SUMMARY:
- A qualified and motivated professional seeking a career in Network Engineering
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong troubleshooting techniques in order to manage a network
- Quickly absorb and retain new information and procedures
- Extensive experience in network implementation and IT Support
- Work well in team environments to accomplish company goals
NETWORK SKILLS:
Setup and configure: L2 & L3 HP Procurve and Cisco 4500/6500 switches, HP 3PAR SAN, NETGEAR ReadyNAS, 9200 Dell SoincWall, Meraki WLAN, Dell PowerEdge and HP Proliant Rack servers, Veeam and AWS BackupsInstall and Manage: Micorsoft Server 2003, 2008, 2012, ESXi VMware, vSphere, SolarWinds NPM, and NTA, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, G Suite and Microsoft Azure
Configure network protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, HDLC, PPP, MPLSVPN, client/site to site VPN, NAT, VLANs, PVSTP, ACLs, VRRP, LACP, Trunks, and SNMP
Utilize: Putty, Solarwinds Orion, Fiber Optic and Ethernet cable testers, punch down tools, CAT5/6, SFP, Multi mode and Single mode Fiber
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Balto, MD
Network/Sys Admin
Responsibilities:
- Replace Aerhive WLAN with Meraki Cloud based WLAN
- Configure Microsoft Confidential RADIUS for authentication, accounting, and Vlan assignment
- Create new vlans, subnets and Confidential rules to segment and secure campus network
- Replace Dell SonicWalls, HPE Procurve servers, and upgraded VSphere client
- Installed PaperCut, Solarwinds NPM, NTA, and Web Help Desk
- Eliminate single points of failure with redundancy, failover, and high availability
- Perform IOS upgrades, servers patches, VPN access, password changes, and firmware updates
- Manage SAN, Ready NAS, Veeam, and AWS Backups
Confidential, Balto., MD
Network Admin
Responsibilities:
- Manage and deployed multiple servers using Virtual Machine Manager
- Troubleshoot campus LAN and wireless connectivity
- Configure and install cisco 2960 - X stack switches, Aruba, and Aironet Access Points
- Maintain WatchGaurd firewall with Confidential ’s, NAT, and remote VPN configurations
Confidential, Balto., MD
Network Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor campus network infrastructure using cloud based Meraki Dashboard
- Upgrade and configure Cisco 6500 series core switches, 4500 series L2 swithces, and Meraki access switches
- Use cloud based controller to setup SSIDs, perform firmware upgrades, manage mesh topology for over 600 root and mesh Access Points.
- Provide network technical support for students and staff via ticket system
- Assist with keeping up telecom systems and phone related issues
- Configure Vlans, link aggregation, POE, trunk/access ports, and STP on Meraki switches
- Setup redundancy on switches via twin ax cables.
- Install and monitor Smart-UPS via web based StruxureWare Data Center
Confidential, Balto., MD
Network Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Provide Network support for a large scale site to site WAN comprised of over 20 locations and over 2,000 employees with WLAN setup at each location.
- Use SolarWinds Orion to monitor and track performance of Cisco Catalyst POE switches, Edgewater Switches, Cisco 1841 routers, and Cisco Aironet access points
- Manage network traffic, quarantine email, black/white list email, packet capturing and configure access ports, using Wireshark, Fortinet firewall and Barracuda
- Use AD to setup and manage OUs, user accounts, Dist. Groups, and logon scripts
- Setup and maintain DHCP server, File servers, and Exchange server.
- Virtualize and Manage Server environment with VSphere client
- Configure Cisco routers with site to site VPN, Confidential ’s and OSPF
Confidential, Columbia, MD
System Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Configure and deploy course setup for A+, Net+, Sec+, SQL, CCNA and CEH on Windows and Linux operating systems using VMware Workstation and Virtual Box
- Utilized Active Directory to manage OU’s, group policies, and user accounts
- Utilized Ghostcast server to create OS images and deploy them to all systems in classrooms
- Used Bitvise SSH Client to connect to various servers for Corp. Web updates, VoIP phone setup, door lock security, and access DHCP server to manage IP address pool.
- Configured Cisco 2600 routers and 2900 switches with OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv1/2 and VPN for CCNA class lab exercises.
Confidential, Halethorpe, MD
Network Field Technician
Responsibilities:
- Installed computers, Netopia routers, and network printers in Medical centers. (Hospitals, Labs, Clinics, and Doctor offices)
- Configured firewall rules, router interface, and TCP/IP settings for access to clients network
- Worked with various vendors including ISP’s, EMR venders, and IT support teams
- Setup RDP and bridge interfaces for access to client networks and EMR database
- Ran cabling, installed network drops and hubs
- Provided onsite and remote support for connectivity issues, printer systems, and software distribution
- Trained office staff on web based Medical Lab system.
- Setup user accounts, reset passwords, and set privileges through Active Directory
Confidential, Atlanta, GA
Help Desk Support
Responsibilities:
- Received inbound calls to setup Internet connections and email software
- Setup customers email accounts through outlook express
- Troubleshoot customers who are unable to send or receive email
- Diagnosed customer internet connectivity problems using ping and trace route tools
- Used web based tools to check for connection status, server outages, and software conflicts
