Jesse Cunningham

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Charlottesville, VA 22901

Home: 434-***-****

Cell: 757-***-****

Email: acrum0@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Twenty Five plus years of experience as a results oriented IT professional in Networks with extensive technical and management experience.

Education / Certifications / Training

Education

Associate of Arts in Computer Studies, University of Maryland, 5/2005

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, Minor in Homeland Security, Strayer University,12/2010

Certifications

Security+, COMP001004883906, Jul 2013

ITIL V3 Foundation, Jul 2012

Brocade Certified Network Engineer (BCNE) 1/2011

Brocade Certified Network Professional (BCNP) 9/2015 expected test date

Other Training

Managing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Environment

Implementing and Managing Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure and Directory Services

Implementing and Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Networking Training Certificates

Windows NT Administration, Intro and Advanced Cisco Routers

Network Services and Networking Host

Information Digital Network Exchange Systems

Unix administration and Unix Advanced (Solaris 9.0)

McAfee Intranet Defense – Group Shield and Web shield

Extreme Security

Cisco CCNA Boot camp

Cisco ASA 5000 series Firewalls

Radius

Cisco Nexus 2,5,&7k

F5 Load Balancers 1600&8900 series (LTM)

COMSEC Cryptographic (CCI) KG-175A’s&D’S Taclanes, KG-245, KG-340’s

Brocade, Cisco, Extreme platform Routers and Switches

Wan Integrators

Riverbed

Relevant Experience

Principal Network Engineer January 2015 to Current

Headquarters Information Data Center, - Warrenton, Va

Provide engineering support to HQIS Data Center for connectivity and infrastructure implementations

Manage and maintain Cisco Firewalls, F5 (LTM) Load balancers, Routers, Switches and Nexus platforms.

Communications Network Engineer August 2005 to January 2015

National Ground Intelligence Center, Rivanna Station – Charlottesville, VA

Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.

Installed, configured, upgraded and coordinated network connectivity for Cisco F5 Big IP(LTM) Load Balancers along with Virtual Server re-alignment connectivity via F5’s

Rack installed and configuration of Blue Coat connectivity establishing Internet Proxy Server connectivity

Performed Web security activities and participated in security planning for all networks which also consisted of installing, configuring and implementing Intrusion Detection Security (IDS) and Intrusion Protection Security (IPS) on each network layer

Troubleshot and resolved Web application issues escalated from customer support and other departments with a 100% success rate.

Provided daily support as needed to ensure company staff had necessary and effective monitoring tools to perform tasks efficiently.

Worked with clients to analyze computing and network needs and installed appropriate solutions within the organization's budget.

Ensured network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.

Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first level troubleshooting of processes to assist help desk staff.

Administered in-house and telecommuters phone system network, Internet, e-mail and web site connectivity.

Implemented company policies, technical procedures and for preserving the integrity and security of data, recommended network security standards, as required

Designed, documented and executed appropriate maintenance procedures including system upgrades, patch management and network system backups.

Practiced network asset management by maintaining network component inventory, related documentation and technical specifications.

Monitored network performance and provided network performance reports for both real-time and historical measurements.

Developed and maintained accurate network documentation and Visio diagrams to provide management with proper understanding of organizational needs.

Provided guidance and training to junior members of IT team regarding network security and troubleshooting of data circuits.

Managed Cisco ASA firewalls, network and server monitoring both on-site and off.

Provide support, connectivity, configurations in support of Virtualizations (VMware Hosts) utilizing Cisco Nexus 5 and 2k (Fabric Extender) solutions

Engineering support for in excess of 5000 plus customers utilizing 3 separate Network Classifications via hybrid vendor solutions.

Comsec Custodian on secure Cryptographic equipment utilized for secure communications. Configured, installed, patched and set up network connectivity for various devices.

Preserved. Managed on-site spare equipment, parts for redundancy connectivity in case of loss of primary assets reducing chances of unscheduled outages/downtime.

Downloaded, maintained and documented Vendor software updates, upgrades and patches for vendor specific Routers, Firewalls and Switches.

United States Navy, March 1990 to August 2005

LAN and WAN Network Manager/System Administrator July 2002 to August 2005

●Directed Automated Information Systems Team including 8 personnel supporting critical computer requirements and ongoing operations.

●Managed daily operations in network comprised of 70 offices and 300 clients.

●Implemented and directed upgrades and policies of 225 workstations, 9 servers, and 23 Internet workstations from antiquated Windows NT4.0 to more robust Windows 2000 platform, resulting in 100% user output production for faster data processing on network.

●Managed and Coordinated all network security and anti-virus policies.

●Installed anti-virus protection and automated routing nightly scanning; proactively monitored virus bulletins and alerts; regularly downloaded and installed latest virus signatures protection to all servers and workstations.

●Trained and mentored individuals of diverse backgrounds about technical and scientific programs

Designed and implemented new server standards for core business services.

Communications Network LAN/WAN Manager July 1999 to July 2002

Planned and managed 28 network upgrades affecting 1,500+ personnel, enabling 98% availability of both LANs and WANs.

Led installation of 57 wide area circuits, which resulted in redundancy and increased overall bandwidth

Supervised 12 military and 3 contract personnel supporting data systems and technical support networks capabilities by more than 100%.

Planned and organized installation of Gigabit Ethernet network backbone which facilitated transition between infrastructures and saved $50K in administrative costs and $35K in installation costs.

Improved network stability, bandwidth capacity and cost effectiveness via transition of systems and workstations to new infrastructure.

Directed and managed division COMSEC (Communications Security) account.

Praised by European inspectors for improvements in implementation procedures.

Installed and configured various Cisco routers, including.

Leading Communications Control Manager May 1997 to June 1999

Supervised 13 military personnel on communications action plans and accountability.

Implemented and managed troubleshooting of various voice, satellite and data circuits.

Composed 50 communications connectivity plans of action while maintaining 99% reliability on 200 voice and 125 data circuits.

Maintained shipboard Info Security database security systems for 400 user/clients.

Allocated various shipboard equipment for communications support of Hf, Satcom, UHF & VHF support.

Equipment consisted of WSC-3' *WSC'5, Demand Access Multiple Access (DAMA).

Defense Information Systems Agency Coordinator May 1994 to April 1997

Oversaw operations and patching of 740 + Defense Information Systems Agency tactical-links, trunks and circuits.

Maintained all telecommunications upgrades of various links, trunks while providing quarterly site surveys of customer sites ensuring paramount communications connectivity in accordance with Disa Circular 310-70-1/310-130-1 as specified in the Disn Network.

Prepared numerous Request For Services (RFS s) for ongoing connectivity request while coordinating with vendors to ensure required communications layout was in accordance with specified Telecommunications Orders (TSO S).

Directed numerous link, circuit and trunk cutovers, and telecommunications reconfigurations on specified projects, while coordinating with involved Technical Control Facilities, nodes sites and switching centers.

Managed computerized databases of circuit records and logs of all active and pending circuits, links and trunks.

Technical Control Communications System Manager March 1990 to March 1994

Selected to supervise 9-person team during availability period.

Qualified as Sectional Manager in 1 year, when it normally takes 2 years to qualify.

Achieved honor as Defense Information Systems Agency s 1991 Facility of the Year Award for transmission IV media.

Directed operations and patching of 540+ Defense Information Systems Agency tactical-links, trunks and circuits.

Security Clearance Information

Clearance: TOP SECRET/SCI

Polygraph: CI

Special Access: SI/TK/G/HCS, NATO Secret

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