TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Switches
• Cisco ASAs
• STP
• RSTP
• MST
• IS - IS
• OSPF
• MP-BGP
• EIGRP
• MPLS
• TACLANE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lead Network Engineer

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Write BCA (Business Case Analysis) for data center migration from fat-tree to spine/leaf architecture. BCA includes AoA (Analysis of Alternatives) and risks and costs of each CoA (Course of Action).
• Design new eMP-BGP data center infrastructure, based on mission needs, and draft project plan and implementation templates.
• Re-engineer modified Nexus 9K iMP-BGP Clos architecture for HA, optimal traffic flow, increased fault-tolerance, and set foundation for EVPN/VxLAN overlay networks.
• Re-engineer MP-BGP/MPLS transport infrastructure to support L3VPN and L2VPN CONUS customers.
• Engineer new campus design to support multi-address family VRFs and modernized infrastructure, and draft implementation templates.
• Create network documentation, such as logical and physical network topologies, and map out as-is architecture.
• Secure and harden network infrastructure based on industry recommended best practice and DISA STIG compliance.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, CA and Washington, DC

• Create network documentation, such as logical and physical network topologies, and map out as-is architecture.
• Perform BCA (business case analysis) and make new data center infrastructure recommendations to upper management based on use case, industry recommended best practice, and vendor roadmaps. Key personnel were presented with several CoAs (Courses of Action), along with the risks and costs of each option.
• Design new data center infrastructure, based on selected BoM, and draft project plan for new data center build out and migration; project planning includes setting timelines and milestones.
• Build new data center infrastructure and execute migration within SLA. New data center infrastructure includes multi-homed, multi-vendor MPLS WAN service and multi-VDC Nexus core/distribution architecture.
• Clean up and reengineer ACL, NAT, and object-group nesting on data center firewalls.

Lead Network Engineer

Confidential, Washington, DC

• Write BCA (Business Case Analysis) for network infrastructure modernization. BCA includes AoA (Analysis of Alternatives) and risks and costs of each CoA (Course of Action).
• Implement and maintain secure enterprise connectivity between National Defense University and Joint Forces Staff College via site-to-site IPSec tunneling.
• Reengineer campus Layer 2, OSPF, and BGP architecture for optimal traffic forwarding and control plane optimization.
• Create and update system documentation and maintenance records, such as logical and physical network topologies, spreadsheets, SOPs, backup configurations of network devices, and monthly activity reports.
• Secure and harden network infrastructure and create network baseline for IA compliance and DISA CCRI.
• Proactively monitor transport infrastructure and serve as a point of escalation for NOC network administrators.
• Migrate Cisco WCS infrastructure to Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Arlington, VA

• Implement and maintain enterprise network solutions for high availability and optimal traffic forwarding between hubs and spokes.
• Create and maintain up-to-date network baseline configuration documentation for DISA STIG compliance and annual IT security audit.
• Schedule network device maintenance and repair - such as firmware and ROMMON upgrades - for minimal disruption to the end user.
• Create and update system documentation and maintenance records, such as network diagrams, spreadsheets, SOPs, backup configurations of network devices, and weekly activity reports.
• Proactively monitor network devices and troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as they arise.
• Initiate, update, track, and close network trouble tickets in Remedy.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Potomac, MD

• Responsible for migrating static IP routing to DMVPN/OSPF.
• Implement HSRP on core and distribution layer devices, such as WS-C6509-E.
• Implement and manage TACACS + and NTP on all network devices.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting network devices - to include IOS upgrades, implementation of SSH on routers and switches, and Layer 2 optimization.
• Responsible for GEM X administration and TACLANE management.
• Create and update system documentation and maintenance records, such as spreadsheets and backup network device configurations.
• Initiate, update, track, and close network trouble tickets in Remedy.

Network Engineer

Confidential, Falls Church, VA

• Design and implement network upgrades - which includes Cisco 2811 routers, Catalyst 3750-E switches, Catalyst 3560 switches, and ASA 5510s.
• Implement network redundancy by configuring Stackwise switches to specified network requirements on core switches and implementing HSRP on other Layer 3 switches.
• Monitor and maintain network devices, such as Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances, routers, and Catalyst switches.
• Create and update system documentation and maintenance records, including updating and/or marking up drawings, updating spreadsheets, and submitting updates to appropriate personnel.

Information Systems Operator

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

• Assist in the design, preparation, testing, and implementation of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Configure and maintain Wide and Local Area Network processing equipment to required operating configurations.
• Provide on-site customer support for Microsoft server and workstation platforms - such as setting up passwords, e-mail accounts, monitoring event logs, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records, including updating and/or marking up drawings and submitting updates to the chain of command.

IT Support Analyst

Confidential, Ashburn, VA

• Provide on-site tier 3 support and maintenance of network routers, switches, firewalls, Taclanes, and Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Provide on-site tier 2 support for Avaya PBX, and related ISDN, Digital, and Analog telephone sets.
• Provide on-site tier 2 support for other systems as required on a per site basis, including voice, data, video, and display systems.
• Maintain system documentation and maintenance records, including updating and/or marking up drawings and submitting updates to appropriate personnel.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly summary status reports.
• Initiate, update, track, and close network trouble tickets in Footprints.

SCOUT SQUAD LEADER

Confidential, Frederick, MD

• Responsible for the management, training, and safety of 12 scouts from 2nd platoon.
• Responsible for proficiency with the M-16, M-249SAW, M-203, AT-4, SMAW, and M-240G weapons systems.
• Responsible for the identification of Soviet armor and their Western counterparts.
• Provided forward observation and flank security for the 1st Marine Division during major combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Provided flank security for the U.S. Marines securing Rumayllah oil fields in Southern Iraq.
• Cleared urban terrain and secured Tikrit, Iraq while minimizing collateral damage as part of Task Force Tripoli.
• Part of 1st Marine Division’s Quick Reaction Force for central Iraq after the end of major combat operations.
• Participated in Sustainment And Stabilization Operations in Ad Diwaniyah, which included the salary reimbursement of Saddam Hussein’s former conscripts.
• Assisted in the reconstruction of the University of Ad Diwaniyah in central Iraq.