George Vaovasa

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Dumfries, Virginia 22026 H: 571-***-****

zfw973@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Active Top Secret, SCI Clearance with CI Poly

• Extensive experience in the configuration, installation and troubleshooting of various Cisco routing and switching platforms

• Excels in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Committed to excellence and high standards

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Routers (Cisco 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 3900)

• Cisco Switches (6500, 3550, 3750)

• Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (AS5510)

• Routing Protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

• OC-12, OC-3, DS3, T-1, ISDN PRI’s and BRI’s, and Ethernet

• HAIPE encryptors and management software (KG175, KG175D, KG250, GEM and VINE)

CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelors of Science in Information Systems

• Security + Certified

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

EXPERIENCE:

2011-Present Mantech

Network Engineer

• Responsible for configuration of network devices to meet DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements

• Responsible for system design, development, implementation, and maintenance of all routers and switches used to support servers and workstations on the network

• Configured and monitored firewalls for traffic that may be malicious in nature to workstations and servers installed on the network

• Provides work leadership to less experienced technical staff and serves as the technical team/task lead

• Monitored and analyzed network anomalies and implemented problem solving strategies of network anomalies identified using network monitoring to include CiscoWorks and SolarWinds

2010-2011 General Dynamics Information Technology

Network Engineer

• Provided tier four support to regional switching centers for a worldwide network of over 300 nodes consisting of Cisco and Juniper routers and switches

• Took part in migrating legacy ATM sites to a new and improved IP Core transport network while maintaining network connectivity to customers

• Validated and coordinated all scheduled maintenance on network devices while maintaining and administering network infrastructure standards, documentation and fault tolerance

• Maintained and monitored the health of the network infrastructure as well as code revisions on all routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices

• Advised and made recommendations to management concerning infrastructure and network related issues

2008-2010 CACI

Network Engineer

• Configured network monitoring tools to generate reports to identify devices on the network that were not compliant with the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide

• Performed task analyses to determine resources needed and supervised two other engineers participating on the network team at the direction of the project leader

• Consulted with client to determine needs and met with client on an on-going basis throughout system development.

• Produced and presented engineering documents outlining plans for software and hardware upgrades to networking equipment located at remote sites.

2003-2008 US Army, White House Communications Agency

LAN Administrator

• Executed network operations to include installing & maintaining Cisco switches and routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access and resetting passwords.

• Monitored a robust LAN through the use of various monitoring tools which include SNMPc, Cisco Works, and NetQoS.

• Responded to various customer trouble tickets to include network connectivity issues involving dot1x, port-security and remote access.

• Installed, operated, and maintained robust telecommunications networks, gateways, and reach-back communications systems in order to provide the above voice, data, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing services between the National Capitol Region to wherever the President and his staff were deployed globally.

• Installed and troubleshot network cabling systems in accordance with EIA/TIA requirements, from user end to switching unit.

• Installed, repaired, and fabricated LAN/WAN components, patch panels, twisted pair CAT 3, 5, and 6 cable, fiber optic, and copper inside and outside cable for telephone and data equipment.

2000-2003 US Army, Schofield Barracks, HI

Radio and Communications Security Repairer

• Installed, adjusted, and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.

• Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.

• Removed and replaced defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.

• Calibrated and aligned components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.

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