SUMMARY

• Diligent and results - driven cybersecurity and network infrastructure professional with 9 years of professional experience on critical DOD & DOE networks.
• Background knowledge encompasses the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, upgrades, and replacements of LAN/WAN hardware and software technologies.
• Heavy experience troubleshooting layers 1-3 of the OSI model. Project lead for numerous internal DOD & DOE installations with superior leadership of teams up to 15 technicians.
• Exceptional customer service and coordination skills involving multiple government agencies. Experience also covers RMF, Security Assessments, POA&M drafts, and NIST compliance.
• I possess CompTIA A+ & Sec+, CCNA certifications, a B.S. in Computer Networks & Cybersecurity, and MBA in IT Management. In addition, I hold active DOD & DOE TS/ SCI clearances. Continuously striving for personal and professional development, emphasizing in leadership, team building, administration, and management skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco Ethernet Switches: 29xx, 35xx, 3750,3850, 4500, 6500

Cisco Routers: 2600, 2900,7600,7900

Cisco Firewalls: 5515, Firepower 2130, F5 LTM

Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, MS Windows

Systems Management: Tenable Nessus, Solarwinds, Cisco ASDM, Splunk, ARS Remedy, FACiT, TCATS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Engineer

Confidential, Livermore, CA

Responsibilities:

• Administers continuous maintenance for various network infrastructure devices across multiple classifications
• Executed security control assessment using NIST SP
• Conducts weekly compliance scans
• Replaced 20+ Cisco switches
• Remedied major security vulnerability within 24 hour notice
• Updated Cisco Firepower 2130 OS & installed licenses

Network Engineer

Confidential, Livermore, CA

Responsibilities:

• Administers continuous maintenance for network infrastructure
• Renewed F5 BIG-IP LTM’s licenses and upgraded IOS
• Identified security vulnerability by analyzing network devices’ operating systems
• Troubleshot, identified, and resolved network issue preventing external network access
• Upgraded 30+ Cisco switches to current, stable IOS

Systems Control Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performs 24/7 cyberspace transport maintenance activities for $13M secure long-haul communications
• Tracks performance indicators for 192 C2 circuits
• Sustains daily operations of ticket managing and troubleshooting in support of $15M DISA Site
• Supervises shift workers in support of organization missions, including upgrade training
• Resolved emergency link outage with replacement of two cryptography devices
• Assisted SATCOM terminal maintenance by replacing high-powered amplifier (HPA)
• Installed and configured 6 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modems (EBEM)
• Identified ECU system failure, coordinated with site lead and emergency services to replace coolant line.
• Redesigned NIPR cable infrastructure, terminated & installed over 600ft of CAT5 cable
• Resolved over 500 customers tickets/issues in FACiT & TCATS

Network Infrastructure Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Executed 24/7 operational maintenance on 18 networks of numerous classifications.
• Directly supported over 700 Distributed Ground Station (DGS-2) users.
• Provided technical support for JWICS, NSA, NIPR, SIPR, ISAF, GCTF and USBISCES systems.
• Maintained over 4,000 Voice over IP phones, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting as part of daily operations.
• Configured, maintained, and troubleshot network hardware, cabling, and crypto equipment.
• Led shift workers in trouble ticket management and project support.
• Led local Unified Computing System Migration of VoIP phones.
• Oversaw network switch replacements, closely managing 564 fiber links.
• Configured NSA network communications path, including circuit patches and data link debugging.
• Expended intrusion detection system reach with additional 250ft fiber run.
• Rebuilt record management program, updated several file plans and correcting 4 program area discrepancies.
• Drove system upgrade configuring 3 auto target networks to support 6 aircraft
• Managed small team for the installation of patch panels, fiber termination and patching for incoming squadron.
• Executed squadron infrastructure move including 4 networks facilitating $62M MILCON project.
• Rectified TS network outage by reconfiguring faulty encryption devices.
• Upgraded Cisco IOS on networking devices spanning across multiple sites.
• Installed dedicated SIPRNet C2 circuit for Group Commander
• Conducted DGS-2 network audits on 835 network items, identified 9 network vulnerabilities and provided solutions
• Remedied TS outage by identifying and repairing damaged network cables
• Directed Command suite move with the relocation of several secure VoIPs
• Outfitted offices for Inspector General team with the installation of numerous PCs, VoIPs, and printers
• Troubleshot DGS-2 NIPRNet fault, identified faulty network card, and coordinated with network admins to rectify issue
• Installed 300ft of fiber cables to aid in squadron relocation
• Executed TS VTC expansion project by installing 45 network devices - received LOA by Wing Intelligence Chief
• Restored HD video services to TS network for UAV by installing two fiber patches and configuring four ports - supporting a $1B DGS-2 weapons system
• Restored ISR live mission video feed by reconfiguring router and firewall access lists