JAMES L. COVINGTON

(011-**-***-****

Email: acoel9@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Has 7 years experience implementing and supporting WAN, LAN, computer hardware operating

systems.

• Proficient in configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Cisco routers & switches.

• Securing networks with encryption/decryption devices (taclanes & sidewinder firewall hardware.

• Management of Cisco devices via Cisco Works, Nagios, What’s Up Gold, Solar Winds &

SNMPc.

• Good knowledge of IP Addressing, Sub Netting, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), OSI and

TCP/IP models

• Experience in Configuration and Support of LAN protocols on Layer2 and Layer3 Cisco

Switches.

• Have good experience on Windows XP, Windows 7

• A highly organized individual, who adopts a systematic approach to problem solving, effectively

analyzes results and implements solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, Enthusiastic, motivated and a team player.

Education & Certifications

A.A.S Degree: IT/Networking & Security Management (ECPI College of Technology 2006)

A.A.S Degree: Computer & Electronic Engineering Technology (ECPI College of Technology 2000)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate

• Cisco Certified Network Associate(Voice, Security)

• COMPTIA A+ (CE)

• Security + (CE)

• ITIL V3

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers/Switches: Cisco 2950,3560,3750,4506,6513 2800, 3800 series routers.

WAN/LAN Management: Cisco Works, Nagios, What’s Up Gold, Solar Winds &SNMPc.

Security: Taclanes (KG 175 Series), Sidewinder firewall hardware.

Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, 7, Pro

Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP, EIRGP, OSPF

WAN Technologies: T1/E1, T3/E3, VSAT

LAN Technologies: 802.1q, 802.1x

Project Management Tools: Visio, Power Point, Excel

Authentication: TACACS+, RADIUS,ACS

VoIP: Cisco

Network Technologies VTP, STP, HSRP,

Professional Experience

Trace Systems-Guantanamo Bay, Cuba October 2014 to Present

Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer my responsibilities are:

• Using Solar Winds to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the network.

• Configure, upgrade, and deploy new network devices (3850, 3750V2, 3560(x), 4500, 2800, 3900,

6500) for the purposes of increased performance and continuity.

• To work with other network team members to plan, design, and implement current and future

network components based on the customer’s missions and taskings.

• Interact with other IT sections (ISP/service desk/systems administrators/IA), as needed, to resolve

various issues on a daily/weekly basis, as it applies to the network on multiple levels.

• Researched and train on devices, applications, and programs to remain prepared constant taskings

required for network maintenance.

Netorian LLC-Afghanistan January 2012 to April 2013

FMV Engineer (Full Motion Video)

As an FMV Engineer my responsibilities were:

• To configure MLOS (Microwave Line Of Site) Motorola radios, as well as video encoders, with

network information to be deployed down range for Bandwidth expansion, as well as extended site relay

by the warfighter.

• Fielded calls from customers, & used SNMPc Version 3 software, to ensure maximum uptime for

full use of resources.

• Coordinate travel of personnel and equipment with other entities to ensure move to sites happen

expeditiously.

• Perform analysis of terrain for potential sites, and site surveys to make sure deployment of

equipment is feasible for areas of interest.

• Perform standard upgrades and maintenance equipment as needed to ensure that it performs to its

optimum level at all times.

• Coordinated with higher level echelon command structures on the military side on a weekly basis,

to give reports of works in progress, receive multiple tasking objectives, and track equipment and

deployments.

DSCI –Afghanistan February 2011 to December 2011

Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer my responsibilities were:

• To use SNMP & Solar Winds to monitor network for irregularities such as port security issues &

network flow, as well as catching and resolving issues before they could drastically affect the customers’

ability to perform their missions.

• Configured, deployed, monitored, upgraded, and maintained Cisco 2900, 3500, 3600, and 3700

series switches, as well as 2800, 2900, & 3800 Cisco routers, to perform multi layered network functions,

from the FOB’s (Forward operating bases), to the NOC (network operations center)

• Performed troubleshooting techniques from Layer 1 to Layer 7 to ensure that customer network

issues were addressed, resolved, or escalated as needed to optimize network performance and uptime.

• Performed cutovers and upgrades to the network backbone from EIGRP to OSPF on classified &

unclassified networks to ensure smoother flow of network operations, traffic flow, and monitoring of

devices.

• Performed light VTC/VOIP operations and troubleshooting on various customers equipment

(Tandberg/Cisco) to ensure transmission and usage of devices went as smoothly as possible.

NEK Advanced Security Group June 2010 to February 2011

Mclean, VA

Instructor

As an instructor my duties were:

• Instructed analysts, intelligence, and counter intelligence operatives on the use of a

comprehensive analytical and geotracking platform.

• Trained and evaluated incoming instructors on platform to be learned, used, and taught to

incoming students.

• Traveled to sites to evaluate and critique trained customers to ensure that information on platform

was being taught and communicated correctly and effectively.

General Dynamics-Afghanistan September 2009 to June 2010

Sr. Network Technician

As a network technician my duties were:

• Traveled throughout SWA (South West Asia) to deploy VSAT satellite systems.

• Configuring Idirect 5000 series net modems.

• Configuring 3560, & 3750 cisco series switches, as well as 2800 & 3800 series cisco routers.

• Deployed and configured printers, digital senders, and voip phones.

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• Upgraded cisco switch and router IOS

• Upgraded cisco switch and router IOS

ITTSystems – Kuwait/Djibouti October 2006 to September2009

Network Administrator/FCO (Facility Control Officer)Technician/Help desk

My duties in these roles included:

• Test and troubleshoot network connectivity from workstation to core router.

• Responsible for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of access, distribution and core layer

switches/ (cisco 2950, 3560, 3750, 4000, 6513 series switches on Nipr, Sipr, and Centrix networks.

• Actively manage IP addressing scheme to better manage network.

• Perform day to day management for U.S. military Nipr, Sipr, and Centrix networks.

• Troubleshot the operation and connectivity of VTC equipment as it related to the network in Kuwait

theatre.

• Familiar with Army accountability procedures for automated data processing equipment (ADPE).

• Used Microsoft operating system support software and Active directory to add utilities and software

packages to customer’s laptops and desktops.

• Perform hard ware support on standard desktop and laptop computers

BAE Systems Deployment Specialist (Nation wide) March 2002 to November 2005

My role as a deployment specialist was to:

• Travel to all of the FBI field offices and assisted in the training of onsite electronic technicians and

computer specialists of the F.B.I in the deployment of the PKI program to include software installation, as

well as registration process that allow onsite personnel to become registration authorities.

• Assist with the final phase of the Trilogy project for the F.B.I by upgrading the systems using ghosting

software.

• Installed and assisted with the final configuration of some Cisco equipment, to include cable

management.

• Assist on rollout installations of computer workstations and laptop computer systems as well as the

installation of software and computer and electronic systems inside machines on a weekly basis.

Coinstar Inc Field Engineer August 2000 to September 2001

Southeastern North Carolina

• Responsible for coverage of a region and coordinated with several managers to ensure that machines

within that region (proprietary money counting machines), stayed up and ran efficiently.

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