Power Plant Network Engineer

David D. Beaumont

Sackets Harbor, NY *****

410-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

Network Engineer

Technically sophisticated network and server professional with 30+ years’ success installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining diverse systems. Analytical thinker with outstanding troubleshooting skills. Expertise in applying network standards, protocols, and procedures to meet business goals.

Areas of Expertise

Broad knowledge and success in configuring Cisco routers and switches.

Ability to collaborate with outside plant and network engineers and utilize interpersonal strengths to troubleshoot system issues and ensure client satisfaction.

Experience developing standard operating procedures

Standard Operating Procedure(SOP), Disaster Recovery Plans(DRP), and Risk Mitigation strategies.

Technical Proficiencies

Platforms:

Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Remedy Service Management, Wireshark, Solarwinds

Servers:

Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory MBAM \Bitlocker, SCCM, WSUS, Sharepoint, IIS, Veritas Backup, SQL\Citrix,

Hardware:

Routers, Switches,Taclanes, Cisco ASA, Firewalls, Hubs, Bridges, IPS, IDS Transmission media, DSL, Modems, PowerShell..

PoProfessional Experience

Hi-Tech Solutions, Inc., Mokena, Illinois

Cyber Security Contractor (7/2017 – 12/2017)

Managed day-to-day security operations for Nine Mile Nuclear Power Plant Security Operations Center (SOC) in self-directed manner. Monitored suspicious traffic and events, utilizing security investigation tools and escalating issues as necessary.

Key Achievements:

Maintained current knowledge of laws and regulations, security trends, emerging threats, and industry best practices to address security issues in a timely and effective manner.

Prioritized activities including cyber intelligence analysis, threat monitoring, incident response, malware analysis, testing, and vulnerability scanning to manage risks.

Completed assessments and evaluations of cyber-security operations.

Used O365 and Sharepoint for daily meetings and One Notes, Word

93rd Signal Brigade, Network and Switching Branch, Fort Drum, New York

Network Operations Specialist (11/2015 – 01/2017) Active Secret Clearance

Orchestrated technical support and administrated information systems at the highest level.

Key Achievements:

Developed strategies and install and configure data communications equipment throughout the Regional Network Enterprise Center.

Determined configurations utilizing common command line utilities and console based terminal emulation software.

Created and maintained VLAN/ELANs, IP address pools, and multiplexing equipment configurations for successful communications systems.

USMC 1st District Recruiting Station Buffalo, Amherst, New York

Information Systems Coordinator (6/2014 – 11/2015)

Supported personnel with technical leadership and training and provided IT expertise for networks, client systems, and personal devices. Trained users on network and client systems, software, security, and Privacy Act.

Key Achievements:

Managed designated customer accounts for multifaceted engineering issues; effectively worked onsite with customers on qualification, configuration, and repair.

Set up, configured, and troubleshot workstations, printers, network switches, Cradlepoint solutions, and Verizon hotspots,

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Winning technologies, Inc., Dunkirk, New York

Technical Support Specialist (2/2012 – 2014)

Provided outstanding support for more than 60 customer networks throughout the country. Furnished local and remote administration for networks, servers, client systems, and personal devices.

Key Achievements:

Installed and repaired server, workstation, and printer systems.

Supported and worked with Barracuda web/spam filter and email archive, domain controllers, and file, Exchange, Blackberry, backup, Citrix, and application servers.

Supported and integrated Dell, Android, Apple, and Blackberry personal devices.

District of Columbia Air National Guard, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

Comm. Computer Systems Superintendent (11/2010 – 2/2012)

Directed all aspects of communications computer systems operation and software including training programs. Mentored and guided 12 personnel with focus on program management, knowledge operations, and information assurance.

Key Achievements:

Championed successful plant upgrade for 32-building campus.

Managed DIACAP accreditation process.

Oversaw testing and determined errors in logic, information flow, and system performance.

Created SOPs, disaster recovery plans, and configuration checklists.

Network Manager (9/2000 – 2010)

Directed all aspects of DC Air National Guard Network Services for NIPRNet and SIPRNet networks. Followed MAJCOM, AFNOC, and ANGNOSC direction as required.

Key Achievements:

Successfully installed network switches for 32 buildings, ensuring no downtime.

Completed two seamless domain migrations for a 1,200-customer local area network (LAN).

Utilized Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) to install, configure, and test network and application server hardware, operating system software, and peripheral network equipment.

SQL and Citrix Farm

Previous success as Telecommunications Specialist in the District of Columbia Air National Guard.

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