Network Engineer

• Goal-oriented, certified Network Engineer with over 10 years extensive hands-on experience in Windows administration, troubleshooting and repair. Designed, implemented, configured and maintained complex routed LAN and WAN networks. Supervised permanent and contract personnel, and completed projects on or ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology
• CISCO CCNP and CCNA certifications
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP
• Project Management Professional PMP certification
• Currently attending Austin Community College for Java Certification

Engineering

• Provided technical support throughout the product development and implementation process.
• Analyzed information to determine, recommend, and plan layout. Upgraded large enterprise LAN to fully switched Ethernet Network using Cisco Catalyst 5500, 6500, and 2600 series routers.
• Analyzed user needs and recommended changes to improve systems and network configurations. Saved the company 576,500 on one project alone.
• Determined hardware or software requirements related to system changes.
• Directed a team of 10 including technicians and other technical support personnel as needed.
• Conferred with engineering staff and consult specifications. Evaluated interface between hardware
• and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Designed, configured, and tested computer hardware, networking and operating system software.
• Selected hardware and assured compliance with specifications and product requirements.

Administration

• Administered computer networks, and performed data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Coordinated, and implemented network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Operated master consoles to coordinate computer network access and use.
• Performed routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
• Monitored system performance, and tested and verified hardware and supported peripherals.
• Diagnosed hardware and software problems, and replaced defective components.
• Made modifications to ensure specifications and requirements were met, and analyzed and
• recorded test data.

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Relevant Experience

Network Administrator

• Responsible for consulting with project teams, designing and implementing firewall changes.
• Manage corporate firewall policies for decommissioning of legacy applications.
• Maintain switching and routing infrastructure and firewalls.

IP Engineer

• Tested and tuned up new circuits, provision of routers and other ancillary equipment such as Ericsson, Nokia, JDSU, IP and ATM infrastructure.
• Working with IP protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, Remedy, Net Expert and Juniper M7i Router
• Provided Tier 3 support working with field technicians to configure and install equipment.

Systems Engineer

• As leader of a team of 10, designed and deployed company LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
• Reduced costs of network by effectively designing, and efficiently installing, upgrading, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, Juniper M320 and Catalyst 6513 switch.
• Reduced costs of network by effectively designing, and efficiently installing, upgrading, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and Catalyst switches.
• Oversaw the migration of WAN links to the new service provider.
• Designed a full mesh WAN setup a TFTP server to backup and restored configuration and IOS image files the PIX firewalls, Cisco routers and Catalyst switches.
• Analyzed the expanding network, ran fiber and implemented wireless communication.
• Designed configuration and layout of WAN to include IPT internet facing VPNs and wireless subnet.
• Migrated the network from a full mesh Frame Relay to point to point T1 on larger sites and implemented IPSec VPN on smaller sites.
• Administered multiple PIX firewalls throughout the WAN to ensure LAN integrity from external threats.
• Configured and supported multiple remote site installations.
• Performed hands on administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of the LAN resulting in optimum performance and minimum downtime.
• Designed, developed and modified reporting processes in accordance with client specifications.
• Acted as sole point of contact to troubleshoot for end users regarding router/switch problems
• Installed T1, WAN ,Juniper, Cisco router and switches, LAN network topology and network cabling.

Network Engineer

• Consulted with clients, gathered their requirements, and coordinated the delivery and of vendors' network hardware and software solutions to coincide with testing timelines.
• Monitored and tested system performance, and developed and delivered statistical reports, and network configuration and troubleshooting documentation on or ahead of deadlines.
• Supported enterprise networks of multiple commercial clients.
• Oversaw network and equipment upgrades to include IOS image upgrades and configuration changes.
• Documented network problems and changes in diverse management environments.
• Quickly resolved all IP network issues to reduce waste and downtime while also ensuring client Service Level Agreements.
• Monitored and tested system performance, developed and delivered statistical reports and created network configuration and troubleshooting documentation.
• Supported enterprise networks of multiple commercial clients.
• Oversaw network and equipment upgrades to include IOS image upgrades and configuration changes.
• Documented network problems and changes in diverse management environments.
• Quickly resolved all IP network issues to reduce waste and downtime while also ensuring client Service Level Agreements.

Network Engineer / Architect

• Designed, configured, and installed LAN network and Cisco Pix 515 firewalls.
• Provided technical support for routers, firewalls, workstations and servers, and assisted in special VPN projects.
• Trained customers, technical team, and staff to use LAN and wireless networks and resolve issues.

Network Engineer

• Evaluated new products and provided customized solutions that met customers' requirements.
• Designed and implemented platforms, VLAN, VOIP networks, enterprise LAN, and workgroup and application services that successfully supported internal infrastructure and corporate development growth goals.
• Developed solutions that effectively addressed internal and external security issues.
• Migrated legacy email and Lotus Notes applications to Microsoft Exchange 2000 servers.
• Installed, configured and troubleshot firewalls on multiple PIX 515s, Frame Relay, Token Ring, ATM, and routers.
• Troubleshot and maintained VOIP network daily and solved complex Layer 1 through 3 issues.
• Monitored and maintained ISP network environment, and met or exceeded performance goals.

Engineer/Technician

• Installed and configured Cisco routers and switches to include 2500 series routers and 3500/4500/5500 series switches.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills to manage 6 other technicians.
• Worked with Engineers to assist in the design of the network.
• Worked with ILEC and CLEC technicians to assist them in installing routers and switches, OC48/OC192 fiber.