FREDERICK J. NAVAILHON, JR.

12467 Pendarvis Ln · Walker, Louisiana 70785 · (225) 505-1908 · navailhon@hotmail.com

 

Sr. Network Engineer

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

·         Excellent professional track record in network engineering and administration

·         Proven ability to install, configure, and upgrade network servers and systems

·         Recognized as a creative and effective technical troubleshooter and problem solver

·         Strong communication, training, and support skills with people at all levels

·         Superb technical acumen with a variety of systems, software, and hardware

·         Sharp analytical skills applied to evaluating and improving existing systems

·         Outstanding organization and attention to detail with complex networks

·         Flexible and resourceful leader and thinker in fast-paced technical environments

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

CCDA, CCNA, CCDP, CCNP Routing & Switching , CCNP Voice, CCNP Storage Provider & CCNP Secutiy

MCITP: Lync Server Administrator 2010

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Sr. Network Engineer                                                                                                                              06/2012 - Present

Jones Walker, LLC  Baton Rouge, LA

·         Maintain, monitor and  upgrade all Cisco Unified Communication platforms including CUCM, Unity, UCCX and Presence.

·         Maintain and monitor Cisco ASA firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems

·         Configure and monitor JW network utilizing What’s Up Gold.

·         Configure Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 technologies on routers and switches.

·         Configure and maintain Aruba wireless network company wide.

·         Perform site surveys for new office locations and provide network design solution.

·              Managed and configure Fortiguard web filtering device.

 

 

Sr. Network Engineer/Consultant                                                                                              04/2009- 05/2012

Sparkhound, Inc Baton Rouge, LA

·         Responsible for providing network design, support, and performance services to clients.

·         Designed and implemented VoIP solutions including CUCM, CME, Unity, CUE, UCCX and Presence.

·         Installed and configured Cisco ASA firewalls for clients.

·         Configure Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 technologies on routers and switches.

·         Surveyed, designed and implemented wireless technology solutions for clients.

·         Coordinated Cisco training for junior level technicians through Cisco Partner channels.

 

 

Technical Manager/Sr. Network Engineer                                                                           11/2006- 12/2008                                                                                                                                                          

TCPNS, INC Bagram AB, Afghanistan

·         Engineer and maintain the U.S. military secure and non-secure computer networks for operations at Bagram AB, Afghanistan.

·         Manage a team of 12 network engineers responsible for operating and maintaining the US Military networks.

·         Operate, maintain and design VOIP networks for the Afghanistan area of operations. Designed and installed new VoSIP Call Manager cluster for the CJTF AOR.

·         Firewall management and implementation. (Juniper,  Cisco ASA and Checkpoint)

·         Configure Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 technologies on routers and switches.

·         Managed Blue Coat cache flow system to provide Internet web filtering.

·         Design and implement new network requirements throughout Afghanistan.

·         Configure and administer Afghanistan area of operations BGP, OSP and EIGRP routed networks.

·         Design and implemented microwave line of site solution for forward operating bases. Configured VPN tunnels to provide security over the system.

·         Implemented VMPS prot secrutiy solution to deny unauthorized devices on the network.

·         Utilize network management tools such as SNMPc, Cisco Works, NetQos to monitor SIPR and NIPR networks. 

 

Lead Network Engineer                                                                                                                    12/2003-09/2006

EMW, Inc Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan

·         Engineer and maintain the U.S. military secure and non-secure computer networks for operations  at Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan.

·         Configure Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 technologies on routers and switches.

·       Managed Cisco Call Manager (CCM) and Call Manager Express to provide secure voice communications.

·         Managed network NAC/VMPS server to deny unauthorized devices to the network.

·         Managed network NIPR and SIPR TLA architecture to provide a tiered layer network security.

·         Managed Blue Coat cache flow system to provide Internet web filtering.

·         Provide end user support for both SIPRNET and NIPRNET computer networks.

·         Maintain network documentation including network diagrams using HP Openview, Visio, and a database of all configurations of equipment on the networks.

·         Provide design solutions for any additions to the networks locally.

·         Utilize network management tools such as SNMPc, Cisco Works, NetQos to monitor SIPR and NIPR networks.

 

 

Network Engineer                                                                                                                               02/2002-08/2003

Halliburton-KBR, Kuwait & Iraq

·         Engineer and administer Halliburton network supporting Army Corp of Engineers and Project RIO throughout Iraq and Kuwait.  Maintained and administered Active Directory

·         Perform desktop and server support for 550 end users. Perform QA/QC duties for new implementations and design for upcoming projects.

·         Maintained Active Directory network and designed Active Directory forest and domain structures.  Configure and Implement Group Policy Objects in Active Directory. Created sites, subnets, site links, and connection objects for Active Directory.

·         Maintained microwave line of site systems to provide communications to outlying sites.

·         Configure Cisco routers, switches and Pix firewalls.

     

 

LAN/WAN Administrator11/2000 – 01/2002

DynCorp Technical Services, Dili, East Timor

·         Engineer and administer USGET computer network supporting US military in East Timor. Maintain 4 Windows servers, 2 Cisco routers, firewall server, network monitoring server, and CSU/DSU.

·         Maintain over 99% uptime, allowing company to achieve complete award fee bonuses from government. Implement improvements and upgrade systems at low cost, increasing savings.

·         Provide 24/7 on-call hardware and software service for 75 end users. Support classified/unclassified LANs and servers. Upgraded exchange servers from NT to 2000 and Exchange 5.5 to 2000.

·         Configure Cisco routers. Perform NES encryption server management. Install LAN connectivity equipment and new network solutions. Maintain network diagrams and documentation.

 

 

Network Administrator04/1999 – 10/2000

EMW, SARAJEVO, Bosnia

·         Managed systems for HQ SFOR operations supporting Operation Joint Forge. Oversaw 8 NT servers, 2 firewall servers, 2 network monitoring servers, 2 RAS servers, and 1 IDS system for 650 users.

·         Maintained over 98% network uptime. Personally installed firewalls and IDS system, successfully preventing all attacks. Provided field repairs on a 24/7 on-call basis.

·         Designed and implemented network improvements and upgrades. Provided hardware, software, desktop, server, and connectivity support for network and dial-up users.

·         Prepared network diagrams and documentation. Configured LAN connectivity components. 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

 

Network Administrator11/1997 –03/ 1999

Brown & Root Services, Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia & Hungary

·         Performed daily operations and maintenance for multi-country LAN/WAN. Managed 12 NT servers, 3 Sun Solaris systems, FTP servers, firewall servers, and network monitoring servers for 800 users.

·         Provide 24/7 on-call hardware and software service for 75 end users. Support classified/unclassified LANs and servers.

·         Set up mission-critical communications systems. Maintained, administered, and upgraded small networks on-site. Provided Windows NT and Exchange support.

·         Implemented improvements, prepared detailed network diagrams, and provided technical support.

 

Network & Electronics technician04/1992 – 09/1997

United States Air Force, Various Duty Locations

·         Installed and configured LAN/WAN equipment. Administered networks and troubleshot system, hardware, software, and communications problems in person and by telephone.

·         Conducted site surveys and performed system integration and testing. Installed and upgraded software. Performed component-level diagnosis and repair.

·         Provided technical support for combat intelligence system, wing imagery server, distribution host, and integrated database throughout Pacific theater of operations.

·         Monitored and repaired radar/electronic systems. Developed radar maintenance training program.

 

 

AIR FORCE TRAINING

 

Computer Specialist Course

Cisco Design & Configuration

Windows NT Administration

Fiber Optic & Fabrication

Digital Techniques

AC&W Radar Specialist

Basic Electronics

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Routers: Cisco 1600, 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700, 4000, 4500, 4700, 7000, 7200, 7600

Switches: Cisco 1900, 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500 (Native & Hybrid) Catalyst Series Switches

Security: Cisco VPN 3000, Cisco Pix 501, 506, 515, 525, 535, Cisco ASA, Cisco IDS/IPS, Cisco ACS, Juniper Firewall, Checkpoint Firewall, Bluecoat Proxy, VMPS.

Wireless: Cisco and Aruba wireless solutions.

Telephony: Cisco Call Manager, Unity and Call Manager Express, Contact Center, Presence,  Voice gateway and gatekeeper router technology.

Software: Cisco IOS, Cisco Works, Windows Operating and Server systems, Visio, SNMPc Management software, Solarwinds, Cisco Works, What’s up Gold and Network Sniffers.

Protocols/Standards: TCP/IP,  RIP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPsec, VTP, Multicast, IGMP, ATM, Frame Relay, Ethernet, DLSw, RSRB, STUN, LANE, HSRP, Token Ring, VLAN, 802.1x, NAT, Spanning Tree, ISL, CDP, HDLC, PPP, ISDN BRI/PRI, T1/E1, DS3

 

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