Network Engineer Information Security

Chiebuka Michael Obinwanne

Summary

Enthusiastic network engineer with the drive and determination to resolve complex issues.

Possess effective organizational skills and excellent knowledge of networking technologies with the commitment for keeping up to date with the latest developments.

Experienced in providing motivation, guidance and networking consultancy services to clients and colleagues.

Highly skilled in Infrastructure services implementation such as DHCP, and DNS

Good knowledge of implementing security measures on devices and servers by using applications such as Access Control List, TACACS+, and RADIUS

Good knowledge of Wireless access design and monitoring using Aerohive software application

Knowledge of information security protocols

Knowledge of Database Security Management

Basic understanding of F5 loader balancers

Good knowledge of Wireless access design and monitoring using Aerohive software application

Provided optimal performance and availability by designed networks using technologies such as HSRP, VLAN, VPN, GRE, MPLS, F5 load balancer

Education

Cisco Certification Networking Associate Sep 2015

WCC Training Center, London

oDesign and implementation of Local Area Network (LAN), And Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions, by using GNS3 & Packet Tracer Simulators

oConfiguration of routers such as (2900, and 3800 series) and switches (2960, and 3750)

oImplementing security measures on devices and servers by using applications such as Access Control List, TACACS+, and RADIUS

oConfiguration of routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP ) to resolve network connectivity

oRemote access technology implementation such as GRE, VPN, DMVPN, MPLS-VPN

oNetwork management protocol and tools, such as: SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, Wireshark and SolarWinds

oNetwork security solutions to threats such as: DOS, DDOS, Buffer overflow attacks, social engineering

oInfrastructure services implementation such as: DHCP, and DNS

oNetwork switching by adopting VLAN technology

Master of Science, Advanced Computer Networks May 2012

University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom

oMSc Project: Implementation of Service Discovery in Gnutella Network Over a Wireless Ad Hoc Network

oAdvanced routing and switching technology

oMobile and wireless networking using Aerohive platform

oAdvanced concept in secure systems

oNetwork management concept

Bachelor of Engineering with Honors, Electrical Electronics Engineering Nov 2007

Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria

Skills

Microsoft Applications, and software Skills:

oProficient Skills in the following Microsoft Office Tools: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Exchange/Outlook

oKnowledge of Microsoft Server Administration Windows 7 OS

oAbility to Install and Configure Windows Server 2012 R2

Software Programming Skills:

oPerformed analysis and presented results using SQL, MS Access, Excel, and Visual Basic scripts

oBasic knowledge in computer programs such as: CSS, HTML, and Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C#, ASP.NET, XML, JQuery, Python, C+

Network Engineering Skills:

oGood knowledge of Wireless access design and monitoring using Aerohive software application

oDeep knowledge of networking and application protocols (FTTP,SSL,TELNET,SSH,HTTP)

oBasic understanding of F5 loader balancers

oSound knowledge of MPLS technology as a substitute for packet routing

oGood knowledge of VMWare

oSubstantial knowledge of cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT)

oGreat understanding of networking protocols such as IPSEC,HSRP, VRRP

oAbility to troubleshoot networks by using the Top-Down or Bottom-Up approach of the OSI and TCP/IP model

oExperience configuring, setting up, and deployment of wireless hardware and software for Wireless Mesh Network

oKnowledge of information security protocols, Firewalls, Palo Alto

oKnowledge of Database Security Management

oStrong understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP model

oSecurity compliance standards knowledge of HIPAA, NIST, and HITECH

oConversant with Cisco Nexus 7k/5k/2k switches in a FabricPath environment

oBasic knowledge of Cuckoo, Nessus, Wireshark, Encase, FTK, Splunk, Meraki SD-WAN

Certifications/Training

CCNA Routing and Switching Certification September 2015

CCNP Routing 300 101 December 2016

CCNP Switching 300 115 July 2017

CCNP Troubleshooting 300 135 December 2017

A+ training (taking exam at the end of 2018)

Security + training (taking exam at the end of 2018)

Configuring Windows 7 training (taking exam at the end of 2018)

Experience

Aubrant Management Consulting, 6921 Howard Lane Eden Prairie MN 55346 March 2016 – Present

Network Engineer

Responsible for completeing client network accessments and providing detailed recommendations for improvements.

Responsible for the maintenance of client network infrastructure: including maintaining, configuring, and supporting Cisco LAN/WAN devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, across multiple data centers

As a member of the Network Systems team, I was responsible for documenting and keeping configuration records, and network layouts, for both the logical and physical network architecture in the enterprise environment

Provided optimal performance and availability by designed networks using technologies such as HSRP, VLAN, VPN, GRE, MPLS, F5 load balancer

Focused on network integration, updates, upgrades, failure recovery procedures, backups, network troubleshooting and network monitoring methodology

Maintained network security infrastructure by using Layer3 and Layer2 security technology, such as ACLs, IPsec VACLs

Lena Morris Ltd - Shell Service Stations, Erith, London, United Kingdom Feb 2014 – Oct 2015

Network Administrator / Cluster Administrator

Set up and managed accounts, or log-ins for about 40 employees, and Shell loyal customers, into Shell UK services, via authentication systems such as Radius server

Responsible for the maintenance and set up of network devices and communication tools, such as computers, MODEMS, Wireless Access Points, printers and IP phones, at each branch office.

Organized meetings between the branch managers and their staff, by sending notifications via emails, text, and printout

Supervised branch managers across sites and allocating duties and responsibilities to the staff

Analyzed and reconciled records of sales and purchases by using the company database software

Attended courses on health and safety procedures, and was awarded a certificate of completion

Responsible for the documentation and reporting of incidences relating to hazards and near misses, while offering preventive solutions

TLC Recycling, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Jul 2012 – Feb 2014

Information Technology Administrator

Managed the network structure of six sites and enhanced the communication among sites by installing wireless access points, and configuring IP addresses on the wired devices

Cataloguing and arrangement of recyclable items into categories for either reuse purposes, or recycling purposes

Worked hand in hand with the sales and marketing team to ensure customers get the best service and treatment

Conducted data analysis, data input and record keeping by using Microsoft Excel application

Performed administrative duties such as setting up meetings with clients, and creating management reports.

Created and wrote manuals for electrical reuse, repair and testing guidelines

BT Technologies, Lagos, Nigeria Mar 2010 – Jan 2011

Helpdesk Support/Field Engineer

Served as a first responder for the Fiber Optics Maintenance team

Provided quality customer service to clients, and resolving client issues instantly as well as escalating problems to dedicated specialist, while maintaining a good level of communication with respect to the Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Created and monitored tickets relating to client issues and making sure all issues are addresses and prioritized according to SLA

Conducted Fiber Optic installation, operation, management, and maintenance

Led the Fiber Optics Splicing team consisting of two field engineers, two technicians, and two patrol personnel

Completed a Fiber Optics training course on Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)

Worked with fiber maintenance tools, like Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), and splicing machine

Maintained a round the clock availability and alertness to immediate calls from clients or the co-workers

Extracurricular Activities

Vice President Youth Chess Club

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