information to resolve user issues

·   Deal directly with civilian vendors for repairing or replacing hospital network devices

 

Cisco Training Sept 2014 - Mar 2015

·   Finalized studies for CCNA exam, passed CCNA certification

·   Studying for CCNP and CCNP Voice certifications

 

TCS, Isa Air Base, Bahrain Apr 2013 - Sept 2014

·   Responsible for maintenance and daily operation of multiple REDCOM HDX systems

·   Administrator for Marine Corps “Black Core” Router

·   Provided support in multiple areas for deployed Marines by handling needed OSP and Promina tasks

·   Located Cisco switches installed on the Marine Corps network by Marine personnel to track Marine network

 

ManTech Defense Systems Group and EMW, Transit Center Manas, Kyrgyz Republic Sept 2010 - Mar 2013

·   Installed and maintained all fiber optic and copper cables on base

·   Responsible for installing and maintaining military Secure and Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router service

·   Performed quality assurance and evaluation inspections on all new installations

·   Worked directly with other shops and clients to troubleshoot LAN and telephone services

·   Configured Cisco switches for deployed Air Force network

·   Installed multiple switches and routers in communications closets around Manas Transit Center

·   Terminate copper and fiber lines for installed routers and switches on base

 

TekSystems, United States Strategic Command Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Nebraska May - Sept 2010

·   Responsible for installing and maintaining military Secure, Non-Secure, and Top Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR, NIPR, TS/SCI) services

·   Installed, terminated, and tested fiber optic cables

 

ITT Systems, Kabul, Afghanistan and Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti, Sept 2004 - Mar 2010 

·   Responsible for daily operations of REDCOM IGX and Cisco Call Manager systems

·   Install and maintain Cisco VoIP network of over 2,000 7912 and 7960 VoIP phones in Kabul

·   Install and maintain Cisco VoIP network of over 3,000 7960 VoIP phones in Djibouti

·   Responsible for creating the AFRICOM phone directory that was used by DEA and FBI personnel to search for drug runners in AFRICOM

·   Worked with European/Coalition forces to facilitate E1/T1 traffic

·   Wrote policy for troubleshooting subscriber outages for different shops

·   Installed and maintained base-wide fiber optic and CAT V network

·   Performed site survey of customer premise for new installations and mission requirements

·   Maintained base-wide records of military assets

·   Briefed command staff on project progress

 

 

 

TekSystems, Nebraska and South Dakota May 2002 - Aug 2004

·   Tasked with installing a military-wide communications system at Ellsworth AFB

·   Trained Air Force personnel in use of new computer systems

·   Installed wiring and communication systems for major businesses - New Union Pacific Headquarters and Datatec – Omaha, NE

 

 

105^th PSD Nebraska National Guard, Lincoln, NE, May 2001 - Sept 2004

·   Maintained voice and data communications for unit while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

·   Coordinated the electronic processing of over 150,000 soldiers and civilians entering theater

 

32^nd Signal US Army, Darmstadt, Germany, May 1997 - May 2001

·   Node Center shift supervisor personally responsible for maintaining network communications and training new operators for the team

·   Received three Army Achievement Medals for exceptional performance

 

 

 

PERSONAL HOME LAB

 

Routers

·   1 x 851W Router

·   2 x 2610 Routers

·   1 x 2611 Router

·   1 x 2620XM Router

 

Switches

·   3 x 2950 Switches

·   1 x 3500XL Switch

 

VoIP Phones

·   4 x Cisco 7912 VoIP Phones