TIMOTHY F. LAWSON

**** ********* *****

Johns Creek, GA 30097

(205) 249–4739

acxgou@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a network engineer within a stable organization where career advancement is encouraged.

Skills Profile

Accomplished network engineer with a history of progressively responsible positions.

Possess strong technical and analytical skills

Efficiently troubleshoot, provide technical support, accurately maintains documentation of network designs.

Advanced level of dedication to consistently providing high quality, superior service.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; works well independently and collaboratively.

Cisco Hardware: Network Tools and Hardware: Connections Experience:

Cisco switches

Cisco RSA

Cisco ASA

Cisco wireless

Cisco VPN

Cisco VOIP

Cisco Nexus switches

Cisco FWSM

Cisco ACI

AVI Networks

F5

Statseeker

Solarwinds

Zenoss

Splunk

Netscaler

Dell Force10

LogLogic

Metro E

LAN and WAN

Ethernet

Fiber

Cliqr

VXLAN

Data Center

MPLS

BGP

Employment History

AVG Technologies, Atlanta, GA Network Engineer- Remote, 2015 – Present

Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the network infrastructure systems that support the core functions of the organization.

Monitoring, maintaining, and supporting all of the hardware and software that comprise the network infrastructure.

Worked with other network engineers to deploy the Cisco ACI fabric.

Perform hardware duties in the data center, such as, racking and stacking Cisco 9K switches.

Responsible for monitoring and configuration of all hardware.

Updated documentation, labeled all Ethernet and fiber connections.

Developed a plan and upgraded code on the Cisco ASA 5585 and the Cisco ASA 5540.

Coordinated with the movement of VM migration from the legacy network to the new network in the data center.

Occasional clearing of the endpoints on the Cisco 9K leaf switches to resolve learning issues due to bugs.

Creating cnames or other records in the F5 GTM.

Troubleshooting some VPN issues with Cisco anyconnect.

Continued to learn new technologies including AVI Network virtual load balancer and Cliqr.

Decommissioning of network gear.

Maintained after hours network on call duties.

Fiserv, Atlanta, GA Network Engineer, 2014 – 2015

Participated in technology decisions along with Senior Engineers as they relate to the overall network architecture and associated technologies.

Configured Cisco 2900, 1900 and 1800 routers.

Worked with other teams such as system architects, system administrators and hardware support groups.

Responsible for making solid design recommendations on subjects that include redundancy, diversity and failover technologies.

Deployment of Cisco hardware and establishing test criteria and validating the technology or product.

Performed necessary troubleshooting, diagnostic, and evaluation.

Coordinated testing, deployment as well as training operations personnel as part of a turn-over.

Updated Visio drawings, spreadsheets and other documentation.

Performed after hours work and during our established Sunday morning maintenance window.

Some occasional network monitoring in the Check Point firewall.

Assist multiple MPLS connections turn ups, and network architectures for hundreds of remote client locations.

UAB Health System, Birmingham, AL Network Engineer - Enterprise, 2012 – 2014

Responsible for the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links for hospital with 1,121 beds.

Efficiently configure Cisco 2900 routers and 3500, 3750, 4500, 5000, 5K, 7K, 6500 switches.

Assist project coordinators and technical staff with specific issues/projects/systems.

Project manage network related work and projects.

Deployment of upgrades Cisco end of service hardware.

Performs necessary troubleshooting, diagnostic, and evaluation.

Coordinates/performs network additions and change tasks such as hardware installs and network infrastructure changes.

Ensures compliance with data security policies and procedures relative to all network systems.

Create and maintain overall network designs and documents and IP schemes.

Collaborates Work closely with Server Administrators to insure secure connectivity to all servers.

Manage multiple Metro Ethernet bandwidth connections, and network architectures for remote clinics.

Assist Telecom Team in preparation and execution of the overall VOIP hardware installation.

Support Administrator II, 2008 - 2012

Provided various levels of networking daytime support with limited supervision.

Worked with management, project coordinators, and end users across various projects and technical aspects of projects.

Maintained and updated the network database documentation, network troubleshooting, installation and configuration of Cisco access switches.

Performed port and IP address assignments, diagnosed and resolved network issues. Resolved numerous Cisco wireless and VPN connection issues.

Successfully performed RSA token resets.

Diagnosed and troubleshoot Ethernet connections issues between end devices.

Data Communication Tech II, 2006 - 2008

Administrator for the CA Support Bridge Remote application.

Provided desktop support to resolve email, Novell logins, Cisco VPN, Citrix, Cerner.

Deployed desktops, printers and laptops.

Installed various software applications to the desktops and laptops.

Accurately resolved desktop application and network connection issues. Implemented new HP hardware, maintained updated trouble tickets and submitted service request for new service.

Assisted with the implementation of new software and major application upgrades.

Collaborated with Network, Server and System Administrators to address overlapping issues.

Tracked and managed hardware in asset inventory.

UAB Health Service Foundation, Birmingham, AL Help Desk Analyst, 2002 - 2006

Provided support and troubleshooting to end users on a variety of technical issues, .

Assisted end users with GroupWise email Novell logins, Cisco VPN, Citrix, Cerner and RSA token resets.

Performed network troubleshooting for connectivity.

Redirected network printers, printer capture, mapping network drives, file backups.

Added disk space to network drives, maintained trouble tickets with over 95% accuracy, submitted service request for services and resetting HP printers.

Assured continuity of the computer system for all system users.

Eagerly worked flexible shifts, as assigned by supervisor and/or as needed.

Education

Miles College, Birmingham, AL

Biology, 1996

Microsoft Certified Professional.

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