SUMMARY:

• With over 15 years of Data Networking experience and Site Specific Network Design, I have experience maintaining Cisco Router and Switch IOS and configurations. I have configured and installed General Dynamics encryption devices. I also have experience performing Network Engineering and Administration duties on the JWICS, SIPR and NIPR networks.
• Experienced in the identification of Network connectivity and System issues and the proper utilization of the resources available to resolve them.
• Network Operations
• Experienced working in a Tier 3 and 4 environment.
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches to include Cisco 6500, 4500, 38xx, 37xx, 35xx, 29xx, 28xx, 19xx, 1800, 1760, 1700 and 880 series devices. Light experience on the Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k and 2k series switches. Light Juniper experience.
• Cisco Router and Switch IOS upgrade and configuration
• TCP/IP Routing
• Aruba Wireless IAW 8.0
• Riverbed, WAN optimization and network analysis tool configuration and deployment
• Network Monitoring tool such as Solarwinds, What’s Up Gold, Net Cool, HP Open View, Ciscoworks and Neural Star
• ComSec, KG - 175 configuration and operation
• Configuration Management
• Quality Assurance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Level Network Engineer

• As a Project Engineer at CACI, I am currently creating data, voice and video solutions for the customer based on approved Technical Assessments. I conduct Technical Assessments of customer requirements, create engineering orders and assist in the engineers implementations of design solutions.
• Implement and maintain current and future wireless solutions based on Aruba WLAN 8.0 products.

Senior Consultant, Network Engineer

• MindPoint Group, onsite at the Department of Justice.
• Develop, design and implement data networks for up to 100 users.
• Configure site specific routers and switches for equipment refresh and new site deployment.
• Along with a team of 6 other SME’s, I assist with the troubleshooting and design of Enterprise level network upgrades.
• Functioning as a tier 3/4 level Network Engineer, I routinely troubleshoot and resolve enterprise and user level network issues in support of the Network Operations team.
• Experienced in deploying data center redundancy and network refresh/redesign.

Lead Network Engineer

• Employed by CACI as a Lead Network Engineer on the NCIS contract at Quantico, VA.
• Cisco router and switch configuration and deployment.
• Riverbed, Steelhead WAN Analysis/Accelerator, configuration and deployment.
• As the Lead Network Engineer I was responsible for Cisco router and switch IOS upgrades, configuration and deployment. While working at NCIS Headquarters I routinely assisted the Field Computer Specialists with the implementation of the recently deployed refresh networking equipment and ensured proper operation and site specific configuration. I continually monitored the JWICS, SIPR and NIPR networks for events that could cause network degradation. I guided the Tier I/II personnel through the proper troubleshooting steps before assuming responsibility for the resolution of network connectivity issues. I continually monitored the operation of the Cisco UCS and Citrix NetScaler systems. I have resolved network connectivity and/or degradation of service issues with these systems. I have configured, deployed and assisted with the installation of Riverbed WAN Accelerators at remote locations. Some of the network devices I worked with where Cisco 1921 routers, Cisco 2948 and 3560 switches. I aggressively took the necessary steps to identify and refresh legacy equipment at field offices. In addition I identified the need for the proper redesign and implementation of Out Of Band Management (OOBM) of the network resources. All of this was to ensure the network met DoD STIG requirements for ATO.

Network Engineer

• Employed by Zolon Tech, as the Lead Network Engineer at the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security
• Performing network monitoring, along with the remediation of data and VTC service interruptions
• Network component configuration and deployment
• Data network device refresh to include routers, switches, thick client and thin clients
• Classified data communications network redesign, device configuration and deployment
• KG-175D configuration and deployment
• System level trouble shooting as requested
• Team member in the installation, configuration and deployment of a multi-terabyte HP platform, VM Ware solution
• Customer service, resource connectivity remediation

Network Engineer

• Employed by General Dynamics IT as a Network Engineer for the AFOSI Network
• Troubleshoot network outages, user connectivity issues and resource availability.
• Configure Cisco routers and switches to meet site specific requirements.
• Cisco ASR 1002, Cisco 2921, 2811, 3745, 3560, 3550 and 1760 devices.
• Optimize current network configurations and topologies.
• DMVPN network implementation and troubleshooting.
• Attend group troubleshooting meetings for major network and resource outages.
• Assist and resolve specific site networking and resource access issues.
• Employed by Engineering Systems Solutions, Inc. on the AFOSI contract as a Network Administrator.
• Troubleshooting day to day network issues and site outages.
• DMVPN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Configuring Cisco 2921, 2811 and 3560 devices.
• Developing site refresh and device turn up procedures and supporting documentation.
• Assisting on site CSA/IT support, with the installation of new routers and switches, troubleshooting and resolving network connectivity issues.

Shift Manager

• Employed by SMS Data Products Group, Inc in McLean, Virginia. Working as a partner with Lockheed Martin Corp. on the ITNOVA project, at the Department of Homeland Security.
• My duties as Shift Manager consist of network monitoring and incident response to the DHS networks. Providing hourly and daily reports to our management team. Supervising the shifts activities. Mentoring junior engineers in both Network and System Administration operations.
• Provided troubleshooting and user issue resolution, i.e. Network connectivity, email, Black Berry and Desktop Support.

Lead Network Engineer

• Employed by WamNet, Netco, Multimax and Harris IT Services
• Issued daily tasks to Network Engineers and Administrators, managed Network outages (Incident Response), performed network maintenance and performed Network and System upgrades.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance to Engineers during network failures.
• Create detailed shift reports for management review. This would include the outcome of site and device turn ups, and the resolution of daily network performance issues.
• Mentored Engineers in the areas of job performance, adherence to established processes, career advancement, shift turnover report creation, Remedy ticket creation and updating, time reporting and time management.
• Insured contractual SLA requirements were met.
• Provided Quality Assurance review of Router and Switch configurations.
• Troubleshot user and site connectivity issues.
• Hands on experience in configuring, deploying and troubleshooting Cisco 6500, 4000, 3500, 2900 and CSU/DSU devices.
• Developed and utilized IP scheme' data in the build out and maintenance of the NMCI network.
• Participated in manager meetings, to discuss upcoming events and the strategic growth of the Network Operations Center.
• Conducted interviews of Network Operations Center (NOC) candidates.

Field Engineer, Network Services

Confidential

• Troubleshot site specific network connectivity issues, addressed user complaints.
• Troubleshot site specific LAN and WAN network issues, locally and remotely.
• Provided desktop support after site turn-up and/or system refresh.
• Created Router and Switch configurations to meet site specific requirements.
• Configured Cisco Routers and Switches to site specifications.
• Cisco 2600, 2500, 1720, 2900, 1900 and some 3Com equipment (1100 and 3300).
• Deployed Cisco Routers, Switches and WAN connectivity equipment at site turn-up.
• Acquired Cisco Certifications, CCNP and CCDP.

Network Engineer,

Confidential

• Configured Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Configured and Deployed Windows Servers and established network connectivity to same.
• Converted Confidential ’s Mid-Atlantic region from a 3Com to a Cisco based network, i.e. Cisco 1720, 1900, 2500, 2600 and 2900 series devices.
• Participated in Confidential ’s desktop and network equipment refresh in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Provided technical support at Confidential Branch locations throughout the DC Metro area.

Production Engineer

Confidential

• Provided technical support in the design, construction and testing of company proprietary XTS-300 secure data servers.
• Developed the technical documentation to support the construction and testing of servers built to customer specifications.
• Mentored a team of five computer technicians in an effort to standardize the work flow process on the server production floor.
• Insured customer requirements and dead lines for product delivery were achieved.
• Participated in weekly management and engineering meetings to discuss current and future product design, features and compliance of deliverables.