Quentin D. Powell

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310-***-****, acoj0j@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Information Technology professional seeking a challenging and rewarding position that will utilize my

skills and further enhance my knowledge on evolving network technologies.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced Network Specialist in IT industry ensuring availability, integrity, and reliability of network

resources. Active DoD TOP SECRET government security clearance, DoD 8570 Technical Level II

Certified. Work effectively with people at all levels. Ability to build rapport, develop and implement

strong teamwork and cooperation concepts that maximize employee strengths. Can work independently

or as part of a team and contribute to organizational goals. Exceptional organization and follow-through

skills. Patient and diligent problem-solver; highly analytical and results-focused. Wide breadth of

computer knowledge: can troubleshoot and maintain various equipment and use various software.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Deploy, sustain, troubleshoot, and repair standard voice, data, and video network infrastructure systems,

IP detection systems and cryptographic equipment. Performs, coordinate, integrate, and supervise

network design, configuration, operation, defense, restoration, and improvements. Analyze

capabilities and erperformance, identify problems, and take corrective action. Fabricate, terminate,

and interconnect wiring and associated network infrastructure devices.

Experience

Network Engineer (Classified Networks) April 2012-Present

United States Air Force; Edwards AFB, CA

Telecommunication responsibilities include the management and control of $90M Information

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Technology (IT) networks (JWICS, SIPRNet, & NIPRNet) equipment and software, servicing

approx. 12K end-users

Produce and implement network topology design(s) by use of Visio; aimed at ensuring that new

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telecommunication network(s) meet the needs of the subscriber and operator.

Administer STIG's (Security Technical Implementation Guide) and implement security solutions to

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mitigate vulnerabilities in compliance with DISA standard operation procedures.

Provides essential and effective training to a multitude of personnel encompassing COMSEC

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accounts, Device Configuration and Implementation Guidelines for Enterprise networks.

Maintain records of communications and pertinent facility information, and deliver reports of high-

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interest outages to Senior Leadership.

Network Management Technician April 2012-Present

United States Air Force; Edwards AFB, CA

Utilize extensive experience with a multitude of network protocols, industry/government best

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practices, and security requirements to manage, configure, maintain and troubleshoot a diverse

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enterprise LAN/WAN consisting of over 680 routers, switches, DSL modems, VPN concentrators,

and network management servers.

Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet, IP, OSPF, SNMP, SSH, STP, 802.1Q Trunks,

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VLANs, AAA authentication, TACACS+, VTP, Access Lists, Ether Channel, DHCP, Switched

Virtual Interfaces (SVIs), Routed Ports, WAN Technologies, Long Haul P2P, and IPSec tunnels.

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS/NX-OS based enterprise routers and switches to

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include Cisco 2811, 2960, 3560, 3750, 3825, 4500, 6500.

Conducted risk assessments to identify possible security violations. Controls and protects all

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cryptographic material and administers applicable access programs to maintain the secure enterprise

network.

Technical background with strong experience installing, configuring, maintaining and

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troubleshooting CISCO networking components. Sound knowledge in Routing and Switching using

UDP, TCP/IP and Multicast protocols.

Maintain Access databases and operate sophisticated IT Management software/servers: Solar winds

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Orion, Solar winds Network Atlas, Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution, Cisco Secure Access

Control Server, and Cisco Identity Services Engine.

Completed over 100 training tasks, assisted in managing network resources for over 12,000 users on

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both Secure and Non-Secure networks.

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Basic Military Training / Cyber Transport System April 2012-Feb 2013

Lackland AFB, TX and Keesler AFB, MS

Completed Basic Military Training, Training enforced discipline, adhesion to core values, and

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various skills.

Information Technology Fundamental – Keesler Air Force Base, MS 18 Credits

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Cyber Transport System – Keesler Air Force Base, MS 26 CreditsC

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CompTIA Security Plus – Keesler Air Force Base, 3 Credits

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Education

George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology St. Louis, Missouri

Candidate for Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2016

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2011

University of California, Los Angeles

Community College of the Air Force, Electronic Systems Technologies 54 credits

CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), Feb 2015

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Oct 2014

CompTIA Security+ Certified, Feb 2013

CLEARANCE INFORMATION

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Active Department of Defense (DoD) TOP SECRET/SCI level clearance, last investigation Sept.

2012.

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