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