Network Engineer

Joseph Arcidiacono

**** ***** *** ********, ** 856-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Targeting Network Admin/Systems Engineer Position

Accomplished 17 year IT professional offering a strong background in network design, architecture, and implementation combined with excellent leadership experience.

Consistently recognized for technical troubleshooting skills used to rapidly and cost-effectively resolve challenging technical issues.

Quickly learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems, tools and testing methodologies.

Technology Summary

Certifications:

Future Certifications:

CCNA, MCP, Network+, A+

Passed CCNP Route and Switch exams(300-101 and 300-115) in June of 2015. CCNP TSHOOT(300-135) scheduled for end of July 2015

OS:

Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7,8, Windows 2000/2003/2008/2K8R2 Server all versions, Novell 4.11/5/6/6.5, DOS, MAC OSX,

Networking:

DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, IPX/SPX configurations, Network Security, SSH, WINS, FTP, SSL, IPSEC, SAN Implementation and Management, POP3, SMTP, Active Directory, NDS, cat 5 and fiber optic wiring, configuring switches, configuring routers, Cisco IOS, Catalyst OS and NX-OS, VLANS, Subnets, VRRP/HSRP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, VTP/GVRP, LACP, creating redundant links in case of switch/misc hardware failure, IGMP snooping, RADIUS/802.1x, 802.1q, Switch Stacking

Hardware:

Cisco 2500, 2600, and 800 series routers. Cisco ASR 1001 routers. Cisco ISR 2800 series routers.

1900/2900/3500/2950/2948/4500/3570 series

Switches. Nexus 5548 and 5596 switches and and 2248 FEX modules. 3com 3000/4000/E4800series switches. HP Procurve 4100/2800/and 5400 series

DVRs, NVRs, CCTV/IP cameras. Also proficient with various desktop and laptop configurations as well as numerous printer configurations.

Software:

MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Exchange 2003,2007,2010, MS SharePoints, MS Live Communications Server, Anti-Virus solutions, Symantec Ghost, Altiris, Microsoft Office, MS Project 2003 Server, MS SQL 2000/2005/2008/2012 Server, MS IIS, Terminal Services, ISA Server 2000, VMWare, Hyper-V

IT Experience

Employment History

Sun National Bank March 15 – July 15

Telecommunications Specialist II

Responsible for maintaining all 40+ branch network connections

Responsible for troubleshooting private MPLS network which traveled over DS3 and DS1 circuits

Troubleshooted GRE tunnels as well as ASA firewall configurations

Configured Cisco UCS/CUCM telephony

Monitored T1/T3 circuit bandwidth utilization using Solarwinds NPM and WhatsUpGold

Worked with Help Desk technicians to fix network connectivity issues

Deployed switch/port security using Cisco ACS/NAC appliances

Documented all network designs and changes using Visio.

Utilized change management processes to complete projects and tasks in a timely mannor

Successfully completed a Cisco Pix to Cisco ASA conversion using route metrics to slowly move 4 vendors from old PIX to new ASA

Worked with SysAdmins to help in the deployment of a new SAN and virtual envornment

Washington Township Public Schools, Sewell, NJ Jun 13 – September 14

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Implemented and configured 382 Meraki MR16 and MR24 802.11abgn APs using the MCC for wireless deployment.

Designed and configured new 10-GbE network infrastructure using Cisco 4506, 4507, and 4510 chassis as well as 3750 stacks and Nexus 5548 switches with Fabric Extenders.

Created vPC links from Nexus 5548 core to 4500 chassis.

Administered and configured 2 ASA 5525 firewalls in HA.

Designed and deployed MSTP topology.

Designed and configured 7 Cisco ISE servers in deployment mode for 802.1x wired and wireless implementation.

Configured numerous ACLs and Layer 7 firewall rules for traffic shaping and network isolation.

Administered and configured F5 load balancer.

Responsible for all DNS internal and external records.

Created redundant links and routes to all building locations using vPC

In depth experience with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with access control systems as well as automated HVAC systems

Documented all network changes, design ideas, and maintenance planning using Solarwinds for alerting and Visio for design drawings.

Communicated with end users and peers and explained in “plain English” the issues and how to resolve them

Experience with OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover. Used this for creating redundant routes for failover and high availability

Experience with “helpdesk” related issues, customer service, and diagnostic (local and remote) testing

Supported Video Conferencing equipment. Configured Polycom Encoders

Supported several applications and network planning.

Configured BGP and provided multiple ISP Pipes to premises

Supported users in a transportation environment using specific transportation software to help track and route buses

Improved network infrastructure and improved availability and prevented downtime.

Evaluated new hardware and software platforms using a testing environment separate from the production environment

Monitored and configured all network switches and devices using Solarwinds NPM, NTA, and NCM software.

Created Cluster environment for Solarwinds NPM high availability.

Helped implement backup battery solutions using APC battery arrays.

Monitored all firewall logs for suspicious activity.

Administered and configured Websense Web filter to maintain CIPA compliance as well as a 4 server Smoothwall cluster with 2 load balancers.

Implemented isolated Guest wireless self-registration network using Cisco ISE.

Configured DMZ for internet facing servers.

Created internal root CA and issued out signed certs for SSL enabled sites and services(PKI Infrastrusture).

Restructured vlans for more efficient use as well as redesigned IP subnets. Configured several Cisco switches as well as IP peripheral devices.

Created out of band management network for ISE and Solarwinds servers for remote troubleshooting.

Deployed MDM solutions to multiple mobile devices including ipads and smartphones

Planned disaster recovery and redundancy for VoIP and TDM telecom networks. Transitioned a TDM Difinity phone system to an Avaya VoIP solution

Experience with Comcast Metro Ethernet EDI circuits. Responsible for the switchover from Comcast Metro Ethernet to Xtel Internet Services.

Created and deployed scripts to automate network config changes and updates using Solarwinds NCM

Evesham Township School District Marlton, NJ Jul 08 - Jun 13

Network Engineer/Technician

Responsibilities:

Performed dual roles as Network Engineer as well as Computer Technician for 2 elementary schools

Took a class B flat network and re-designed it into 11 segmented networks.

Planned disaster recovery and redundancy for TDM telecom networks

Restructured vlans for more efficient use as well as redesigned IP subnets. Configured several Cisco switches as well as IP peripheral devices

In depth experience with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with access control systems as well as automated HVAC systems

Documented all network changes, design ideas, and maintenance planning using Solarwinds for alerting and Visio for design drawings.

Communicated with end users and peers and explained in “plain English” the issues and how to resolve them

Experience with OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover. Used this for creating redundant routes for failover and high availability

Experience with “helpdesk” related issues, customer service, and diagnostic (local and remote) testing

Supported several applications and network planning.

Supported users in a transportation environment using specific transportation software to help track and route buses

Improved network infrastructure and improved availability and prevented downtime.

Evaluated new hardware and software platforms using a testing environment separate from the production Environment.

Implemented and configured 150 Meru 302 and 320 802.11abgn APs using multiple MC3200 and MC4200 controllers for N+1 redundancy

Supported Video Conferencing equipment/encoders

Implemented several redundant technologies including LACP and RSTP to allow fast convergence of failed hardware.

Organized all MDF/IDF closets.

Designed a SAN network using iSCSI.

Implemented an 802.1x RADIUS server to allow proper authentication and security between vlans.

Implemented a PVLAN for isolation of foreign workstations.

Supported all staff and students at 2 assigned schools.

Tracked and Completed work orders using Track-It! Work Order software.

Created and deployed scripts to automate network config changes and updates using Solarwinds NCM

Implemented WOL across vlans using directed broadcasts with ACLs for security.

Used SpecOps Software for WOL/AD management.

Experience with Comcast Metro Ethernet Services

Xpress Electronics, Vineland, NJ Feb 08 - Jul 08

PC/Network Technician

Responsibilities:

Helped plan and build custom servers and workstations in accordance to customer specs.

Administered customer’s networks remotely saving customers a 10

percent average instead of going out on site.

Upgraded several networks to newer, faster speeds as well as using the newest technologies to improve performance.

Troubleshooted/repaired “walk-in” computer problems.

Consulted with company managers in order to implement the most cost effective and efficient solutions.

On-site/off-site repair.

In depth experience with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with access control systems as well as automated HVAC systems

Documented all network changes, design ideas, and maintenance planning using Visio for design drawings.

Communicated with end users and peers and explained in “plain English” the issues and how to resolve them

Experience with “helpdesk” related issues, customer service, and diagnostic (local and remote) testing

Supported several applications and network planning

Experience with OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover. Used this for creating redundant routes for failover and high availability

Implemented and configured multiple 802.11 APs

Evaluated new hardware and software platforms using a testing environment separate from the production environment

Giordano’s Recycling, Vineland, NJ Sep 06 - Aug 08

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

Segmented Gigabit Network Backbone by installing a managed VLAN switch and creating 3 VLANs for management, internal office access, and SAN.

Saved the company $10,000 by custom building servers and implementing new Active Directory structure.

Managed all internal and external networks including a DMZ and VPN perimeter network for Remote Access.

Responsible for administering Active Directory Schema as well as replicating all roaming profiles, user home directories, and CRM databases by implementing a Distributed File System across a SAN.

Assisted in video surveillance recovery.

Helped plan and designed satellite office voice and data network.

In depth experience with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with access control systems as well as automated HVAC systems

Documented all network changes, design ideas, and maintenance planning using Visio for design drawings.

Communicated with end users and peers and explained in “plain English” the issues and how to resolve them

Experience with “helpdesk” related issues, customer service, and diagnostic (local and remote) testing

Supported several applications and network planning

Experience with OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover. Used this for creating redundant routes for failover and high availability

Planned disaster recovery and redundancy for TDM telecom networks

Restructured vlans for more efficient use as well as redesigned IP subnets. Configured several Cisco switches as well as IP peripheral devices

Implemented and configured multiple 802.11 APs

Supported transportation software which helped manage, track and route plan trucks on the road

Evaluated new hardware and software platforms using a testing environment separate from the production environment

Self Employed, Vineland, NJ Sep 03 - Aug 06

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

Custom built gaming machines, office workstations, and many types of servers including rack-mount.

Designed and installed various SOHO and medium sized networks.

Maintained all customer information databases and internal network services including DNS forward and reverse look-ups, DHCP configurations, server hardware/software, SAN data network, and VoIP network.

Performed consultation, data backup, OS upgrades, hardware upgrades, RAID installations, printer troubleshooting, CAT5 and fiber network wiring, and phone system installations.

Remotely administered customer’s equipment saving them at least an average of 5 hrs of onsite labor.

In depth experience with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with access control systems as well as automated HVAC systems

Documented all network changes, design ideas, and maintenance planning using Visio for design drawings.

Communicated with end users and peers and explained in “plain English” the issues and how to resolve them

Experience with “helpdesk” related issues, customer service, and diagnostic (local and remote) testing

Supported several applications and network planning

Experience with OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover. Used this for creating redundant routes for failover and high availability

Planned disaster recovery and redundancy for TDM telecom networks

Restructured vlans for more efficient use as well as redesigned IP subnets. Configured several Cisco switches as well as IP peripheral devices

Implemented and configured multiple 802.11 APs

Evaluated new hardware and software platforms using a testing environment separate from the production environment

Implemented and configured multiple 802.11 APs

Vineland Board of Education Vineland, NJ 1998 - 2003

PC/Network Technician

Responsibilities:

Troubleshooted and repaired hardware/software related computer problems including, but not limited to, NIC failures, disk drive errors, O.S. boot problems, registry errors, username/password resets, printing problems, and performed miscellaneous software/hardware upgrades using RIS and Symantec Ghost.

Designed and implemented Ethernet extended star 100 Mbps student network.

Maintained and also troubleshooted single-mode fiber-fed ATM-based backbone.

Performed extensive VLAN configurations in order to segment network traffic and separate collision domains and broadcast domains.

Maintained Active Directory and NDS databases while also managing roaming profiles, user accounts, and data integrity.

Remotely updated software using AD Schema to push service packs and other updates.

Installed and configured Lucent IP-Based phone system.

In depth experience with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with access control systems as well as automated HVAC systems

Documented all network changes, design ideas, and maintenance planning using Visio for design drawings.

Communicated with end users and peers and explained in “plain English” the issues and how to resolve them

Experience with “helpdesk” related issues, customer service, and diagnostic (local and remote) testing

Supported several applications and network planning

Experience with OSPF, and VRRP for next hop failover. Used this for creating redundant routes for failover and high availability

Planned disaster recovery and redundancy for TDM telecom networks

Restructured vlans for more efficient use as well as redesigned IP subnets. Configured several Cisco switches as well as IP peripheral devices

Implemented and configured multiple 802.11 APs

Evaluated new hardware and software platforms using a testing environment separate from the production environment

Implemented and configured multiple 802.11 APs

.

Available for Relocation & Travel

Contact this candidate