Mark J Buono
4951
Colina Way, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
561-707-3771
mjbuono@bellsouth.net
Summary
- 19 years of experience in IT Networking,
Security, Management and Support
- Adept at thinking on feet and solving technical
issues
- Mission-oriented and quick to align my goals to
those goals of the organization
- Unquestionable work ethic
- Explains complicated concepts in simple terms
Professional Certifications
Active
Cisco – CCNA – Routing and Switching; Voice
Cisco –CVOICE; CCNP Route
CompTIA – A+ and Network+ and Security+
EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Inactive
Novell – Certified Netware Administrator (CNA)
Microsoft – Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
SIP School – SIP School Certified Associate (SSCA)
SIP School – SIP School VVoIP Professional (SSVVP)
Palo Alto – Accredited Configuration Engineer
(ACE)
Juniper – Juniper Networks Certified Associate –
JUNOS
RedSeal – Network Expert; Security Expert
Active Security Clearance - TOP SECRET
Experience
Senior Network Engineer – 2014 – Present
General
Dynamics Information Technology
> Support the Service Migration Team which is a
program focused on providing technical expertise to the Joint Regional
Security Stack (JRSS) and MPLS projects.
> Conversant with aspects of the DoD Joint
Regional Security Stack (JRSS) network architecture and/or the Network
Modernization CONUS (NETMOD-C) LAN architecture.
> Part of a team responsible for multiple
aspects of network migration from the Legacy Army distributed TLA
architecture to the Regionalized architecture of JRSS.
> Travel from duty location to sites scheduled
for network migration to conduct site surveys, migration preparation, network
consolidation, and final network transition.
> Conduct testing of network design, as well
as, maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer
hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers,
firewalls, gateways, load balancers, etc.
> Apply wide-ranging experience and extensive
technical expertise to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
> Perform work without appreciable direction.
Exercise considerable latitude, discretion, and independent judgment in
determining technical objectives of assignments.
> Provide technical leadership to team members
and may operate in a lead role.
> Sets realistic objectives and motivates
others to achieve them.
> Organize resources and works collaboratively
to meet multiple team objectives.
> Deals with pressure and conflict decisively
and effectively.
> Provides technical direction and guidance on
one or more projects or programs.
> Explains and presents highly complex
technical subjects and processes. Possesses excellent communication and
presentation skills.
> Current technologies under JRSS Area of
responsibility include:
Routers (Cisco 9K series, Cisco 6K series, Juniper
MX480)
Layer 3 Switches (Cisco 7K series, Cisco 5K
series)
Layer 2 Switches (Cisco 3750)
Firewalls (Cisco ASA 5585, Palo Alto 5060)
Load Balancers (F5)
Monitoring Solution (RedSeal)
Unified Communications Analyst - Senior -
2013-Present
General
Dynamics Information Technology
>Write/Produce
a series of training videos on various aspects of Video Telecommunications
operations for use by customers throughout CONUS.
>
Provision, secure, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide service
management of multi-vendor IP-VTC technologies including:
>
Video Teleconference (VTC), Scheduling, Application Aware Firewalls, Video
Communication Servers (VCS), Telepresence Management
Suite (TMS), Multipoint Control Units (MCUs), Distributed Media Application
(DMA), Converged Management Application (CMA), Cisco Unified Communications
Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), Avaya Communications
Manager, ACME Packet Net-Net 3000/4000
>
Leverage element management, scheduling, call control, STIG compliance, and
performance-monitoring tools to improve VTC services and mitigate information
assurance risk
>
Design and plan network communications systems
>
Provide specifications/ detailed schematics for network architecture
>
Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection and
implements techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet
business needs including present and future capacity requirements
>Write
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) as necessary
Network
Administrator - Intermediate - 2011-2013
General
Dynamics Information Technology
>
Provide network support to the Army CONUS-TNOSC. Install, configure, and
troubleshoot TLA network devices in support of multiple mission areas.
>
TLA Equipment includes:
Cisco Routers (1841, 2811, 3845, 7206VXR, ASR1002)
Cisco Switches (2950G, 3550, 3750, 3750E, 3750G, 6509, 6509E, 7609S)
Juniper Firewalls (Net Screen SSG-520M, Net Screen SSG-550M, NetScreen-2000,
NetScreen-5400)
>
Ensure all network devices and configurations are compliant with current DOD
and Army regulations.
>
Insure correctness of all diagrams, device checks and databases.
> Complete network tasks as delegated by direct
supervisors and escalate tasks if needed
Technology Manager/ Production and Operations
Manager - 2009-2011
UltraClenz,
LLC
>
Perform all Technology functions for a small company to include; manage
SBS2003 Server, Exchange 2003, Sonicwall, Avaya IP Phone System and resolve
all technology issues as they arise.
>
Responsible for overseeing all phases of production for a line of hand
hygiene products.
>
Perform as liaison between executive management, engineering, the contract
manufacturer, and the distributors.
>
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise as a result of manufacturing
problems, to include quality control, material shortages, and shifting
priorities of work.
>
Oversee all shipping and receiving of the corporation.
>
Track all outstanding orders and serve as customer support representative for
our distributors.
> Perform all product photography.
Information Technology Manager - 2005-2009
David
Wood Personnel
>
Completely renovated all Technology Operations within the four branches of
the organization with regard to servers, routers and firewalls.
>
Introduced meticulous organizational and accounting skills to provide upper
management with a snapshot of the current technology posture and future
possibilities.
>
Provided management with a Technology budget and comprehensive Information
Security Policy.
>
Connected and protected all four branch offices through the installation and
configuration of routers/firewalls. Managed corporate VPN (Watchguard).
>
Maintained organization’s web servers, file server, app server and SQL
server. Performed daily backup of SQL database.
>
Educates the staff (at all levels) on responsible computer usage through an
ongoing “web-u-cation” series on the Intranet.
>
Developed, published and maintained a dynamic internet website and a
corporate intranet website
>
Optimized website through a thorough knowledge of Search Engine Optimization
(SEO)
>
Introduced effective, multimedia briefing solutions to include the concept of
a podcast series.
>
Produced new and fresh collateral marketing pieces for the company to include
graphic design and photography.
> Chosen Employee of the Year honors for 2007
Senior Network Engineer - 1997-2005
Network Advisors
>
Proficient with Novell Netware (4.11–6.5) and Microsoft Server Operating
Systems (NT, 2000 and 2003), MS Exchange.
>
Experienced with Cisco Routers and Firewalls (Watchguard, PIX, Sonicwall and
Linux).
>
Experienced with Citrix 4.0 running in both Microsoft and Novell
environments.
>
Experienced with several fiduciary hosts to include Metavante, Intercept and
Fiserv and the configuration of corresponding AS400 emulation software.
>
Excellent at troubleshooting and resolving end-user workstation issues.
>
Consistently the top performer for the company.
>
Knowledgeable about all software applications used in designing, building and
administering a LAN or WAN (antivirus, mail, backup, etc.).
>
Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications.
>
Loyal to clientele and expert in building rapport with end-users.
>
Promoted to company’s Senior Engineer.
> Team player willing to take on tasks outside
my “scope of responsibility”
Military Service
United States Army - 1982-1992
Captain
(O-3), Military Intelligence
>
Honorable Discharge.
>
Top Secret-SCI Clearance
>
Signal Corps (class rank: 1) / Armor Corps (class rank: top 10%) / Military
Intelligence (class rank: 1)
>
Numerous leadership positions; Decorated for excellence
>
Promoted from Private First Class to Captain (P)
> Awarded Soldier of the Month/Soldier of the
Year
Education
Florida
Atlantic University - 1980
Boca
Raton, Florida
Bachelor
Business Administration
Major Field of Study – Marketing Sales and
Promotion
Other Professional Accomplishments
Professional Photographer
Published Author
Public Speaker