MARCUS DOZIER (CCNP, CISSP, Security+)

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MARCUS DOZIER

(CCNP, CISSP, Security+, TS/SCI)

marcus.dozier@gmail.com

(770)5803802

SUMMARY

Cisco Certified Network Professional with experience installing, configuring, and supporting a

wide array of Cisco products including; routers, switches, (ASAs) Adaptive Security Appliances,

(WLC) Wireless LAN Controllers, and Nexus switches (NX-OS). In my current position I’m in

charge of a team of Network and Systems Engineers responsible for deploying a point of presence

to our foreign allies. In the past I have worked with AT&T and Verizon to activate circuits, and

build out various sites owned by the Army Corps of Engineers. I have performed multiple remote

site network refreshes which consisted of removing end of life equipment and replacing it current

compliant hardware, IOS and NX-OS code upgrades, and also performing configuration

optimization to promote business continuity.

EDUCATION

The University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 2012

Master of Engineering, Information Engineering and Management

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 2005

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology in LAN Technologies, Minor: Software Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

  · CompTIA Security+

  · Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP

  · Cisco Certified Network Associate/Wireless (CCNA)

  · Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

SKILLS

  · Hardware: Routers (Cisco ASRs, 7600, 7300, 7200, 3900, 3800, 2800, etc.), Cisco Switches

(Nexus 7k,5k,2k, 1kv, 6500, 4500, 3750, 3560), etc. Firewalls Cisco PIX/ASA, Check Point

Appliance & Splat, Juniper SSGs, McAfee IPS, Cyclades. Cisco Security Manager (CSM),

Cisco Works Network Compliance Manager (NCM). Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

(WLCs), Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

  · Protocols: OC, DS3, T-1, ISDN PRI's & BRI's, Ten-G, Gigabit & Fast Ethernet, FDDI, Token

Ring, Frame relay, ATM, DMVPNs. Routing Protocol (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP, ISIS),

Routed Protocol (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX). DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, HSRP, VLANs,

VTP, STP, ether-channels, VPCs, VDCs, wireless 802.11 a/b/g & encryption. Standard /

Extended access-lists, and Route Maps

  · Server & Operating Systems / Software: Windows 2000/2003 Server, MS SQL Server2000 &

Exchange 2003, Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Linux/Unix, Cisco IOS. MS Office, Project, Visio,

Wireshark, McAfee IDS/IPS. CA Spectrum, NetQOS, Check Point Provider & Voyager

EXPERIENCE

November 2013 to

Present

IronCladTS, Tampa, FL

Lead Network Engineer

Contracted to US Central Command (USCENTCOM)

Key Responsibilities

  · Managing 7 bilateral networks in the CENTCOM AOR

  · Designing Network solutions for countries in the CENTCOM AOR

  · Configuration of Network devices(Cisco), Servers, phones, and PCs

  · Upgrading Cisco IOS and NX-OS on Cisco devices

  · Implementing device configurations based on Security Technical Implementation Guide

MARCUS DOZIER (CCNP, CISSP, Security+)

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(STIGS)

  · Testing Software/Hardware in Lab environment. Physical devices and configurations

scenarios

  · Installation and Configuration of network monitoring software.

  · Responsible for triage and escalation of circuit outages.

  · Responsible for Hardware (RMA)s return merchandise authorization

  · Preparing Network Drawings and documentation for hand off to Operations Division

April 2011 to

December 2013

AllStaff, Vicksburg, MS

Network Engineer III

Contracted to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Key Responsibilities

  · Managing a two Enclave multi-site classified network, consisting of 7000+ routers &

switches, firewalls and other network devices at 1000+ locations.

  · Configuring and migrating a data-center from Gigabit to Ten-Gigabit architecture using Cisco

Nexus’s.

  · Performing network configuration(s) and changes during scheduled down times, maintenance

windows, or troubleshooting

  · Upgrading IOS and NX-OS images on network devices.

  · Administering Cisco TACACS and Radius servers for access/control, authorization,

identification and authentication

  · Configuring, administering and operational tasks for encrypted site-to-site and client-to-site

VPNs.

  · Supporting CIRT & SOC in handling and resolving security incidents.

  · Testing and maintaining network for disaster recovery and emergency operations.

  · Ensuring STIG compliance on network devices.

June 2006 to

April 2011

Central Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Network/Systems Administrator, June 2006 to June 2008, & December 2009 to April 2011

Key Responsibilities

  · Network SME for local hospital and clinic staff.

  · Responsible for maintaining the computer network and network equipment including: Cisco

switches, Routers, Wireless LAN Controllers, and ASA’s

  · Active Directory and Email support, troubleshooting and maintenance.

  · PC, Laptop, Server, and Printer support installation and troubleshooting

  · Wired and Wireless network installation, troubleshooting, and support

  · Wireless Applications and handheld support

  · Responsible for maintaining the Digital Medical Record System and equipment including

  · Servers(Windows and Linux), PCs, and scanners

June 2008 to

December 2009

MMC Group, Ridgeland, MS

Project Manager

Contracted to Mississippi Medicaid

Key Responsibilities

  · Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Mississippi Health Insurance Premium

Payment Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  · Certifications in Progress: Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

  · Clearance: Active TS/SCI DOD Security Clearance