IT Network Engineer

Qualifications Profile

Detail-oriented and versatile professional, with broad-based experience in software and network administration as well as IT management. Efficient at installing, configuring, administering, upgrading, and maintaining complex Cisco network switches, routers, Wireless, and VPN. Expert at supporting all data services across the enterprise; analyzing bandwidth requirements; and providing proactive cost and capacity planning. Articulate communicator, bilingual in English and Spanish. Currently hold a Top Secret Compartmental A Clearance.

Areas of Expertise

CISCO Networking Technologies and Protocols

Infrastructure Design and Implementation

Data Entry and Management

Project Management

Integrated Electronic Systems

Operational Streamlining

Designing, planning and implementing LAN/WAN solutions

Virtual Services

Strategic Planning and Analysis

Network Administration and Documentation

Technical Acumen

Computer hardware: RAID, SCSI, IDE, and SATA

Physical Network Specifications: high-speed copper and wireless

CISCO: Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless Devices, and Access Technologies Microsoft active directory services

Microsoft Office Applications UNIX Ubuntu Cisco Language (Routers Switches) Windows Server

Server 2008 VMware VPN vSphere SolarWinds HTML/XHTML SQL Database JAVA Python

Relevant Experience

Infosys 3101 S airport rd Bartonville, IL 61604

Operations Analyst 2008–Present

Spearhead the maintenance of secured communication and encryption equipment .

Serve as a sole IT professional, responsible for managing a 22-man mobile force, and as an administrator of the domain.

Hold responsibility in monitoring and controlling network activities; deploying operating systems; and maintaining Cisco switches and routers with both standard and military grade encryptions.

Carry out all active directory work, backups, user policy, and exchange.

Utilize various computer applications and systems, such as vSphere, VPN, WSUS, and NAS, while ensuring proper satellite communications and offsite storage maintenance.

Deal with hardware and software troubleshooting as well as operating systems deployment through network methods.

Assume full accountability in managing and controlling allotted budget for IT section in the team.

Facilitate training using network sniffers and ethical hacking fundamentals, and demonstrate proficiency in utilizing various applications, which include John the Ripper, Wire Shark, and SQL Injection.

Act as the information security officer in charge of creating and establishing a standard operating policy to use the network.

Observe account activity in compliance with the user policy while providing auditing packet as the acting ISO officer.

Career Highlights:

Maintained active involvement in high profile occasions, such as Presidential Inauguration, Asian Pacific Economic Conference, and Chicago North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit.

Played an integral role in dealing with and maintaining more than $3M of communication/information technology equipment.

Exemplified leadership skills in handling millions of dollars of equipment and mobile networks which connect the entire mobile platforms.

Successfully acquired numerous Achievement Medals and Leadership awards from superiors in demonstrating excellent work ethic and performances.

Other Experience

FTM Survey Team 3101 S airport rd, Bartonville, IL 61604

Nuclear Biological Chemical Team Member 2005–20008

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: 2013

American Military University Charles Town, WV

Coursework in Pre-Medical:

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL

Commissioned Officer: 2014

Officer Candidate School

Honor Graduate Erikson Trophy

Professional Development/ Credentials

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

Microsoft Certified IT Professional Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Technology Associate

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

CompTIA Security+ CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+

Professional Affiliations

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

National Guard Association of Illinois

Awards and Honors

Army Achievement Medal Air force Achievement Medal

Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Army Service Ribbon

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon

Illinois Military Long and Honorable Service Medal Illinois state active duty service ribbon

Washington D.C National Guard Community Service Ribbon

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