SUMMARY

• Highly skilled professional bringing more than 20 years of infrastructure experience gained from successful enterprise businesses, government organizations and industrial industries.
• Responsible for providing design, implementation and support for businesses utilizing advanced security, networking and other infrastructure technologies.
• Pursuing an opportunity with a progressive company that will allow me the opportunity to serve as a team member and enhance the productivity of a growing company.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• Cisco IOS, NX - OS and IOX
• Solarwinds
• Linux - Redhat, Centos, Ubuntu, Debian
• Mitel, Avaya, Cisco IP phones
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 - 2019
• Microsoft Windows Desktop 2000 - 10
• Powershell Scripting
• IIS
• WSUS
• Skype for Business
• Office 365
• Microsoft Office Suite 2000-2019
• Symantec Backup Exec Version 12.5
• Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experience installing, administering and maintaining Cisco Enterprise network environments
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining various Palo Alto firewalls.
• In depth knowledge and experience with Palo Alto Next generation firewalls in a large environment including HA setup, Panorama, log collectors, wildfire, device groups, templates and advanced futures.
• Familiar and knowledgeable with BGP, EIGRP and OSPF routing protocols as well various encryption technologies, proficient with IPSEC and SSL VPN tunnels.
• Ability to understand complex routing and switching principles, high severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolutions

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Network Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Analysis, design, capacity planning and implementation of Active Directory Security
• Translate business needs into workable technology solutions that meet the requirements of internal customers and peer teams
• Responsible for developing standards, target states, roadmaps, effectively socializing and obtaining consensus across architecture, engineering and operations teams
• Develop detailed architecture, standards, design and implementation documentation Strong knowledge of Windows 2008, 2012 and 2016 operating systems platforms, DNS, networks, DMZs, firewalls and network security zones
• Participate in or lead complex or high severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams
• Responsible for automating and troubleshooting Windows Server Operating systems, Hyper-V and Active Directory using PowerShell scripting to maintain a healthy windows environment.

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Sr. Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Part of a core team that integrated DMVPN with IWAN to support global endpoint redundancy
• Familiar and knowledgeable with BGP, EIGRP and OSPF routing protocols as well various encryption technologies, proficient with IPSEC and SSL VPN tunnels.
• Assess new innovative technologies and mission critical systems
• Managed relationships with external auditors, IT hardware resellers and manufacturers presenting new innovative solutions to senior management for strategic alignment with corporate objectives.
• Hands on expertise with core networking design, maintenance and support in a fast-paced growing corporate environment.
• Design and Implement Hyper Converged virtual environments, integrating them into the existing infrastructure while reducing businesses hardware footprint and infrastructure costs.
• Negotiated the procurement and implementation of all various hardware refresh projects
• Responsible for upgrading all routers, firewall, servers and storage devices to meet business compliance rules and regulations.
• Responsible for automating and troubleshooting Windows Server Operating systems and Hyper-V with PowerShell Scripts.

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installing, managing and maintaining Hyper-V Windows 2008 R2 Servers in a multi-node failover clustered environment.
• Provides support for physical and virtual servers, Windows 7 desktops and laptops and mobile blackberry devices for local and remote users
• Responsible for installing and maintaining a variety of Saft applications such as Windows OS, MDT 2010, Microsoft Office 2010 Suite, Microsoft Updates, Solid Works and all other software required to support day-to-day operations
• Resolve Network, Windows OS, Cisco and hardware issues as reported by internal Track-It ticketing application, phone calls, face-to-face customer inquiries and other monitoring systems.
• Configured and maintain network switches, routers, access points and other network related devices
• Able to identify root cause of technical issues and determine corrective action
• Interfacing with vendors for maintenance, repairs, enhancement and design of new solutions for the network
• Design and implement LAN infrastructure using Cisco equipment integrating new servers and devices

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Sr. LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installation, troubleshooting and support of APL operating systems Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2000 and Windows 2003
• Troubleshooting to provide diagnosis and resolution to servers, desktops, laptops and blackberry users for local and remote users
• Maintain inventory of standardized desktop, laptop, server and software
• Ability to write clear and understandable documentation
• Interfacing with vendors for maintenance and repairs, enhancement and design of new solutions

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installing, managing and maintaining WorkBrain, Tomax, and Shrink Trax web-based applications on over 30 Windows 2003, 2000 and Linux servers
• Ability to manage, maintain and configure IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1 to support a variety of web-based applications
• Routinely research and test new technologies and software as well as develop long term strategies to improve the infrastructure
• Desire to work well within or lead a team environment and provide courteous and prompt resolutions
• Ability to write clear and understandable documentation
• Worked closely with Database Administrators and Application Developers to maintain and ensure applications stability

Confidential

Jr. Network Engineer/Help Desk Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating and leading project teams
• Responsible for managing and maintaining Active Directory and associated servers (Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, and WINS)
• Ability to manage and maintain member servers (SMS, WSUS, MOM 2005, Symantec Antivirus and Ghost servers)
• Supported and maintained Wireless Network, Workstations and Laptops
• Responsible for creating Active Directory user accounts
• Created Windows XP and 2000 Pro workstations and ghost images
• Maintained VERITAS Backup Exec
• Great customer service skills