Targeting Network Admin/Systems Admin Position

• l Accomplished 16 year IT professional offering a strong background in network design, architecture, and implementation combined with excellent leadership experience.
• l Consistently recognized for technical troubleshooting skills used to rapidly and cost-effectively resolve challenging technical issues.
• l Quickly learn and master new technology equally successful in both team and self-directed settings and proficient in a range of computer systems, tools and testing methodologies.

Technology Summary

IT Experience

Confidential

LAN/WAN Specialist

• Implemented and configured 382 Meraki MR16 and MR24 AP using the MCC for wireless deployment
• Designed and configured new 10-GbE network infrastructure using Cisco 4506, 4507, and 4510 chassis as well as 3750 stacks and Nexus 5548 switches with Fabric Extenders
• Created vPC links from Nexus 5548 core to 4500 chassis
• Administered and configured 2 ASA 5525 firewalls in HA
• Designed and deployed MSTP topology
• Designed and configured 7 Cisco ISE servers in deployment mode for 802.1x wired and wireless implementation
• Configured numerous ACLs and Layer 7 firewall rules for traffic shaping and network isolation
• Administered and configured F5 load balancer
• Responsible for all DNS internal and external records
• Created redundant links and routes to all building locations using vPC, OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover
• Monitored and configured all network switches and devices using Solarwinds NPM, NTA, and NCM software
• Created Cluster environment for Solarwinds NPM high availability
• Helped implement backup battery solutions using APC battery arrays
• Monitored all firewall logs for suspicious activity
• Administered and configured Websense web filter to maintain CIPA compliance as well as a 4 server Smoothwall cluster with 2 load balancers
• Implemented isolated Guest wireless self-registration network using Cisco ISE
• Configured DMZ for internet facing servers
• Created internal root CA and issued out signed certs for SSL enabled sites and services PKI Infrastrusture
• Restructured vlans for more efficient use as well as redesigned IP subnets
• Created out of band management network for ISE and Solarwinds servers for remote troubleshooting
• Deployed MDM solutions to multiple mobile devices including ipads and smartphones

Confidential

PC/Network Technician

• Took a class B flat network and re-designed it into 11 segmented networks
• Implemented several redundant technologies including LACP and RSTP to allow fast convergence of failed hardware
• Organized all MDF/IDF closets
• Planned and designed several network upgrades and additions
• Designed a SAN network using iSCSI
• Implemented an 802.1x RADIUS server to allow proper authentication and security between vlans
• Implemented a PVLAN for isolation of foreign workstations
• Supported all staff and students at 2 assigned schools
• Tracked and Completed work orders using Track-It Work Order software
• Implemented WOL across vlans using directed broadcasts with ACLs for security
• Used SpecOps Software for WOL/AD management

Confidential

PC/Network Technician

• Helped plan and build custom servers and workstations in accordance to customer specs
• Administered customers networks remotely saving customers a 10 percent average instead of going out on site
• Upgraded several networks to newer, faster speeds as well as using the newest technologies to improve performance
• Troubleshooted/repaired walk-in computer problems
• Consulted with company managers in order to implement the most cost effective and efficient solutions
• On-site/off-site repair

Confidential

Network Technician

• Segmented Gigabit Network Backbone by installing a managed VLAN switch and creating 3 VLANs for management, internal office access, and SAN
• Saved the company 10,000 by custom building servers and implementing new Active Directory structure
• Managed all internal and external networks including a DMZ and VPN perimeter network for Remote Access
• Responsible for administering Active Directory Schema as well as replicating all roaming profiles, user home directories, and CRM databases by implementing a Distributed File System across a SAN
• Assisted in video surveillance recovery
• Helped plan and designed satellite office voice and data network

Confidential

Network Administrator

• Custom built gaming machines, office workstations, and many types of servers including rack-mount
• Designed and installed various SOHO and medium sized networks
• Maintained all customer information databases and internal network services including DNS forward and reverse look-ups, DHCP configurations, server hardware/software, SAN data network, and VoIP network
• Performed consultation, data backup, OS upgrades, hardware upgrades, RAID installations, printer troubleshooting, CAT5 and fiber network wiring, and phone system installations
• Remotely administered customers equipment saving them at least an average of 5 hrs of onsite labor

Confidential

PC/Network Technician

• Troubleshooted and repaired hardware/software related computer problems including, but not limited to, NIC failures, disk drive errors, O.S. boot problems, registry errors, username/password resets, printing problems, and performed miscellaneous software/hardware upgrades using RIS and Symantec Ghost.
• Designed and implemented Ethernet extended star 100 Mbps student network
• Maintained and also troubleshooted single-mode fiber-fed ATM-based backbone
• Performed extensive VLAN configurations in order to segment network traffic and separate collision domains and broadcast domains
• Maintained Active Directory and NDS databases while also managing roaming profiles, user accounts, and data integrity
• Remotely updated software using AD Schema to push service packs and other updates
• Installed and configured Lucent IP-Based phone system