·               CAN/LAN/WAN Network Engineering/Administration

·               Voice & Video, Call Manager & Call Manager Express Administration

·               EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, DMVPN, VRF, Multicast Routing, and QoS

·              Cisco VSS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, MST, SPAN and RSPAN

·               Cisco Switches (3700,4500 and 6500 series)

·               Cisco Routers (1800, 2800, 3800, and 7600 series)

·               Juniper SRX's, JUNOS

·               TACACS administration, SNMP management

·               Solarwinds, PRTG, and CA Spectrum Network Monitoring Tools

·               Network Design & Project Management

·               Experience in high paced learning environments

·               Ability to perform in a self-managed work environment

·               Ability to maintain attention to detail under pressure

 

Professional Experience

 

Lead Network Engineer (USAFRICOM) - Stuttgart, Germany

October 2014 – Present

 

·               Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting the CAN/WAN supporting voice, video, and data for over 2000 daily active US Army AFRICOM users.

·               Responsible for installation, configuration and maintenance of 150 multivendor switches including Cisco and Brocade manufactures.

·               Responsible for the management and maintenance of the CAN core networking devices such as Cisco VSS's utilizing VRF instances, EIGRP, OSPF, Static routing, ACLs, Port-Channels, and Multiple Spanning Tree(MST) protocols.

·               Responsible for the engineering of VPN/IPSec tunnels supporting customer VIP remote users

·               Conducting weekly network maintenance by upgrading Cisco IOS software on devices such as 4507, 4510 and 6509 Layer 3 switches.

·               Responsible for the implementation of multicast routing in support of Radio Over Internet Protocol (ROIP) technology.

·               Responsible for identifying and assessing the extent and operational impact of network disruptions, and initiating services restoration actions.

·               Principle network technical advisor to the AFRICOM Support Company and staff on all related Campus Area network activities.

·               Providing technical requirements for evaluating, defining, designing the network infrastructure in response to acquiring new advanced network technologies.

·               Responsible for provisioning new VOIP/Cisco Jabber end user devices in Cisco Unified Communication Manger (CUCM) utilizing SCCP or SIP protocols.

·               Maintaining continuous surveillance of the Campus Area Network through the use of CA Spectrum network monitoring software providing real time network status and health.

·               Leading projects in support of network infrastructure upgrades and implementing telecommunication support activities.

·               Responsible for providing periodic network support training to staff and military subordinates.

Network Engineer/Security Specialist at ONI (Office of Naval Intelligence)

Metronome LLC.

January 2014 – October 2014

 

·               Circuit actions officer for deployment, re-homing, and decommissioning circuits, such as; modems, T-1 extenders, multiplexers, optical transport, E1, ATM, DS3, T3, Metro-Ethernet, OC-n and Long-haul circuitry

·               Engineered GRE/VPN-IPSEC tunnels and monitoring solutions for remote networks while maintaining security posture for core network

·               Engineered  and maintaining out of band management solutions supporting remote networks users

·               Managed Cisco 7609 core routing devices providing critical services for local and remote users

·               Wrote engineering orders for new projects and briefed division heads on project status/completion

·               Managed Solarwinds and PRTG network monitoring software to provide real time network status and health

·               Maintained network reliability and security by continuously conducting IOS upgrades and applying the  latest security guidelines    

·               Reviewed and mitigated local and global enclaves for STIG and IAVA compliancy

·               Conducted daily configuration changes on network enclaves, such as; ACL, AAA modifications, firewall policy/rule sets, IOS/configuration backups, and VOIP connectivity

·               Provided support in cryptography and various IP and serial encryption technologies to include HAIPE, TACLANE, STU and STE encrypted communication devices

·               Conducted site survey's for new customers and established network requirements for new services.

·               Generated standard operating procedures for easier transfer of responsibilities

·               Managed software upgrades on networking devices, such as; 2800, 3800, 7600 series routers, and 3750, 3850 series switches.

·               Utilized remedy ticketing system to track and support customer networking issues

 

Network Administrator/Security Specialist DISA (Defense Information System Agency)

Joint Staff Pentagon December 2011 – January 2014

 

·               Supported over 7000 GCCS-J customers including the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff members with network related issues

·               Maintained network reliability and security of 15 different global network enclaves

·               VMS Administrator, conducted full network security reviews on our local and global enclaves for STIG and IAVA compliancy

·               Conducted daily configuration changes on network enclaves, such as; ACL (access control lists), AAA modifications, firewall policy/rule sets, IOS/configuration backups

·               Worked with Linux OS to support Juniper network security managers and firewalls

·               Trained, planned, and executed equipment life cycle refresh on several network enclaves

·               Generated standard operating procedures for easier transfer of responsibilities, and on the job training

·               Conducted yearly software upgrades on all routers, switches, and firewalls

·               Executed multiple successful disaster recovery exercises

·               Utilized remedy ticketing system to track and support customer networking issues

·               Fixed local issues that dealt with fiber and CAT 5 cabling 

 

Network Administrator/Company Level IMO (Information Management Officer) and Helpdesk Technician

Fort Lewis, WA/Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) 10-11 and Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) 08-09

 

·               Maintained and operated a STT (Satellite Transportable Terminal)

o       Configured STT’s to work with TDMA or FDMA links to support mission requirements

o       Troubleshooting experience using spectrum analyzers to troubleshoot link issues

·               Maintained and operated a CPN stack which supports up to 500 customers

o       Configured and maintained Cisco Router/Firewall/Switch packages to establish network WAN connectivity through the DMVPN network infrastructure

o       Provisioned VOIP end user devices utilizing Cisco Call Manager Express

o       Configured General Dynamics TACLANE KG-175D and Classics according to system specifications for secure communication

o       Experience in using crypto transfer tools, such as; Simple Key Loader (SKL), and Data Transfer Device (DTD's)

·               Position held as Helpdesk/IMO (Information Management Officer)

o        Created and managed accounts, computers, and printers on the Active Directory Domain

o        Provided 24 hour remote network support to customers and remote sites

o        Generated and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to provide network continuity

o        Supported and executed Windows Desktop Imaging for user workstations to support organizational driven security requirements

o        Provided hardware support, and managed inventory of shop supplies and tools for accountability

 

Education

 

Western Governors University

Estimated Graduation Date – Spring 2017

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology - Security (51 CU's)