Engineer Network
Resume:
James A. Rue
McDonald, TN 37353
Phone: +1-423-***-****
E-Mail: ******@*****.***
Summary:
VSAT / Network Engineer - Afghanistan (DoD)
Network Engineer - Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA)
Network Engineer - Defense Commissary Agency Head Quarters (DoD)
Highlights:
Active Security Clearance
OCONUS deployable
Work in austere and hazardous conditions
Experienced with U.S. Government documents and procedures (DoD and NASA)
Implement and enforce IT security policies
Excellent troubleshooting skills
CCNA
VSAT Communications networks
Data and Voice LAN/WAN installation, configuration and management
Generate Visio network drawings
Write SOP and As-Built documents
VMware experience
VoIP Knowledge
Accomplishments:
Installation, configuration and management of VSAT communications networks at various military installations in Afghanistan
Work with NASA engineers to design, build, test and deploy International Space Station Backup Control Center at Marshall Space Flight Center
Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain network connectivity and perform intrusion detection duties on DoD networks at Defense Commissary Agency Head Quarters
Experience:
June 2012 to July 2013
Proactive Communications / DoD (Afghanistan) Killeen, TX
VSAT / Network Engineer
Install complete VSAT communications networks at various Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan (FOBs)
Assemble and install 2.4 Meter VSAT Antenna, Communications Cabinet and all WAN and LAN hardware appliances both C-Band and Ku-Band
Assemble and install 1.2 Meter VSAT Auto-Deploy SNAP systems
Work directly with NOC and Teleport via SatPhone to align VSAT Antenna and bring sites into network
Monitor and maintain LAN and WAN connectivity at various Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan (FOBs)
Monitor Network for bandwidth abusers and users attempting to circumvent network security
Perform daily, weekly and monthly VSAT and Network inspections to maintain network hardware integrity
Maintain IT Property documentation for each site (FOB)
Meet with site management daily to discuss any current IT issues
Monitor CA Service Desk for IT related tickets, address and resolve any IT issues
Perform monthly IT inventory and perform any property transfers necessary
Correct any PC issues for users
Perform software updates and patches as necessary
Troubleshoot and maintain all IT equipment at each site (FOB) including printers, PCs and wireless devices
April 2010 to June 2012
Independent IT Consultant Chattanooga, TN
Independent IT Consultant
Upgraded wireless networks and Point Of Sale (POS) networks for various retailers and local banks in Tennessee
Built campus networks using access point and bridging technology with WEP (wired equivalent privacy)
Installed and configured tape back-up systems
Built, installed, and configured Windows XP Professional clients
Built, installed and configured multiple Windows XP Professional clients in Novell Network
Installed and configured VPN for local Attorney offices
Monitored, maintained managed corporate network for Elavon Payment Solutions
Documented LAN/WAN/WLAN configuration, installation and troubleshooting procedures
Performed administration of MS Windows Servers and Clients and Linux servers and clients
Installed and configured Cisco routers, switches and wireless access points
Installed and configured wireless networks for multiple individual customers
Cleaned viruses and spyware from Windows machines for multiple customers
October 2006 to April 2010
Kord Technologies / NASA Redstone Arsenal, AL
Network Engineer
Installed and configured data and voice encryption hardware for International Space Station Backup Control Center (ISS BCC)
Configured BCC hardware for encrypted voice and data paths between Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Johnson Space Flight Center (JSC) in various voice and data tests, simulating the space to ground link in a pre-deployment lab environment
Worked with NASA engineers at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to bring the BCC network on-line and assisted in the final testing and certification of BCC
Created and edited Visio Drawings of multiple networks involved in the BCC project
Documented progress of the BCC project weekly via MS Visio, MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint MS Excel
Implemented Living Disaster Recovery Planning System (LDRPS) for Continuity of Operations / Disaster Recovery (COOP / DR) for NASA Marshal Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Configured MS Windows 2003 Virtual Servers and Microsoft Windows XP Clients for MSFC Disaster Recovery Project
October 2004 to October 2006
Multimax / Harris Corporation / DoD Fort Lee, VA
Network Engineer
Remotely managed 273 Department Of Defense (DOD) networks in a 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) at the Defense Commissary Agency Head Quarters (DeCA HQ)
Worked with third party communications engineers (AT&T, Sprint, U.S. Military Base Comm) to resolve connectivity issues with DoD Wide Area Network (WAN) and DeCA LAN
Tracked and logged all connectivity issues with HEAT and Remedy ticketing systems
Kept accurate records of network architecture changes and upgrades via MS Visio, MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint MS Excel
Worked "on call shift every 6 weeks ensuring 24/7 Level 3 network support
Worked on-site at various military base commissaries to perform maintenance, repair and upgrades to network
Performed wireless network surveys to determine locations of Cisco wireless access points
Installed and configured Cisco switches, Cisco routers, Cisco wireless access points
Performed data security and Intrusion Detection monitoring (IDS), using IPSEC,
RealSecure, Dragon, Intellitactics and Securify
Configured and maintained Cisco VPNs, ACLs VLANs Configured and maintained MS Active Directory user accounts
May 1995 to September 1998:
CNC Programmer, Jones Packaging Machinery Inc., Ooltewah, Tennessee
Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machinery. Write computer programs which instruct the CNC machinery to perform custom metal cutting operations on various materials to produce custom manufactured parts for industrial machinery according to blueprint specifications.
September 1998 to September 1999:
CNC Programmer, Tennessee Rand Co. Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee
Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machinery. Write computer programs which instruct the CNC machinery to perform custom metal cutting operations on various materials to produce custom manufactured parts for industrial machinery according to blueprint specifications.
September 1999 to June 2001:
CNC Programmer, Standard Tool & Die, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Responsible for programming and operating CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machinery. Write computer programs which instruct the CNC machinery to perform custom metal cutting operations on various materials to produce custom manufactured parts for industrial machinery according to blueprint specifications.
June 2001 to February 2004:
Computer Network Administrator, Chapman s LT Plus,
Harrison, Tennessee
Responsible for all of the company s information technology needs. Administration of MS Windows Servers and Clients as well as Linux servers and clients. Build and configure computer network including a Linux server, a Windows 2000 Professional server and Wndows 2000 Professional clients. Support all hardware and software, including email and office applications.
February 2004 to November 2004:
Independent IT Consulting and Contracting, Chattanooga, TN area
Administration of MS Windows Servers and Clients as well as Linux servers and clients. Install and configure Cisco routers, switches and wireless access points. Install and configure Cisco router upgrades for Barnes & Noble book stores. Install and configure Cisco router upgrade for Radisson Reed House hotel. Build campus networks using access point and bridging technology with WEP (wired equivalent privacy) for Cleveland Tire Company. Install and configure wireless networks for multiple customers. Install and configure VPN for Attny: D. Mitchell Bryant. Install and configure tape back-up system and build, install, and configure Windows XP Professional clients for Bradley Veterinary Hospital. Build, install and configure multiple Windows XP Professional clients in Novell Network for Sentinel Fire Protection. Cleaned viruses and spyware from Windows machines for multiple customers.
Education:
Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN
Information Technology
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Huntsville, AL
Cisco CCNA
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Huntsville, AL
Cisco CCNP
Additional Information:
Active DoD Security Clearance
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