SUMMARY

• Thirty (30) years total Network & Telecommunications experience.
• Fifteen (18) years of experience providing engineering design, support, and development, technical writing, program management, resource management, personnel management.
• Eight (8) years of experience managing technical task order driven government contracts.
• Experience in budget/cost management, scheduling, and high - level technical operations/activities.
• Managed large scale IT projects, with some budgets exceeding $1 million.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer III

Responsibilities:

• Functioned as Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME) by providing Research and Development, design and development of 2G, 3G, 4G and future generational development (5G+). Worked with Government Mobility and other cross- organizational leads to guide current and developing projects towards new standards.
• Functioned as Senior Telecommunications/Network Systems Engineer in support of the research, design, implementation, operation, and documentation of a Next-Generation National Internet Service Provider (NISP2) Network. Implementations include a fielded, as well as, a representative lab version.
• Functioned as Senior Telecommunications/Network Systems Engineer/SME for other Community Partners in support of Special Projects.

System Administration / Network Management

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Windows 2008/2012R2 and CENTOS/TACACS+ Server functions, i.e., Active Directory (AD) back-up domain controllers, DHCP/DNS/WINS Services, Windows WSUS/IIS Patch & Web Servers, Exchange Servers, Microsoft's SQL Servers, and various application servers running client/server Office Automation software packages.
• Ensured that all Windows 2008/2012R2 and CENTOS Servers, as well as, Windows 7 and Ubuntu client workstations meet Customer's Secure the Enterprise (STE) requirements through implementation of Domain GPO Policy and WSUS IAVA Path configuration and Remote verification using Remote Desktop Services, PowerShell/BASH scripts.
• Ensured that all infrastructure Cisco and Juniper router/switch/firewall network equipment meet Customer's Secure the Network (STE) requirements through patch settings or IOS updates.

Confidential

Lead Technical Engineer / Subject Matter Expert

Responsibilities:

• Functioned as customer facing Lead Technical Engineer for LGS in the design and development of a large scale National ISP network for a Government Customer.
• Coordinated and directed other LGS and subcontractor SME's to quickly and efficiently address and meet customer requirements and goals.
• Designed, developed, and implemented a prototype lab network, representative of the large scale National ISP network for solutions development, testing, and documentation.
• Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert in the areas of advanced enterprise implementation of Microsoft Windows (2003/2008/2012 ) based server products and services such as Active Directory, DNS, Exchange (Email), SQL (Database), Websense (Web Filtering), HP Network Node Manager (NMS), etc.
• Supported and implemented Alcatel-Lucent related network infrastructure and security elements such as 7750 SR and 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM).
• Supported and implemented Cisco related network infrastructure and security elements such as 7606, 7609, 3800 series routers, 6506 and 3750 series Catalyst Switches. ASA 5500 series firewalls, 4700 series load balancers, and Cisco IronPort email security devices.
• Supported and implemented Linux based (RHEL) server elements such as Open LDAP (Directory), DNS, Postfix (SMTP), DoveCot (POP3), and various other open-source solutions as well as other Linux variants such as Centos, Knoppix, and Ubuntu.
• Implemented and supported ESX-I VMWARE Servers hosting various Windows and Linux server and workstation instances.

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Functioned as Security Specialist/ISSO and work closely with the Corporate Facility Security Officer (FSO) to provide technical support and system analysis supporting a classified network environment enabling the company to meet government compliance and contractual requirements for computer security.
• Conducted regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and computer security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans.
• Provided technical and user support for numerous standalone and network systems to include point-to-point information transfer system to include routine backups, virus updates, user account management, adding/removing hardware, etc. and ensure that all security related documentation is notated as required.
• Participated in contamination network cleanup activities related to possible computer security violations and incidents.

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Consulted and assisted LGS Security personnel Confidential all LGS Secure facilities (Florham Park, NJ / Confidential / Chicago, Ill.) to help them achieve "Authorization to Operate" status with requisite agencies.

Corporate Security & IT Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Acted as a liaison for LGS IT in providing complete desktop support for end-users Confidential the Columbia, MD. Facility.
• Provided technical input, suggestions/recommendations, and design concepts to LGS IT team in areas such as IT infrastructure security, Client workstation/laptop security, Server Security.
• Participated and lead technical teams in the testing of Security related IT solutions.

Confidential

Senior LAN-WAN Analyst / Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided single point of contact for the development, management, and administration of Lucent's TCP/IP network located in Columbia MD. To include the initial set-up, installation, administration, and maintenance of select network assets, i.e., Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP Servers, NT/2000/XP Workstations, SUN Solaris Servers, HPUX Servers, Windows 95/98/ME/XP client workstations, routers, hubs, switches, and structured cabling systems.
• Assumed complete responsibility for Windows NT/2000 Server functions, i.e., primary and back-up domain controllers, web servers (IIS), SMTP/POP3 Server (MSExchange) Microsoft's SQL Server, Systems Management Server, DHCP Servers, DNS/WINS Servers, and application servers running various client/server Office Automation software packages.
• Implemented and support local installation of Lucent's VitalSuite LAN/WAN performance management products (VitalNet, VitalHelp, and VitalAnalysis) and built several custom application definitions for the baselining and monitoring of the performance of business critical network and e-business applications. Provided daily, weekly and monthly reports on application/server/network performance to select department heads.
• Worked with Department Heads on the proper implementation and maintenance of security on departmental server shares, users' directories, databases, and Intranet web resources.
• Developed and actively monitor automated daily backup and rebooting schedule for all servers.
• Created proposals and initiate requisitions to acquire resources according to approved Network project plans/designs.
• Developed, implemented and maintain structured cabling systems to support LAN/WAN connectivity to existing buildings (4) for Lucent's MDT030 (Columbia, MD) location.
• Trained personnel and provide career guidance in the fields of Network Design and Engineering, Server Administration, and Client Desktop Support.

Network Management

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supported the outsourcing of proactive data network management Confidential ' Network Operations Center (NOC) in Columbia MD; team lead for complete life-cycle management of a wide array of multi-vendor hardware, OS/NOS software, and advanced technology products; managed the procurement, planning configuration, system tests, installations, upgrades, and change management.
• Developed the NOC web site (MS IIS) to provide a centralized information base for customers to obtain vital information pertinent to their network and access performance reports, physical and logical maps, and network elements.
• Researched, procured, implemented, and supported remote access devices needed to provide 24X7 Customer Remote Network Monitoring in an escalated scenario; procured and implemented products (RADIUS) to provide the secure operation of such devices.
• Performed network discoveries using several Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)- based tools for the purpose of customer entry into initial contractual agreement, verification of vendor support records, Y2K testing, asset management, and version control; provided analysis and interpretation of such discoveries, and produced customer documentation, e.g., reports, physical and logical maps, and diagrams.
• Customized performance measurement tools to baseline customer networks for providing in-depth analysis of the monitored environment; provided customer feedback detailing failure analysis, current and future resource requirements, LAN/WAN optimization, capacity planning, and engineering
• Developed and implemented Security policies to ensure the protection of the networked assets of Confidential and various customer network assets through the use of firewalls, access lists, DMZ's, authentication, encryption, and strict ID administration.

Confidential

Field Service / Bench Repair Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed field installations and maintenance of standalone and networked PCs functioning as servers and/or clients, UNIX Mini-computers/workstations and LAN/WAN elements to include switching hubs, routers, network interface cards.
• Led team in the design layout and field installation of copper and fiber optic structured cabling systems Confidential several customer locations.
• Installed and maintained customer network operating systems, networked applications, and various standalone programs; maintained hardware in client computers.
• Worked in a local bench repair facility and performed repair and testing of a wide range of PC, Mini-Computer, Printers, Scanners, and other peripheral devices.