SUMMARY

• Detail - driven and dedicated network professional with over 15 years of extensive experience as a network/voice engineer, administrator and project management; Extensive skill sets include Cisco switch and router configuration, physical and virtual. Knowledge includes network design, infrastructure implementation and system/network troubleshooting and documentation.
• Adept at leading operations while sustaining compliance with standards and regulations within the information technology industry. Armed with excellent organizational, multitasking and interpersonal skills; complemented with strong ability to establish relationship with staff and other professionals within the industry. Currently possess a U.S. Secret Clearance with 8570 and IAT II compliant.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Network Administration
• Quality Control/Assurance
• Process Improvement
• Network Installation and Configuration
• Program Development
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured 6807 VSS/VSL switches with redundant Sup6’s within NYU’s MDF.
• Configured both Layer 3 and layer 2 port channels for distribution and access layers.
• Installed and configured redundant 10 G uplinks utilizing both 4500 and 3850 stacked switches.
• Conducted wireless surveys using the Ekahau application for preparation in installing NYU’s RTLS.
• Updated both topological and physical network diagrams including rack layout and elevations using Visio.
• Completed OSHA certification for work on live construction sites.
• InfoBlox for IPAM and DNS support.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installation and support of Cisco’s Nexus 5000/7000 series switches.
• Configuration and support of Nexus VPC’s for redundant communication.
• Configuration and support of 4500/6500 VSS for High Availability.
• Cisco 4500,3850 Switches. Upgrades, installation and trouble-shooting. Day to Day administration.
• Layer 2 Port, VLAN, Spanning Tree, IOS upgrades, etc., performed daily.
• Configuration and support for Cisco’s ASA 5500, VPN’s, Rule Base, etc.
• Support, configuration and trouble-shooting of internal routing protocol OSPF.
• Proactive monitoring utilizing Solarwinds, Spectrum.
• Additional network management performed using Cisco Prime
• IP management and DNS was achieved using IPAM.
• All network Moves, Adds and changes was added into Visio as well as any new equipment installations.

Televerse Communications

VOIP/Network Eng

Responsibilities:

• Mitel 5000 VOIP Installation and support.
• Technical support for Intertel 5000 and Access IP systems.
• Service and operational support for VOIP systems including Hunt Groups, Dial Patters, T1, Carrier Issues, Trunk Faults, VOIP problems, etc.
• Operational support and consultation on network requirements including VOIP, application and security considerations.
• Trouble-Shooting for all network related issues were Mitel and Intertel systems are considered.
• Consultation, Support, Installation and certification on all physical media requirements including CAT6/5, Single Mode/Multi-Mode fiber including end points, patch panels, etc.
• Rack and stack all equipment including documentation via Visio.

Confidential (Cablevision)

Wireless Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported 1.5 million access points across Long Island, Manhattan and New Jersey.
• Installed and supported indoor access points in-house (Hicksville, Bethpage)
• Upgraded, installed and supported Cisco Wireless controllers (Cisco 7500, 8500).
• Installed Cisco ASR 9922 for network aggregation.
• Configured and supported Cisco NEXUS 5000 and 7000 series switches.
• Management tools included Opsware for pulling configurations, downloading code, inventory, scripts, etc.
• Utilized SevOne for network management including benchmark graphs, utilization, forecasting, proactive trouble-shooting, etc.

Confidential - Iraq/Afghanistan

Lead Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Promoted to Senior Network Engineer out of Camp Phoenix, Kabul Afghanistan supporting all bases in the RCCN.
• Supported the Strategic network for the Army’s infrastructure in Afghanistan FOB Sharana 25th Sig. Battalion.
• Provide design and troubleshooting of all networks, including the Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR), Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), and CX-I.
• Vlan Administration, Port Security, switch and router administration.
• Administer MAC work for Cisco Call Manager for Voice over IP (VoIP) phones for all networks.
• Support various equipment, including Cisco switches and routers (2800’s, 3700’s, 3800’s, 4500’s, 6500’s, 2950’s, 3550’s, 3560’s, 3750’s and NEXUS 5000’s).
• GD Tac-lane administration.
• Accomplish the installation of multiple ACS servers for SIPR/NIPR/CX-I networks allowing Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) and Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS) for secure authentication and authorization.
• Configured Brocade switches at the access level. Removed because of interoperability issues with Cisco.
• Managed and utilized CA-Spectrum to monitor the capabilities of three enclaves, which allowed timely response to potential problems.
• Monitor the utilization of VLAN Membership Policy Server (VMPS) architecture within three networks for secure authentication for network access and prevention of cross-domain violations.
• Ensure the accomplishment of network access through the use of port-security across all three networks utilizing DOT1X port authentication through Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server.
• Oversee the entire Visio diagrams throughout three networks in order to sustain compliance with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) standards.
• Facilitate the installation of new KIWI database for SIPR/NIPR/CX-I to provide backup and configuration uploads and downloads for bulk configuration needs, including the SysLog.

Confidential - Blue Point, NY

Project Manager/Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Generated and applied the voice and data infrastructure, including multiple Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) private and public segments.
• Spearheaded the configuration of various Cisco 6500s switches and Cisco 2612s, including Port and Address Translation (PAT)/ Network Address Translation (NAT) between Internet service provider (ISP) private and demilitarized zone (DMZ) segments.
• Streamlined Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing infrastructure, including multiple VLANs with 802.1Q and sub-interfaces to support network segmentation.
• Initiated the setup and configuration of WAN connection to ISP as well as routers to support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to user endpoints.
• Took part in ensuring the configuration of the access lists on the routers in order to develop additional network security.
• Led the installation, termination and configuration of Mitel 5000 PBS switch in addition to all CAT-6 endpoints and patch panels.

Confidential - Hauppauge, NY / Holtsville, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Administrated the installation of Intertel (Mitel) equipment and software applications for both copper-based phones and VOIP.
• Performed multiple installations and troubleshooting of WAN circuits (T1-PRIs) for both voice and data utilizing both Mitel switches and Cisco’s 3560s, 2960, 6509, and 8540s.
• Directed the configuration of voice and data switches with routing protocols EIGRP/OSPF with multiple VLAN architectures (DOT1q, ISL)
• Completed multiple installations of CAT5/6 cabling and patch panels, including testing for certification utilizing Fluke/Penta testers.