Walter Coleman III
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
*************@*******.***
Education
Grantham University – 2007 BS, Information Systems Management
Certifications
Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE written)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
COMP TIA Security + Certification
ITILv3 Foundation Certification
Microsoft Certified Network Professional (MCSE)
SCREAM Broadband Certification (NET.COM)
Training
DISA HBSS 4.5 Administration, 2011
Configuring Juniper Firewall/IPSec VPN Products, 1 week, 2011
Managing Storage Area Networks, 1 Week, 2010
Configuring Juniper Networks Routers – M/T Series, 1 week, 2008
Advanced Juniper Networks Routing - M/T Series, 1 week, 2008
Network General, Network Analysis and troubleshooting, 1 week, 2007
TACLANE operation and configuration, 1 week, 2003
HP Openview Network Node Manager I, 1 week, 2001
HP Openview Network Node Manager II, 1 week, 2001
EXPERIENCE
TELOS Corp. 6/2011 – Present
Senior Network Engineer (USNORTHCOM/NORAD)
Responsible for designing implementing and delivering networking projects for the USNORTHCOM/NORAD. Responsible for providing network architectures, detailed designs, IP addressing schemes, migration plans, test plans, performance analysis, and installation and cut-over for campus networks. Performed router configuration with experience with VPN’s and tunneling protocols. Responsible for configuring and maintaining security appliance including Cisco ASA 5500 series, Blue Coat SG Proxies, and Juniper IDPs (Intrusion Detection & Prevention). Responsible implementing VLANs and trunking protocol with specific knowledge with IOS configuration on CISCO family of routers and switches. Responsible for configuring and management HBSS EPO server for 2500 seats on NIPR and SIPR network, Responsible for configuring and maintaining government-unique network security devices including TACLANE and FASTLANE. Other responsibilities include update/backup of software images, technical drawings, ACL’s. Assistant to user including TACACS password and user connectivity to network, troubleshoot connectivity issues for local and remote networks.
ISYS Technologies 4/2010 – June 2011
Network Engineer (Ballistic Missile Defense - Shriever AFB)
Responsible for resolving government customers' network, application, and server capacity/performance issues and optimize network performance and deliver performance recommendations. Other responsibilities included:
Network Management – Configure and maintain SolarWinds (NCM, NPM), Cisco Works Multicast Manager, OPNET and other available network management tools to plan, design, deploy, operate, and optimize service provider infrastructuresNetwork Performing Monitoring – including network capacity planning and performance analyses with IT Guru Network Planner, ACE Analyst, ACE Live, Wireshark to perform network design analysis and configuration validation/recommendationsNetwork Capacity Planning - Responsible for performing server capacity planning and performance analyses for UNIX and Windows based platforms. Performed network/systems analysis and research as assigned and makes recommendations for improvement or redesign as neededManaged Security Appliance - Responsible for configuring Juniper and Checkpoint Firewalls to protect network edgeStorage Area Network (SAN) Infrastructure – Configured Installation, and maintained Storage Area Network.
Syniverse Technologies 6/2007 – 4/2010
Network Engineer (Mobile Data Roaming)
Responsible for planning, designing, and implementing integrated Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), including Internet and Intranet Systems(Cisco hardware platform).Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of file servers, user devices, and communications links associated with both the hardware and software of the network systems to assure operational availability.Responsible for assisting the Manager of Technical Support and Computer Operations in the planning, designing, and implementing of the Corporation’s data communications network including bridges, routers, gateways, network protocols and interoperability, high speed transport networks premise distribution systems and network management to support Corporation's data communications systems.Responsible for assisting the Manager of Technical Support and Computer Operations in the preparation of short-range and long-range plans of Information Services to meet corporate goals.Responsible for coordinating the activities of the Network Administrator to assure all assignments and projects are completed in accordance with department goals and objectives in a timely, cost effective manner.Performs network/systems analysis and research as assigned and makes recommendations for improvement or redesign as needed.Responsible for providing technical assistance with installation, maintenance, and support of Local Area and Wide Area Networks to operating personnel and outside suppliers.
General Dynamics-Network Systems 6/2004- 2007
Network Engineer (Center Central Command/MacDill AFB)
Provided server administration consisting of supporting MS Exchange 2000/2003, windows 2000 and 2003 Server. Duties involve configuring Server technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, IIS, SQL Server, etc. Build workstation/server baseline configurations. Work with end users to troubleshoot desktop support issues. Possess experience with group policiesmaintaining Windows file and application servers, configuring backup solutions Backup Exec and VERITAS 9.1, installation/configuration of Microsoft Desktop Operating systems (2000 - WinXP) Installation/configuration of Microsoft Server Operating systems (2000-2003), Installation/configuration of Microsoft Office products (OfficeXP-2003) and configuring PC hardware. Experience configuring Server hardware (Experience with Compaq and Dell hardware). In addition to server administration, responsible for configuring and maintaining Corporate Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.
General Dynamics 9/1999 – 6/2004
Network Engineer (European Command/Joint Analysis Center UK)
Responsibilities included Designing implementing and delivering networking projects for the US government. Provided network architectures, detailed designs, IP addressing schemes, migration plans, test plans, performance analysis, installation and cutover for campus networks. Performed router configuration with experience with VPN’s and tunneling protocols. I have worked primarily on Cisco catalyst family of equipment including VLAN trunking protocol with specific knowledge with IOS configuration on CAT6500, CAT5500, CAT4500, and CAT3500 family switches. Also have experience with Cisco WAN routers C3700, C3800, C7200, C7500 and C7600 family. Possess knowledge of government-unique network security devices (TACLANE FASTLANE). Other responsibilities include update/backup of software images, technical drawings, ACL’s. Assistant to user including TACACS password and user connectivity to network, maintain fiber database, troubleshoot connectivity issues for local and remote networks. I also was responsible for network monitoring using network management tools such as HP Operation, HP Openview, CISCO Works, and Concorde Nethealth.
Science Application International Corp 12/1996-11/1998
Field Service Representative
Font-line maintenance representative of mission critical applications, repair and restoral of computer and communication infrastructure. Performed baseline fault isolation of all computer systems and peripheralsDeveloped training program and training junior techniciansDeveloped and maintained cross connect wiring databaseAwarded Maintenance Effective Award, USAFE, 1997
GTE Corp., 1988-1996
Field Service Representative
Lead technician for worldwide site installations/upgrade Digital Equipment suite of message processors for the AUTODIN project.Installed computer network for AUTODIN projectProvided preventive and corrective maintenance on all network equipment and peripheralsProvided technical support internal and external clientsPerformed patch and test dutiesMaintained a proficiency rating of 99.9 percent availability of hardware over the life of the contract.
United States Air force 1982-1988
Computer Technician
Security Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI
Technical Skills Summary
Experience with Cisco C2600, C2800, C3700, 3800, 7200, 7600 series routers
Experience with Juniper M10 and J2300 series routersExperience and with Cisco C2900, C3500, C4500, C6500 series switchesExperience with Cisco CSS11500 load balancing content switchesExperience with network sniffers and analysis (Ethereal, Wireshark ACE Live, IT GURU and Network General)Experience with Sidewinder and Checkpoint and Juniper firewallsExperience with Wireless Data Roaming Technology (Wi-Fi, CDMA2000, and GSM/GPRS networks and SIP, MIP L2TP wireless tunneling protocols, SS7oIP)Experience administering Microsoft products including server 2003 and Exchange server 2003.Experience with network monitoring tools including HP Openview, Cisco Works, and Net cool, DopplerVue, and SolarWindsExperience with various routing protocols (Multicast routing, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP)Experience with WAN technologies (Frame Relay, T1, DS3, SONET/SDH, ATM and Gigabit Ethernet)Experience with Cisco security VPN configurations and tunneling protocols IPSEC/GREExperience with Marconi ATM switchesExperience with implementing Sun/Oracle Storage Area Networks 7410 seriesExperience with virtualization technology using VMware.