Justin Upton

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1502 Tara Ct Augusta, GA 30906

(706) 910-3403

mr.jlupton@gmail.com

 

Network Engineer with 4 years of experience in information technology that focuses on networking and systems. Experienced and highly familiar with LAN/WAN switching and routing. Experienced with Solar Winds network monitoring tools as well as Wireshark and Syslog services. Manage Security postures with security devices such as Cisco’s ASA and NSA Type 1 Encryption Devices. Manage VoIP phones and VTC devices using Cisco Call Manager and Telepresence server. Possess several Cisco certifications and will complete my Master’s degree in Information Systems by the end of the year 2016.

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS                                           

·              NETWORKING: Cisco Catalyst Switches (2800, 2900, 3500, 3700, 3800, 4500 & 6500 series), Cisco ISR Routers (2951, 3925 & 4451 Series).

·         SECURITY: NSA Type-1 Encryption Devices, GEM-X Server, Cisco ASA (5515-X, 5510 &5520 series), Cisco ACS server management, ACLs, and PPS management using CLI and Cisco ASDM.

·              VOICE & VIDEO: Cisco Telepresence, Cisco CUCM, Cisco IP Phones (7900 & 9900 series phones), Cisco SX20 Codec system, Polycom RealPresence Group 500, Cisco MCU.

·              OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows 7, 8, & 10; Windows Server 2008 & 2012; Cisco IOS.

 

CERTIFICATIONS                                             

·              CISCO: CCNP Routing & Switching, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Security (ID: CSCO12206191)

·              MICROSOFT: Configuring Windows 7 (ID: D950-9410)

·              COMPTIA: Security + (ID:  COMP001020448123) [Expired in July 2016]

·              ARMY: CNSS recognized, Army Basic Instructors Course (ABIC) certified, Army Personal Ethics Training (APET) certified, Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC) Certified

·              DOD: Secret security clearance & Interim Top Secret

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                   

 

METOVA FEDERAL     Cabot, AR

Network Engineer (Ft Gordon, GA)         September 2015 – Present

·               Provide LAN/WAN support at the Hub for a closed Experimental Enterprise Network.

·               Provide Database switching, storage, and VoIP & VTC services for two classified enclaves for DOD experimental network.

·               Monitor Type 1 Encryption devices for encrypted connections to distant sites.

·               Setup GRE tunnels for transporting OSPF routing information.

·               Make network design implementations and changes on both network Enclaves.

·               Installed Solar Winds and monitor and configure network resources using Orion NPM and NCM

·               Make changes to network resources for both Enclaves and diagramed most of a single enclave as well as server room using Visio.

·               Monitor and replace remote site stacks that contain a Cisco ISR router, Cisco ASA 5515-X and Catalyst 3850 switch.

o   Currently upgrading old 5510 and 5520 Series ASAs to 5515-X Series ASAs.

o   Planning upgrade of ISR routers to 4451 Series ISR routers.

·               Monitor and make configuration changes to database core switches that include two Catalyst 6500 series switches currently

o   Planning and soon configuring Nexus 9000 series switch to replace Catalyst 6500 series switches

 

Network / Systems Administrator (Martinez, GA)                       February 2014 – September 2015

·               Provided remote tech support for two sited for CIGIE group located in Washington, DC and Brunswick, GA.

·               Provided support for HP Proliant servers that run Microsoft Server 2008 R2 OS

·               Provided support for Exchange Server 2010.

·               Provided Active Directory support for two Active Directory Domain Controllers

·               Ran remote desktop support for HP laptops running Windows 7 Professional in Active Directory environment using Windows Remote Desktop Client and TightVNC. 

·              Imaged laptops for new users or for troubleshooting issues by deploying Windows 7 images remotely using WDS with an Answer File.

·               Maintained Watchguard firewall using persistent IPS interconnections and PPTP laptop connections to environment

·               Maintained Symantec Backup Exec Server 2010 & 2012 using LTO-2 and LTO-5 tape drives

·               Maintained D-Link Switches 24/48 port POE.

·               Documented settings and changes to network environment.

·               Provided Windows Server 2012 R2 and QuickBooks Server 2013 to Metova main office temporarily.

 

DELAN ASSOCIATES, INC.    Freeport, NY

CCNA Instructor for Army (Ft Gordon, GA)October 2012 – September 2013

·               Taught and facilitated as a Primary and Assistant Instructor for entry level Warrant Officers for the 442nd Signal Battalion.

·               Set up lab environments inside of classrooms

o   Made network cables (cat5e & 6), setting patch panels for network racks

o   Ran lab cable

o   Installed Cisco (2900 series) routers and (3700 series) switches

o   Installed Windows 2008 R2 servers that ran either Hyper-V or VMware virtual machines.

·               Used programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook every day in the classroom for instructional purposes.

 

BARNEY’S PHARMACY      Augusta, GA

Information Security Intern                      June 2010 – October 2012

·               Counted medicine for prescriptions

·               Inputted prescriptions into application for labeling and storage

·               Managed inventory (both returns and orders) and ordering

·               Assisted with minor maintenance for counting robot

·               Provided labor assistance to other departments

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION                                                 

Boston University (Online)              Boston, MA