Matthew C. Reed

CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCSA:Security, MCSE:Security, Network+, Security+

19911 Forest Drive

Spring TX, 77388

Home: 281.651.5968 Mobile: 843.291.8446

mattypants1975@gmail.com

 

Professional Profile

Versatile network engineer with 13 years of experience in DoD and corporate enterprise network with a strong background in route/switch, active directory, server applications, and experience in firewalls, wireless, and voice. Advanced knowledge of designing, installing, and maintaining network architecture and devices.

Core Competencies

Cisco Networking Cisco IOS and Catalyst OS MS Exchange 2003Active Directory

DNS DHCPTCP/IP Sidewinder G2 Firewall Voice over IP (VoIP)              Riverbed Cascade                            Bluecoat Proxy                                          Checkpoint firewall

IPv6 experienceVital QIPOpnetCiscoWorks

RemedyCisco TACACS and ISEVBrick IP Television systemsKG175 TACLANES

Veritas/Symantec NetbackupCisco ASA/PIX firewall and VPN concentrators

Cisco CallManager and MeetingPlaceGEMS Management Server

 

Professional Experience

Network Analyst, ConocoPhillips, Houston, TX, June 2011-Present

·   Dual role of firewall and network engineer to account for shortcomings in manpower, was specifically chosen because of my knowledge and experience

·   Designed core, distribution layer, access layer, wireless suite, and firewall suite for corporate headquarters. 

·   Designed and implemented guest network for entire company to allow vendors and contractors access to Internet without the ability to access company assets using existing infrastructure and incurring no additional equipment costs. 

·   Designed and implemented core, access layer, enterprise and guest WLAN to support IPTV, building security access and control, and Crestron A/V equipment for 5,000 users in two new buildings with 42 floors combined.

·   Responsible for advanced troubleshooting and break/fix of all sites worldwide supporting 17,000 employees on enterprise, guest, and drilling control networks.

·   Day to day operations include LAN, WAN, WLAN network problems as well as upgrade/tech refresh of aging equipment as well as structured cabling and patching.

·   Manages TACACS administration, CiscoWorks, Remedy ticketing system/Service Now, and Enterprise DNS/DHCP administration (Vital QIP).

·   Utilizes troubleshooting tools such as observer, opnet, Cascade, and anue to aide in finding and fixing network and application anomalies.

·   Implements rule changes for Checkpoint and Cisco firewalls, and Bluecoat proxy servers. 

·   adheres to strict change management policies for continued operations during network changes and outages.

 

Network Engineer, SPAWAR Naval Weapons Station, DoD Navy Civilian, North Charleston, SC, June 2009- May 2011

•         Supported Navy program (tacmobile) responsible for deploying tactical networks as their network subject matter expert, researching and developing the system to suit their needs.

•         Part of a design and deployment team responsible for installing Call Manager solutions for remote and local users at Navy shore NOCS.

•         Technical lead for joint services network at Fort Meade MD, designed and configured building network, as well as the firewall solution for Navy, Marines, Army, and Air Force.

•         Assisted multiple other projects/programs for solutions regarding anything netcentric.

Network Engineer, SPAWAR Naval Weapons Station, Life Cycle Engineering, North Charleston, SC, July 2008-June 2009

·   Member of advanced technologies group responsible for supporting Navy in developing solutions for current and future projects.

·   Supported naval operations by designing and evaluating network infrastructures to optimize performance under strict DoD guideline.

·   Led the design and engineering team for distributed testing of replicated Navy platforms across large geographic distances to validate technology solutions for future versions of said platforms by building an accurate representation of navy ship and shore based infrastructures.

Network Engineer, Network Operations Security Center, L-3 Communications, Shaw AFB, SC, March 2005- July 2008

•         Engineered and implemented network solutions for the Air Force deployed in the Middle East as well as the network control center located stateside.

•         Part of deployment team that would design, configure, migrate, and refresh LAN/WAN and systems to forward deployed sites.

•         Administered multiple remote sites on classified/non-classified networks and daily operational management over Sidewinder Enterprise Manager and firewalls, Symantec Anti-virus servers, Cisco UCM, MeetingPlace, domain controllers, Exchange servers, Bluecoat Proxies, Dell/EMC SANs, and Netbackup servers.

•         Maintained user and computer accounts by managing group policy in a hierarchical architecture to enforce security policies as well as other user and group specific privileges or restrictions. 

•         Using ADUC (active directory users and computers) it enabled me to manage user accounts as well as exchange via the exchange enabled MMC (Microsoft management console) plugin.

•         Processed and logged all requests for technical assistance from start to finish using remedy tracking system.

•         Planned the daily operation and employment of network monitors and maintained the configuration of systems; managed and troubleshot WAN circuits, Cisco routers, and Cisco switches.

 

Network Infrastructure Technician, United States Air Force, February 1997- May 2005

•         Responsible for sustaining network infrastructure, cryptographic equipment, and switching systems.

•         Initiated and conducted system verification tests to assess the capability and effectiveness of networks and communications systems.

•         Produced disaster recovery plans and continuity records for contingency use. Served on, and directed inspection teams organized to evaluate sustainment programs.

•         Coordinated and assisted end users in isolating and eliminating communications connectivity problems.

•         Removed, repaired, and replaced assemblies, subassemblies, and electronic components to optimally sustain communications networks.

•         Planned and scheduled communications and related equipment installations.

•         Established work standards, methods and controls for preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance actions.

Education and Training

•         Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Networking, 2008

Magna cum laude, Strayer University, Charleston, SC

•         Masters of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Network Management,

Strayer University, Charleston, SC (completed 45 of 54 quarter hours: 3.75 GPA).  Started back again in October 2015 expect graduation in fall of 2016

•         CCNP 2006, recertified 2014

•         CCNA Security, 2014

•         CCIE written exam 2008, recertified 2010, 2012

•         JUNOS Bootcamp, 2008

•         Configuring BGP on CISCO routers, 2007

•         Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE: Security), 2006

•         Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA: Security), 2006

•         Security+, 2006

•         Network+, 2005

•         CISCO IP telephony with CISCO call manager, 2004

•         Ciscoworks for Enterprise LAN/WAN Management, 2004

•         HP Openview Network Node Manager Course, 2004

•         Network, Cryptographic and Switching Systems, 2003

United States Air Force Technical Training

 

*40% service connected disability

*Held TS SCI clearance (1997-2011)

 

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