FERNANDO DUQUE
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
DoD Top Secret /SCI cleared Network Architect with 15+ years of design, implementation and support of large enterprise networks. Extensive knowledge of layer 2/layer 3 protocols. Performance, configuration, documentation, and security management. Outstanding leader with demonstrated management of large technical teams. Remote monitoring software suites, wireless deployments,.
Router / Switch
Design / Configuration
Diagrams / Documentation
DHCP
Wireless
VoIP
Cisco
Large-scale network deployments
Management / Leadership
Packet captures / Network Analyzers
Access Control
LAN / WAN
Monitoring - Solar Winds
Encryptors - Taclane
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network Architecture, Section Manager, U.S. Air Force, Langley, VA
September 2011 – Current
Leads 23 personnel ensuring combat readiness of communications and information systems supporting HQ ACC/ Langley AFB, and 30 additional tenant units with unclassified and classified data networks. Coordinates restoration actions with different private sector and DoD agencies and vendors maintaining 500 point to point WAN data circuits. Performes configuration, installation, repair and documentation of network information systems valued at $136M.
Leads the execution of a large-scale LAN and WAN network projects, to include
860 switches across 172 organizations, 195 buildings and 18,000 users
Troubleshoots advanced network layer 2 switch and layer 3 routing protocols to include VRRP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, GRE, BGP, SNMPv3, SSHv2, VRF, etc.
Designed standardized baseline configurations for infrastructure suite
Creates and deploys standard and extended access list to shape data traffic
Architects, cradle to grave, customized technical solutions for customer requirements
Creates GRE tunnels to implement point to point communications for enabling remote inclusion of geographically separated infrastructure, remote customers, or VPN capabilities
Leads design, engineering, installation, testing, troubleshooting and documentation of new network infrastructure projects or current suite additions, movement, or changes
Documents LAN / WAN diagrams: SolarWinds Topology mapper or Microsoft Visio
Utilize packet sniffers and analyzers for deep packet inspection
Designs VoIP architecture for cluster connection and deployment. Configures switches for inline power and VoIP capabilities
Monitors 324 KG-175A and KG175G Taclane encryptors remotely using GEMX software
Surveys, researches, evaluates and recommends new network equipment and technologies
Coordinates efforts to resolve cross-team issues and communicate changes to management
Trains and develops junior staff members, with hands on, classroom or one-on-one training
Maintains high competence technical levels on multi-vendor platforms, interprets and implements standard regulations, guidelines, and established procedures
Maintains IT user access, auditing and accounting with Cisco Access Control system (ACS)
Monitors local and remote LAN / WAN devices SolarWinds for 1100 routers and switches
Manages class B network in DHCP servers, allocates subnets to meet customer requirements
Maintains wireless documentation, and coverage maps
Utilizes Remedy and WOMS (work order management system) for ticket tracking
Network Technician, Assistant Section Manager, U.S. Air Force, Langley, VA
September 2009 – September 2011
Led 24 technicians in maintenance support and repair of IT systems supporting HQ ACC/ Langley AFB, and 30 additional tenant units. Managed fix actions to repair outages on network devices, voice over IP phones, printers, servers, wireless access points and end user devices.
Maintained serially controlled IT equipment account for $3.5 million account
Led team of 8 for National Security Agency mandated encryptor software upgrade
Network Technician, Supervisor, U.S. Air Force, Kessler, MS
September 2007 – September 2009
Installed, supported and operated USAF routers and switches. Managed configuration of access lists. Directed network actions for 145 servers and IT equipment on a medium metropolitan area network. Performed installation of digital subscriber lines to fiber deficient buildings.
Created fiber availability diagrams for installation. Labeled 2000 fiber interconnects
Authored $225K proposal for long haul Ethernet over copper solution. Provided Ethernet connectivity to 12 buildings, increasing transmission speeds 10 fold
Network Management, Supervisor, U.S. Air Force, MacDill, FL
September 2004 – September 2007
Performed site surveys, engineering and installations for LAN. Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting $2M in IT electronics and test equipment, to include 800 critical communications systems and WAN systems. Served administrator for all Cisco and Foundry routers, switches and hubs. Updated all IP continuity books, network maps and diagrams, and all assigned IP addresses. Advised team chief of all matters requiring immediate attention.
Trained 10 techs on 150 tasks, improving work center efficiency by 35%
Led IT equipment software upgrade team, upgraded 181 switches
Developed IP address plan. Created subnets and VLANs for over 8000 end devices
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Security – University of Maryland University College,
Adelphi, MD – 93 of 120 credits completed, anticipated graduation date 2017
Associate of Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology - Community College of the Air Force,
Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL, 2008
Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology - Community College of the Air
Force, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL, 2005
TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
CCNA Cert (EXP DATE: 08/15/2019) - # - CSCO13064967, Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA 2016
Security+ CE Cert (EXP DATE: 01/2018)– # COMP001007872096, CompTIA, Downers Grove, IL 2014
TEMPEST Fundamentals for System and Facility Design (Data Emission Security) - San Antonio, TX, 2010
Communications-Computer Systems Control Craftsman– Keesler AFB, MS, 2003
Fluent in Spanish Language - Certified by DOD Defense Language Proficiency Test - Level 3, 3