Engineer Engineering

Jay G. Perry

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LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-perry-292963116

Network Engineer & Administrator MIS & Network Manager

Accomplished and experienced IT professional with demonstrated success implementing strategic IT initiatives that improve business functionality with positive impacts to daily operations. Technology savvy self-starter, adept at moving into new environments and extrapolate from existing experience to quickly adapt to new technologies fluently. Possess first-rate communications and collaboration skills to lead and work in concert with diverse groups effectively.

Qualification Highlights

Information Technology

Multi-Platform Networking

Migrations/Upgrades

Systems Integration

IT Strategy Development

Network Security

Network Engineering

Systems Engineering

OS Security Engineering

Technical Expertise

Operating Systems:

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2003, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Solaris 10, Solaris 8, Red Hat Linux Enterprise, Legacy Windows, VMware ESXi

Hardware:

Cisco 1841/2601/3800/3900 Routers, Cisco 2960g/3750g switches, Cisco IPS 4200, Checkpoint 4000 Firewall/Nokia IP260 Appliance with CP R65/70/75 Firewall, Sectera and Taclane Inline Encryptors, Dell R series servers, HP Proliant series servers, Dell and Lenovo workstations and laptops, Dell NX3200 NAS, Dell Powervault tape drives, Raritan IP KVM systems, F5 Load Balancers (LTM).

Software:

Exchange 2007/2010, Office 2003/2007/2010, Windows Terminal Server, Wireshark, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 4.0/4.5, WSUS, Symantec BE Server 2015, Blackberry administration, Checkpoint R65/70/75, Splunk.

Networks/Protocols:

LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, SHCP, POP3, SMTP, FTP/SFTP, TELNET, ICMP, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Ethernet, Active Directory, site to site VPN, SSL VPN.

Professional Experience

L3 Communications, Comcept Division, Rockwall, TX

DoD Contractor providing Network Centric Targeting solutions to the Air Force

Network Engineer/ Administrator II/ Team Lead September 2008 to September2016

Held multifaceted responsibilities to design, configure, install and administer network infrastructure and classified systems that supported other engineering staff and customers. Established new IT policies, which defined acceptable use of IT assets within the company. Managed multiple lab environments each with sophisticated classified configurations and WAN connections. Designed and built Multiple

Jay G. Perry

Exchange environments between classified labs. Designed and built HBSS systems using McAfee’s ePolicy Orchestrator. Designed and Built large scale Active Directory Infrastructures and domains. Configured and maintained network infrastructure and WAN technologies. Carried out full installation of Cisco routers and cabling for routers, switches, firewalls, encryptors and IPS devices. Engineered security hardening procedures for Windows Server 2003/2008, XP, 7, Unix and Red Hat Linux OS’s.

Leader of the IA team covering three classified networks in two different labs.

Spearheaded the redesign and complete overhaul of the programs largest Systems Integration Lab.

Assisted the company’s IT department in implementing a new large scale server backup solution.

In a System’s Engineering capacity, designed and built a data fusion engine server utilizing Solaris 10 and proprietary software for the Network Analysis team

Participated in many live military missions providing network and systems engineering, support, and consultation.

Assisted the company’s IT department in Exchange server troubleshooting and consultation.

ADESA Inc., Indianapolis, IN

Automotive remarketing company. Provided Network Administration services to auctions and other branches across the Texas region.

Network Administrator November 2001 to September 2008

Performed in a network administration capacity for 5 auction facilities and 2 financial services branches spanning across the Texas region. Provided day to day support for network systems and various migrations. Provided solutions for outdated and unnecessary technology and established a baseline for other auction facilities across the U.S. Integrated a broad base of wireless solutions for the company’s satellite lots to conduct live auctions utilizing network resources.

Became a trendsetter and introduced new technology and procedures that helped the auctions run more efficiently and effectively which became a baseline for multiple auctions.

Successfully designed and built a mobile bus and wireless infrastructure for the company’s remote lots that did not have access to the network. This design also became a baseline for other auctions to use.

Collaborated with partners to integrate a solution to stream auction live across the internet. Also provided training to other auctions as we rolled out the technology.

Designed and built large scale DVR systems to provide arbitration support for the auction sales. A design that other auctions had adopted as well.

Manheim Auctions Inc., Dallas, TX

Automotive remarketing company. Provided day to day network and desktop support to 200+ employees.

Network Administrator/Desktop Technician April 2000 to September 2001

Performed network administration and desktop support for the Dallas auction facility. Assisted in the maintenance and daily operation of the companies IBM AS400 mainframe and the thin clients that connected to it. Worked to migrate antiquated IBM terminals to Dell thin clients. Assisted with the refresh of the companies AS400 mainframe.

Education

Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX June 2016 to Present

Degree in progress – Masters of Science in Technology Management

Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX May 2015 to May 2016

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cisco Networking

Graduated Magna Cum Laude Major GPA: 3.76/4.00

Collin College, Plano, TX June 2012 to May 2015

Associate of Applied Sciences in Cisco Networking Technologies

Graduated Magna Cum Laude Major GPA: 3.82/4.00

Global Knowledge, Dallas, TX – Exchange 2010 course September 2011

Certificate - MCTS

The Training Camp, San Francisco, CA – Solaris 10 Systems March 2010

Administration course

The Training Camp, Pennsylvania, PA – MCSE course January 2009

Certificate – MCSE:Security

Computer Learning Centers, Dallas, TX April 1999-June 2000

Diploma – Network Engineering and Management

Awards and Accomplishments

National Society of Leadership and Success

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist for Messaging 2010

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Advanced Cisco Systems

Active DoD Security Clearance - Secret/Top Secret/SCI

References

Available upon request

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