SUMMARY:

• Network Access Control (NAC) infrastructure implementation of global standards
• Monitors networks to ensure availability to all system users and perform necessary modifications to support network availability. Designs, analyzes, and documents network systems/processes. Serves as a business unit team member and technical leader as appropriate and is responsible for ensuring the satisfactory completion of significant portions of critical work and/or projects.
• Develop NAC policies in alignment with business and security requirements
• NAC deployment to sites in Latin America Analyzes and documents network systems, networking software, operating system software, and functional specifications.
• Responsible for the operation, performance, availability and capacity of the NAC.
• Support of global switching, wireless and firewall environments.

• Network Information Professional with corporate experience with increasing responsibility and scope.

• Idea person with proven ability to manage and lead a creative staff.
• Highly motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong organizational skills and problem - solving abilities requiring attention to detail. Fluent in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Austin, TX

Network Design Engineer

• Network Access Control (NAC) infrastructure implementation of global standards

• Monitors networks to ensure availability to all system users and perform necessary modifications to support network availability. Designs, analyzes, and documents network systems/processes. Serves as a business unit team member and technical leader as appropriate and is responsible for ensuring the satisfactory completion of significant portions of critical work and/or projects.
• Develop NAC policies in alignment with business and security requirements
• NAC deployment to sites in Latin America Analyzes and documents network systems, networking software, operating system software, and functional specifications.
• Responsible for the operation, performance, availability and capacity of the NAC.
• Support of global switching, wireless and firewall environments.
• Support Cisco switching, routing, wireless controllers and APs, HP Aruba switching & wireless
• Provide technical mentoring to the junior level team members on our staff and ensure that those team members have the appropriate escalation resources to grow within their position.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

SR Network Engineer

• Completed Internal Network and Juniper Firewall Audit on all network components and perimeters. Responsible for presenting finding to Senior management, and working with appropriate teams to formulate mitigating action plans and implementation with emphasis in maintaining appropriate levels of controls that are commensurate with the risks associated with the criticality of the network components and systems supported, and the sensitivity of the data stored and/or transferred.

• Configured over one hundred Aruba Wireless Access Points and two wireless controller systems
• Responsible for engineering, implementation, operation, and optimization of the network infrastructure.
• Primary technical escalation point for the network team members and I am responsible for providing senior level technical support.
• Evaluate the network and identify any potential issues or areas of growth and look for new technology and/or methodology that can be utilized in addressing those identified gaps
• Responsible for configuring and install new equipment to support new site build.
• Provide technical mentoring to the junior level team members on our staff and ensure that those team members have the appropriate escalation resources to grow within their position.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

SR Network Engineer

• Managed PCI DSS 3.0 security standard compliance upgrade Project to US fuel stations coordinating shut down and restarts of all IT Systems and infrastructure.

• Standardize solution across 602 stores to reducing complexity, improve sustainability and support future growth.
• Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data Implementation of restricticted access to cardholder data by business need to know using zone base firewall.
• Responsible for configuring and install new equipment to support 2 factor authentications for 200 3rd Party Managed Stores.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Network Security Engineer

• Completed Internal Firewall Audit on offshore efforts, Business partners and all perimeters. Responsible for presenting finding to Senior management, and working with appropriate teams to formulate mitigating action plans and implementation with emphasis in maintaining appropriate levels of controls that are commensurate with the risks associated with the criticality of the network components and systems supported, and the sensitivity of the data stored and/or transferred.

• Network architecture designs in corporate controls that protect the confidentiality, integrity and the availability of the data, commensurate with its associated risks. Sets up, configures, and supports devices related to internal and/or external networks - including routers, switches, firewalls Deployment.
• Security and Risk Management conducts periodic network security awareness training for network engineering and network operations teams.
• Network processes and configurations provide audit output that can be reviewed for compliance measurements.
• Troubleshoots network performance issues.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Network Engineering Infrastructure

• Managed Network Core Upgrade Project to US refineries coordinating shut down and restarts of all IT Systems and infrastructure in US and Canadian oil Refineries.

• Completed Refinery Network acquisitions projects for 2 US refineries.
• Completed Network/VoIP/Wireless for Diamond K Ranch Deployment.
• Configured over one hundred Aruba Wireless Access Points and wireless controller systems.
• Deployment Wireless and VOIP environment access for Corporate Users as well as Refinery personnel.
• Determines, tests and implements IOS code versions for all routing and switching equipment; owner and manager of Valero’s Infrastructure lab environment testing new network and desktop technologies to proof of concept of configurations before deployment; responsible for implementation of best practice of all network infrastructure, including all routers, switches, and other telecom equipment.
• Responsible for writing technical documentation for both customers and team use; required to give technical presentation to Management.
• Task to research new technologies and able to leverage with our core business.
• Deployment of Cisco EX90 Video voice solution to US, Europe and Canadian refineries.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

SR Network Analyst

• Member of Network Operations Security Center responsible for network infrastructure implementation and maintenance; first network respond and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

• Coordinates Network equipment and server moves to two new Data Centers in remote and local facilities.
• Manages and supports Wireless and VOIP environment access for Corporate Users; Accepts escalations Level 1 and Level 2 Network Support for all network related troubles.
• Determines, tests and implements IOS code versions for all routing and switching equipment; Works in a lab environment to test new network technologies and network configurations before deployment; Assists in implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all network infrastructure, including all routers, switches, and other telecom equipment.
• Responsible for managing Cisco ASA and establishing standard configurations and deployment on Cisco network infrastructure.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

SR Network Systems Analyst

• Responsible for network infrastructure implementation and maintenance; Assists in network planning and design; Serving 1.4 million customers who will be set-up to have their energy controlled and monitored via an IP address.

• Responsible for Network equipment and server moves for various Power plants and Data Centers in remote and local facilities.
• Manages and supports VPN Remote access for Corporate and Business to Business Users
• Determines, tests and implements IOS code versions for all routing and switching Responsible for managing Cisco ASA firewall and establishing standard configurations and deployment on Cisco network infrastructure.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Network Analyst

• Responsible for network infrastructure implementation and maintenance; Assists in network planning and design; Manages and supports Business to Business network connectivity.

• Coordinated Network equipment and server moves to two new Data Centers in remote and local facilities.
• Manages and supports VPN Remote access for Corporate and Business to Business Users; Accepts escalations Level 1 and Level 2 Network Support for all network related troubles.
• Determines, tests and implements IOS code versions for all routing and switching equipment; Works in a lab environment to test new network technologies and network configurations before deployment; Assists in implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all network infrastructure, including all routers, switches, and other telecom equipment.
• Responsible for writing technical documentation for both customer and team use; Required to give technical presentation to customers and team members; Works and coordinates with customer POCs, Team Members, and other available resources to complete duties in a timely and efficient manner.

Confidential, San Antonio

Network Engineer

• Responsible for all issues relating to WAN/LAN connectivity and day-to-day operation of all network equipment.

• Install all network related equipment and verify network connectivity in multi-vendor network.
• Manage and configure IP Database and all related duties with deployment.
• Monitor all network activities throughout the day using CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager and on-call with high priority escalation procedures with a 10-minute response time.

Confidential, Texas

Network Engineer

• Member of the Brooks Air Force Base Network Control Center staff, responsible for managing and administration of the network infrastructure, supporting over 5,000 customers.

• Provided network infrastructure support for 90 locations and 300 communications closets.
• Resolved all connectivity issues with all Cisco products using IOS.
• Developed internet traffic policies and configuration for Blue Coat Proxy SG800 appliances.
• Analyzed system logs for clues to resolve VPN, dial-in, and LAN/WAN connectivity issues.
• Managed and implemented RAS conversion project utilizing existing T1 on Bay Network Router to Cisco 3745 upgrading authentication and security feature as well as utilizing our current RADIUS platform.
• Configured Cisco 3750 stackable switches for deployment for USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Network upgrade.

Confidential, San Antonio, Texas

Network Analyst

• Responsible for installation, modification, testing and support of Data Communication equipment including Cisco 6500 switches and wireless 802.11 environments. Established procedures concerning network integration and delivery of software packages and tools. Responded to situations where standard procedures have failed to isolate or resolve the problem.

• Configured and supported wireless office environment.
• Working knowledge and support of VOIP telephony environment.
• Provided connectivity support to all LAN/WAN services.

Confidential, San Antonio

Senior Field Engineer

• Managed onsite Deployment Contract, Identifying Server and Desktop support for Texas’ largest Ethernet Network Environment with 14,000+ units. Maintained Server Service Agreement and was on call 24-7 with a 10-minute response time and 1-hour repair with a 95% success rate.

• Successfully completed Server Management Enterprise Data migration project and made technical contributions to tower to rack deployment.
• Coordinated the move of 400 active servers on NT environment.
• Managed daily operations of administrative function and coordinated activities of onsite Engineers.