SR. NETWORK ENGINEER

 

Qualifications Summary

 

Over the past 16 years, I  have developed extensive background in LAN / WAN engineering support environment, switches, bridges, gateways and Red back routers. He has worked skillfully as a technical lead to develop and implement policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, supports, security, and backup. Mr Kaloko contributed to projects developing and communicating standards for use, operations, and security of network, personal computers, and data on all platforms.

 

Education

 

EDUCATION

George Mason Graduated July 1998

BS Systems Engineering

 

Computer Learning Center Manassas Virginia Graduated December 1996 -

Associates Degree Computer Science/Network Administration

 

Technical Skills

 

Operating Systems

Ø       Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional Server, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation/Server, Windows 98 SE, Windows 95, Red Hat Linux

Software

Ø       Novell Application Launcher, Novell Netware, Cisco Works SQL Server, Cisco View- Remedy, Black Ice Defender 2.5co, Zone Alarm Personal Firewall, Office 2000/XP w/Frontpage

 

Hardware

Ø       I386(Intel/AMD) based PCs, 3-Com 3C905 Series Network, Various Cisco, Various Routers/Hubs/Bridges/Gateways, T1, T3, OC3, DS3

 

Cisco Wireless Controller

 

Ø       Configure Cisco 4400, and 5500 wireless controller

Ø       Implement USGS campus wireless network installing Cisco

Ø       Cisco Aironet 3602I, 3502i, 3502e. and 2602i wireless access point

Ø       Monitor wireless using Cisco ISE

 

 

 

Professional Experience

 

June 2009 – present

USGS

Reston Virginia

Sr. Network Engineer

 

Ø       Support more than 12 Department Of Interior Agency network Support more than 30,000 nodes,

Ø       Switching and routing configurations

Ø       Designed, implement and deployed network using  Cisco Systems equipment

Ø       Configure core router 7507’ss, distribution switches 6504’s, and multiple access switches. 

Ø       Installed and configured Cisco ASA 5520’s, ASA 5510’s

Ø       Monitoring all devices by using Cisco Works, Cisco Security Manager (CSM) CS-MARS, Cisco Bandwidth Quality management (BQM)

Ø       Installed and manage a Cisco TACACS and Radius server, Cisco images and hardware installation and upgrades

Ø       Upgrading IOS images on Cisco Routers, Switches, ASA, and PIX.

Ø       Troubleshooting on oversea devices Cisco Routers 2801

Ø       Installed and configuration Juniper

Ø       Configure  juniper Firewall SA6000, SA2000, Netscreens

Ø       Classless routing, IS-IS, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, CIDR, RIP 1&2, and IP Multicast protocols such as: PIM, IGMP, MOSPF, RSVP and SMRP

Ø       Install radius server

Ø       Upgrade all OIS on Cisco routers and switches

Ø       2821, 2851 Cisco switches 2950, 2960, 3550, and 3560. Configured router as Virtual routing and forwarding (VSF). Configured MPLS

Ø       Configure Cisco 4400, and 5500 wireless controller

Ø       Implement USGS campus wireless network installing Cisco

Ø       Cisco Aironet 3602I, 3502i, 3502e. and 2602i wireless access point

Ø       Monitor wireless using Cisco ISE

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January 2008 to May 2009

USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service

Washington DC

Sr. Network Engineer

 

Ø       Aided in designing and implementing non-standard data solutions to meet Customer’s unique needs

Ø       Installed and configured radius and Tacacs Server.  Cisco 1112

Ø       Nokia Checkpoint firewall NG6, smart tracker, Smart dashboard R55

Ø       Implement, troubleshoot network with more than 400 nodes using OSPF protocol

Ø       Supported more than 25000 users (internal and regional government USDA Agencies).

Ø       Troubleshoot experience on 4500, 5500, 5000, 3500, 2900, 6500 switches and Cisco 3600, 2600, 2500, 7200 routers.

Ø       Designing fiber optic across all department

Ø       Nortel 8100/8300/8600 and Nortel checkpoint firewalls

Ø       Cisco ASA 5500 with VPN edition, VPN tunneling using  SSH and IPSEC based full Network remote assess

Ø       Have a good understanding of Cisco Mars functionality, Used it as the monitoring device

Ø       Involved in multiple projects such as: Cisco IOS & Catos upgrade, switches deployment to meet Cisco standard, configuration firewall service module (FWSM), pix firewall and monitoring Cisco ACS for users credentials.

Ø       Very proficient configuring Firewall service module (FWSM) Cisco pix, Access list on the Layer 3 Cisco router

Ø       Troubleshoot experience on Virtual Private Network (VPN) and involved on VPN concentrator configuration

Ø       Monitored and troubleshot Network problems, TCP/IP, Routing protocols

Ø       Classless routing, IS-IS, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, CIDR, RIP 1&2, and IP Multicast protocols such as: PIM, IGMP, MOSPF, RSVP and SMRP

Ø       Deep knowledge using Cisco management tools such as Cisco works, MRTG, and Cisco Mars

 

November 2005 to December 2007 

Science Application International Cooperation (SAIC)

McLean Virginia

Sr. Network Engineer

 

Ø       Worked as a technical lead on Jordan National Biometric Enterprise Systems (JNBES) to develop and implement policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, supports, security, and backup

Ø       Developed and communicated standards for use, operations, and security of network, personal computers, and data on all platforms

Ø       Communicated with other departments to report and resolve software, hardware, and operations problems

Ø       Consulted with department managers to develop system solutions consistent with organizational objectives

Ø       Assisted staff in the development of project estimates, schedules and contingency plans

Ø       Focused on continuous quality improvements in systems and processes. Increased and improved productivity Monitor and tested JNBES biometric systems, prepared system for deliver performance statistics and reports

Ø       Installation of and upgraded Storage Area Network (SAN) to the capacity of JNBES disk space.

 

June 2002 to November 2005

Science Application International Cooperation (SAIC)

McLean Virginia

Network Engineer

 

Ø       Configured   LAN / WAN engineering support environment, switches, bridges,

gateways and Cisco routers

Ø       Responsible for troubleshooting problems using Cisco 3640, 2500, 4000, and 7000 series routers.

Ø       Made use of expert knowledge in several broadband WAN technologies to include frame relay, ATM, DSL

Ø       Experienced in multi-protocol environments to include TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP

Ø       Setup and tested wireless point to point and point to multi point network

 

June 2001 – June 2002

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

McLean Virginia

Network Operation Engineer

 

Ø       Specified WAN and Internet connection using T1, dedicated 56kbps, ISDN, Frame Relay

Ø       Planned, scheduled and supervised the work of 2-4 consultants

Ø       Ensured timely work completion and accurate testing of all installations

Ø       Installed and configured Cisco routers and switches such as 2600, 4000, 5000 series, 6500, 7200, 7600

Ø       Performed network engineering designs, systems analysis configuration management, operational and maintenance oversight of complex DSL WAN/LAN area network

Ø       Configured DSLAM, Routers, cross-connected devices and CPEs

Ø       Worked with customer databases to correct problems with NCON DSLAM ATM network infrastructure

Ø       Assisted customers with managing networks

Ø       Assisted customers by providing telephone support to resolve problems with network to configure routers or switches

 

June 1999 – April 2001

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

McLean Virginia

Network Systems Analyst

 

Ø       Monitored and tracked ADSL network components (ATM circuits, PVC’s and VLANs) for Bell Atlantic DSL Internet access service

Ø       Updated IP addresses, management systems

Ø       Notified interested parties for BA network engineering groups when changes occurred

Ø       Dealt with Fast package and Frame Relay

Ø       Tracked trouble tickets and follow-up with end users

 

February 1998 – November 1999

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

McLean Virginia

Network Operation Technician

 

Ø     Installed and configured new equipment and resolved problems

Ø     Monitored online users for a 24/7 operation, using Cisco Works 3.2/Cisco View

Ø     Installed and configured of DHCP/DNS/WEB/RAS/TCP-IPROUTING and Terminal server

Ø     Monitored performance of network devices and objects to include: servers, desktops and laptops

Ø     Disabled guest accounts, renamed administrator accounts, added dummy administrator accounts and ensured administrator accounts were lockout

Ø     Monitored disk space utilization on the servers and report periodically and ensure server data was backed up on a daily basis

Ø     Ordered new hardware and software for team members

 

January 1995 to January 1998

Sleepy Hallow Minor

Alexandria Virginia

Network Administrator

 

Ø       Answered incoming calls and provided assistance to users in solving problems

Ø       Handled installation of new software and upgraded old to new versions

Ø       Conducted training of users on new software and application; assisting clients with daily login and password problems

Ø       Analyzed and tested hardware software configurations to ensure interoperability

Ø       Maintained call logs and prepared periodic analysis of recurring problems for management information

Ø       Installed and configured HP, Windows NT servers 4.0/2000 and Windows NT 4.0/XP workstations with Dynamic Disk Configuration

 

Technical Training, Qualifications & Certifications

 

Ø       CCIE Written, without the CCIE LAB

Ø       CCNP- Cisco Certified Network Professional; Routing, Switching, Remote Access, and Support

Ø       CCNA- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) July 2000

Ø       MCSE- NT Workstation 4.0, Server in the Enterprise, Network Essentials, TCP/IP and IIS

Ø       C.N.A.- 4.1 Novell

 

Security Clearance

Ø      Secret Clearance