SUMMARY:

Network Engineer/Manager with over 30 years’ experience in technical leadership, voice and data information technology. Expertise in networking concepts, TCP/IP protocols, network security, knowledge of firewall setup and administration and virtual private networks (VPNs). Experience with military and civilian operations, as well as commercial systems. Current TOP SECRET/SSBI Clearance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• NBACC
• TIA/EIACISCO ASA 5520 Firewall(s), 4600, 3850, 3752 switches, IPSec/SSL VPN and ACLs.
• Cisco C190 Email Security
• AVAYA G3 System
• USB hubs
• TACLANEs (KG - 175)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Fort Detrick, MD

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Network Infrastructure in the Confidential facility with highly functional and available networks.
• Work with building engineer on projects that include new network cabling installation and requirements. Utilize specific Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Association (TIA/EIA) cabling standards when writing Request for Proposals (RFP) for new installations.
• Maintain cabling infrastructure in the building to include installing and terminating CAT5e, CAT6 and fiber optic cables.
• Create and update documentation for the network infrastructure to include IP spreadsheets, Network Diagrams using the Microsoft VISIO suite.
• Manage CISCO ASA 5520 Firewall(s), 4600, 3850, 3752 switches, IPSec/SSL VPN and ACLs.
• Configured and implemented CISCO network switches for multiple projects.
• Installed, monitored and maintained the Confidential CISCO ASA 5520 firewalls.
• Created Access Control Lists (ACLs) and monitored the Firewall Logs.
• Configured the ASA Firewall VPN access for users.
• Monitor CISCO’s website to determine which IOS updates are coming out and patching the switches and routers as needed.
• Design, Implement LAN and WAN network infrastructure to support multiple locations for Confidential .
• Re - design the network infrastructure for the Building Automation System to support redundant connections and CISCO Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP). The existing infrastructure did not have network redundancy which was required to support the HVAC systems for the facilities labs.
• Implement a remote USB solution for lab users to access their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards while they are in the labs. This allowed the users to be able to access their computers and network drives while inside of the labs, a requirement that was pushed down by confidential.
• Create, update and maintain How-To documents describing device configuration to assist System Administrators (SAs) in the implementation of Network Devices.
• Cisco C190 Email Security Appliance (ESA)
• Implemented CISCO Email Security Appliance (ESA) for the Confidential network.
• Configured rules and policies to protect the Exchange Servers.
• Install and configure CISCO Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Configure CISCO ISE appliance to replace the older CISCO Access Control System (ACS) appliance. Installed the TACACS module to support remote authentication to CISCO devices.
• Perform System Administration
• Install and configure Microsoft Exchange 2016 Servers
• Migrate users from Windows Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2016
• Work with VMWare servers and performed built VMs to support Exchange.
• AVAYA G3 System Administration
• Perform System administration on AVAYA’s G3 PBX.
• Create and manage user voice accounts along with Voice Mail (VM) boxes.

Confidential, Fort Detrick, MD

Communications/LAN Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Telephone Control Officer Responsibilities
• Established internal procedures within the Information Services Office (ISO) to ensure proper coordination of telephone and network drop installs with the Ft.confidential.
• Validated activity requirements and provided written justification, as appropriate, to the Ft.confidential.
• Verified and validated billing on a monthly basis for base telephone and cellular phones bills and prepared Memorandum for Record (MFR) for the CIO.
• Coordinated all moves, add or changes (MACs) with the Base Telecommunications Office.
• Engineered and implemented a network USB CAC solution for users in Bio Security Lab (BSL) 3 & 4 suites to access CAC related sites and Defense Enterprise Email (DEE) while working in the suites.
• Used Network USB hubs to support remote PIV authentication for users working inside the labs.
• Designed and implemented a Science, Research and Engineer Network (SRENet) infrastructure to accommodate the installation of Windows 2008 Servers and Medical Science equipment. Configured VLANs to segregate users from outside resources.
• Coordinated cable installation for additional network drops with the Base Telecommunications Office.
• Assisted with the conversion from an ISDN Video Tele-Conference (VTC) suite to an IP based VTC suite.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

• Designed system architecture for the Network Operating Center (NOC) when it first opened in 2001. Implemented multiple Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory and Exchange networks and configured and currently maintain DNS architecture. Installed and maintained the network infrastructure utilizing CISCO Switches, Routers and ASA 5520 network equipment with a fiber-optic backbone. Installed and configured multiple confidential to ensure secure connectivity. Configured and maintain Virtual Private Network (VPN) to support secure connectivity. Oversaw the installation of multiple circuits for internal multi-mode connectivity as well as single-mode connectivity for external connections
• Administered and implemented security procedures in accordance with confidential Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) such as IAVAs, virus definitions, etc., keeping hosts 100% in compliance with DoD standards. Oversaw and applied appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity utilizing Windows Services Update Server (WSUS).
• Responsibilities included design, implementation, reliability, redundancy, diagnosis and maintenance of corporate LAN/WAN systems. Responsible for network management including network performance tuning, security monitoring, file server backup, and email server administration. Implemented Solar Winds Network Management tools to monitor the amount of bandwidth being used by the switches and routers.
• Planned and designed the organization's LAN network expansion. Upgraded and configured Microsoft Window server and installed network routers, cabling, and firewall.

Director of Information Management

Responsibilities:

• Promotion from technician after 18 months. Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of multiple AT&T telephone switches for confidential to include Outside Plant functions. Supervised 13 personnel, including scheduling workloads and resolving personnel problems. Initiated and supervised the design, development, construction and installation of Outside Plant cabling projects and switch upgrades. Performed site surveys for Cat 5 and fiber optic cable installations. Maintained a PLL (Prescribed Load List) for the switch and Outside Plant.

Signal Corps Noncommissioned Officer

Responsibilities:

• Served in Desert Storm as team chief responsible for providing tactical communications while attached to 35th Signal Battalion out of Fort Bragg, NC. Supervised 34 personnel while working as the Outside Plant supervisor in Korea.
• Provided direct support for the Commander in confidential,s communications requirements in Europe and Korea for major Joint Service's training exercises.