Network Engineer

Seven years of success in the IT field performing at various different duties and roles. Analytical, highly adaptable professional with extensive experience developing, securing and evaluating networks aimed at improving quality and efficiency. Constant learner with the willingness to adapt to new technologies.

Education & Certifications

The University of Southern Mississippi

B.S., Information Technology: Networking,

Hattiesburg, MS

May 2016

CCNA - Cisco Certified Networking Associate

Feb 2014

Employment History

Cognizant

Position:

Lead Network Monitoring

Phoenix, AZ

May 2018

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Sept 2018

●Perform L2 support as lead network monitoring for 3M’s global network.

●Troubleshoot WAN BGP connectivity issues on Cisco routers with ISPs.

●Work with local POC’s to resolve LAN connection issues at remote 3M’s sites.

●Configure Bluecat DNS, VLANs, and monitor network performance using NetQOS and Solarwinds.

●Monthly change requests: patching of servers, upgrade of remote sites network equipment.

●Create knowledge documents for troubleshoot/configuration of routers and switches.

●Monitor ticket metrics for SLA’s breaches and proper closure.

Scottrade

Position:

Network Engineer II

Scottsdale, AZ

Oct 2017

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Apr 2018

●Monitor network and hardware performance in redundant datacenter using Spectrum and PRTG.

●Rack/stack and configure 4500 and 6500 switches in datacenter.

●Install NetScout network taps to monitor network traffic by configuring SPAN on Cisco switches.

●Capture and analyze network traffic using NetScout during traffic spikes.

●Work oncall rotating remote shifts to support datacenter.

FCI Inc.

Position:

Network Engineer I

San Antonio, TX

Dec 2016

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Aug 2017

●The objective is to convert all Air Force hospital networks throughout the U.S. to a uniform standard so all DoD healthcare facilities communicate on same network.

●Survey network requirements of existing network by documenting all devices and locations.

●Decommission old network equipment from data racks and rack new Cisco/Brocade switches. Connect new equipment to core network using SFPs or Ethernet.

●Configure IOS of new Cisco 2900 series for switch port VLAN access.

●Test connectivity of new network and use cable management.

Ingenesis

Position:

Network Engineer II

San Antonio, TX

Sept 2016

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Dec 2016

●Subnet new LAN using class A from C addresses space. Apply new topology to Netgear access, distribution and core switches, and Fortinet firewalls. Test new network in LAB environment to ensure network traffic is separated per VLAN and setup core L3 switch for inter-vlan routing.

●Configure Allworx call manager and test internal VOIP calling. Preconfigure Fortinet firewall to connect to ISP and test network connectivity on all.

●Stage new rack in server room and deploy equipment on an overnight weekend cutover. Move existing equipment from old rack to new rack and use existing equipment to setup redundancy using VRRP. Work with company’s system administrations to ensure all services are functional.

Field Nation

Position:

Network Engineer I

Hattiesburg, MS

Jun 2014

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Sept 2016

●Outsourced contract IT at various location (hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, banks, etc.).

●Troubleshoot data issues that could be failed ports/cables or hardware of networking equipment. Use troubleshooting commands in IOS or on end devices to determine point of failure.

●Install cradle points for redundant wireless WAN access in case of wired WAN failure.

●Troubleshoot voice issues with POTs using Adtran and 66 blocks. Run/repair of data and voice drops. Rack and stack network equipment during overnight installs.

Netbase Technologies

Position:

Network Admin

Hattiesburg, MS

Nov 2012

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Jun 2014

●Setup, configure and troubleshooting workstations (Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP) and servers (Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012) onsite or by RDP. Administer domains for clients on Microsoft servers using roles (Active Directory, Exchange, File Server, IIS, DHCP, etc.).

●Migrate roles from Server 2003 to Server 2008 or to cloud services. Use backup software (Backup Exec, Windows Backup) to regularly backup servers and shares to external HD, cloud or NAS.

●Manage virtual machines (Citrix, Hyper-V) for to host different Microsoft services to separate single point of failures. Configure Barracuda and Cudatel for web filtering and voice solutions.

●Remove viruses, ransom ware and malware. Educate end users on cyber security. Deploy IDS (McAfee, Kaspersky, etc.,) from a server based platform and monitor users from remote interface.

United States Air Force

Position:

Cyber Transport Systems (3D132)

Kessler AFB, MS

Sept 2011

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Jul 2012

●Configure NIPRNet (unclassified) and SIPRNet (classified) networks. This required configuring cryptography and exterior routing protocols (BGP) for WAN access between bases and a Promina for DSN (Direct Switched Network) phones.

●Configure Cisco L2 switches and routers for NIPRNet access and L3 Cisco switches for SIPRNet access using RIPv2 over the DoD LAN. Setup Cisco VPN concentrator for remote users.

●Configure DHCP on Windows Server 2008 to issue IP address for VLANs and DNS for address resolution. Setup port security on access switches for security. Monitor traffic using Wireshark to identify potential security issues. Setup VLANs using VTP on distribution switches to propagate VLANs.

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