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Harris Connect LLC, Cheapeake  VA2009-present

Security Administrator/Network Administrator

·   Hired as Network Administrator, promoted to Security Administrator in October 2013.

·   Administer PCI certification.

·   Configure Checkpoint firewalls, including new installations, troubleshooting, changes, and deletions.

·   Configure access lists, object groups, TACACS accounts on routers, and switches.

·   Responsible for Solarwinds implementation, maintenance, and monitoring, including automated alerts for network problems.

·   Troubleshoot hardware, software, and firmware on routers, and switches at local and remote locations for internal and external client networks.

·   Configure and monitor Riverbed devices.

·   Work with circuit providers, including Verizon, Level3, XO Communications, and Cox Communications to resolve network issues.

·   Design and implement network upgrades.

·   Travel to remote sites for network troubleshooting, repairs, installs, and upgrades.

·   Documentation of all network environments with Visio.

Smithfield Packing, Smithfield VA2007-2009

Senior Network Engineer

·   Configure access lists, object groups, RADIUS accounts on Cisco firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and switches.

·   Troubleshoot hardware, software, and firmware on Cisco firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and switches at local and remote locations for internal and external client networks.

·   Design and implement network upgrades.

·   Travel to remote sites for network troubleshooting, repairs, installs, and upgrades.

·   Designed and implemented Checkpoint to Cisco ASA conversion for internet facing firewalls

·   Work with circuit providers, including Verizon, Level3, Brighthouse, Charter Communications, and Cox Communications to resolve network issues..

·   Documented all network environments with Visio.

Erik K. Schmidt

Dendrite International, Chesapeake VA2003-2007

Network Engineer 3

·   Configure access lists, object groups, TACACS+ and RADIUS accounts on Cisco firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and switches

·   Troubleshoot hardware, software, and firmware on Cisco firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and switches at local and remote locations for internal and external client networks.

·   Design and implement VPN networks.

·   Proactively monitor network security of client networks to assure integrity of security measures.

·   Work with circuit providers, including Verizon, Level3, and Cox Communications to resolve network issues.

·   Configured switches, firewalls, and VLANs for global VoIP installation over MPLS network.

Alcatel USA, Chantilly VA                                              2000-2002

Network Engineer

·   Resolved customer network problems on Alcatel/Newbridge ATM, TDM, Frame Relay, and router products.

·   Interacted directly with customers to troubleshoot networks.

·   Selected to Alternate Shift team to prove that telecommuting was a viable option for Technical Assistance Center personnel, and accomplished this task by taking 30% of total tickets with 3% of total personnel.

·   Work with client circuit providers, including Verizon, Level3, Bell Canada, British Telecom, India Telecom, SBC, and others to resolve their network issues.

·   Initiated Field Engineer dispatches, both domestically and internationally.

Internetwork Consulting Services L.L.C., Sterling, VA     1999-2000

Network Engineer Contractor

Network Access Solutions

·   Implemented IP renumbering project for DSL network.

·   Trained technicians in basic FORE switch technology, Ascend TNT channel banks, and IP for provisioning of DSL circuits.

·   Researched DSL network to locate and remove disused circuits, saving NAS valuable network bandwidth.

·   Trained team of technicians to assist in the identification and removal of disused circuits.

·   Resolved trouble ticket issues in the Network Operations Center to restore DSL service to customers.

·   Interfaced with Bell Atlantic, WorldCom, Internet providers, and NAS Field Engineers for restoration of DSL service to customers.

·   Provisioned new ISDL and SDSL circuits.

·   Directed field technicians to assure end-to-end connectivity of new DSL services to customers.

Cable and Wireless

·   Audited Cisco router network and created database of management IP addresses in preparation of IP renumbering project.

·  Documented Cabletron router network in preparation of new contract.

Erik K. Schmidt

AlliedSignal Technical Services, Portsmouth, VA1995-1998

CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk (Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet)

Senior Electronics Technician

·   Managed network installations crew.

·   Physical and topological design, and maintenance of a 1000+ node Ethernet based ATM LAN.

·   Installed Cat5, Cat5e, fiber optic cables and connectors.

·   Documented fiber optic and copper cable plants.

·   Installed Cat5 Hubs, Fiber Optic Hubs, Ethernet switches, and other network hardware.

·   Deployed field technicians for network customer service.

·   Cleared DOD SECRET.

Computer Dynamics Inc., Virginia Beach, VA1989-1995

CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk

Junior Electronics Technician

·   Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of an 800 node LAN.

·   Installed Cat5, Cat5e, fiber optic cables and connectors.

·   Lead technician for the network installation crew.

·   Installation of the Cable Distribution System.

·   Generated tracking documentation for the copper and fiber optic cable plants.

Erik K. Schmidt

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Checkpoint Products

Checkpoint Open Server Firewalls

Checkpoint 1100 Firewalls

Checkpoint 2200 Firewalls

Cisco Products

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Most Cisco Routers

Most Cisco Switches

Cisco 3000 Series VPN Concentrators

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