SUMMARY

• Professional wif over 22 years of military and contractor experience in systems engineering and project management. Resolution - oriented Network Engineer wif notable success directing a broad range of IT initiatives to include wireless technologies dat involved implementation of Cisco systems in direct support of targeted mission objectives.
• While active duty in the military, trained wifin networking and telecommunication fields, wif a background now encompassing network design, network infrastructure integration, network management, cyber security defense, technical analysis, physical security, and a adept noledge of government Information Assurance (IA) policies, Certification & Accreditations at multiple commands and OCONUS sites.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, MD

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations while overseeing the deployment and sustainment to all network equipment.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through network performance monitoring tools and implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN’s, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VOIP), GRE Tunneling, BGP, EIGRP, Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN), IP Security (IPSec) IP Encryption and Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT).
• Coordinate wif system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations to significantly minimize mission down time.
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and optimize networks to connect various front-end and back-end components.

Confidential, DC

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Employ network engineering methodologies and practices to support the NAVSEA 00G mission by maintaining a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Computing Environment (CE) and support to the Naval Strike Warfare Planning Center (NSWPC) Production Integration Facility (PIF) located in the Washington Planning Center.
• Provide Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 engineering support for all networks wifin the NSWPC. Ensured high levels of system availability during testing and non-testing operations, while maintaining and addressing network issues wifin organization and external entities routers, switches, firewalls and VPN’s.
• Ensure dat all CE/LAN components operate in accordance wif the physical security and information security requirements. Work collaboratively in order to maintain and support LAN access to networks operated by other government entities CONUS and OCONUS.
• Maintain on a scheduled basis, installed hardware and peripheral equipment in accordance wif standard DOD and DISA standards/policies. Perform routine maintenance and operability tests for the fiber optic networks, including routers, switches and firewalls.
• Prepare, coordinate, update and monitor PIF network architecture and engineering plans for equipment installations, reconfigurations, testing and removal of equipment.
• Prepared, coordinated, updated, and monitored facility architecture, infrastructure, engineering plans and associated activities dat impact NSWPC PIF equipment installation, configuration, operation, maintenance or servicing.
• Provide Tier me, II, and III support to customers for personal computer, network (LAN/WAN) and software applications. Implement changes to basic computing and software, access lists, VLANs, firewalls, Cisco routers and Foundry switches on a daily basis. Utilize the following tools and protocols routinely: HP OpenView, DNS and DHCP - internet protocols SNMP, FTP - autantication protocols RADIUS, LDAP and networking protocols OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and TCP/IP.
• Shares technical noledge constantly by providing on-the-job training to new employees as well as cross shift training to keep 24x7 teams providing an optimum level of performance.
• Designed, implemented, and maintained customer networks, including installation and configuration of routers, switches and servers. Implemented network change management solutions consistent wif agency best practice.
• Recommend new and existing solutions which involve enhancing application/systems functionality, features and defect repair during problem escalations; acts as a liaison between customers and network teams.

Confidential, Fort Meade, MD

Deputy Chief / Project Officer / Course Manager

Responsibilities:

• Installed, configured and administered wireless local area network (LAN) hardware peripherals and protocols. Performed WLAN and RF site surveys in addition to planning, designing, implementing and optimizing services for Wireless Mesh and 802.11 WLAN networks, while providing leadership and direction on projects for maximum customer and business impact.
• Developed short and long range planning dat led to the implementation of policies to measure and monitor equipment purchases, training, and travel requirements to manage and execute a multi-million dollar budget.
• Conduct end-to-end hands-on certification exercises and full mission profile training through network analysis, survey and exploitation, documentation, data flow, and after-action review’s (AAR’s).
• Managed $6.9 million budget to include monitoring of all cost, scheduling across five agencies, and the installation of highly technical equipment onboard the USS Stockdale (DDG 106).
• Supervised three technicians in the design of a wireless network dat led to the first ever successful test of the Navy’s Computer Network Operations (CNO) tool in a closed environment.
• Aided in the accreditation of COTS equipment and software dat enabled the U.S. Confidential capability to conduct CNO at sea.
• Utilized tools Wireshark and Nessus to harden a local network and reduce vulnerabilities. Found several protocols dat were disabled to eliminate potential accesses and exploitation.

Confidential

Division Chief / Physical Security Officer

Responsibilities:

• Led a team of four technicians in the planning and implementation of a Modified Ship’s Signal Exploitation system. Installed and tested a Global Positioning System and High Frequency antenna, which enabled on-site training and the educating of 260 personnel.
• Drafted a highly detailed summary of corrective actions and coordinated upgrades dat led to continuing accreditation of the Command’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
• Implemented several system modifications to the modified Ship’s Signals Equipment dat significantly enhanced the execution of training scenarios.
• Corrected 38 errors on a Windows server, created roaming profiles and refined login autanticator scripts, which decreased login time by 120%.
• Created the Center for Information Dominance Learning Site by leading a team of five to install electricity and fiber to 17 workstations, a projector and smart board. Saved the organization $15K in contracting costs.
• Spearheaded a hardware and software acquisition project dat led to the installation of 114 desktop computers, the programming of four Cisco routers, two catalyst switches and three mail servers, saving the organization $420K in contracting costs.
• Maintained operational readiness for numerous users, administration and security for the Joint Staff owned Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS) network to include workstations (Macintosh G4), servers (Solaris 8), Windows NT and 2000, communications circuits (Promina 800), and audit logs/backup (PLASMON).
• Supported 129 customers by converting 112 Sun operating systems into Windows NT (NES 2.7). Provided training to 32 technicians on various software applications, standard operating procedures, data file manipulation and network exchange transfers.
• Knowledge of networks and computer systems led to the upgrade of 88 PDAS components and the installation of the VTC to support the Phoenix Echo conference center.

Confidential, WV

Supervisor / Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led four technicians in the completion of 10 mission installation projects increasing the Command’s data collection and processing capabilities.
• Planned and supervised the installation of 500 feet of conduit and 2,000 feet of fiber optic cable for three TransWorld Digital systems, improving signal quality and data transfer capability.
• Budgeted, designed and implemented the expansion of an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system to accommodate the addition of 40 network servers and 200 workstations.
• Upgraded critical routers at nine sites throughout the peninsula - installed, configured, and tested 27 primary and backup routers (AGS+, Cisco 2000-4000 Series).
• Subject Matter Expert during the installation of a multi-million dollar Defense Contingency Satellite at two sites wifin the peninsula. Provided lines of communication during contingency exercises dat supported Ulchi Focus Lens (UFL).
• Instructed six courses dat provided training to 32 personnel on telecommunication equipment installation, configuration and maintenance. Additional instruction provided on routing protocols, OSI model, and operating systems (Windows and Unix) and troubleshooting tools and techniques.