Network Engineer Cisco

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Information Technology Graduated: May 2019

Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT

Network Engineer June 2019–Present

Assume full responsibility in monitoring and tracking network usage to prevent problems as well as levels of switch and circuit utilization while adjusting availability or control usage accordingly

Strictly adhere to industry standards and conduct daily, weekly, and monthly routine checks with switches, transmission equipment, power supplies, temperature control systems, fire suppression systems, emergency generators, circuits, and miscellaneous equipment

Handle network infrastructure and hardware installation of new and renovated campus construction projects

Experienced in Visio and other mapping utilities to create network documentation

Upgraded 200 access points within one year as well as 25 IDF closets to the current standard of Catalyst 9300 switches

Proficient in wireless design, deployment, and wireless surveys using Ekahau

Worked in various types of cisco switches from Catalyst 2900 to 9500 series

Managed core distribution switches such as Catalyst 6500 series

Proficient in RF interference as well as setup and usage of Cisco Prime infrastructure and Cisco DNA-C

Installed, migrated, and placed into production Cisco DNA Center and Cisco WLC-9800

Proficient in wireless intrusion prevention hardware such as Cisco Mobility Service Engine (MSE) to see rogue access points, MAC spoofing, or malicious clients

Administer Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) to create and secure new guest wireless network, BYOD wireless network, TACACS+ AAA server, dot11x wireless authentication, as well as create group policy and integrate active directory for further security of user accounts

Worked alongside security team to strengthen networking policy

Communicate with internet service provider (ISPs) for the support and deployment of DSL and cable internet at offsite locations for purposes of HA and DR/BCP (Business Continuity Planning)

Notable Accomplishments

Implemented best practices, standards and procedures regarding installation and deploying access layer switch hardware

Provided support and managed the network infrastructure of more than 12,500 devices including, 8000 hard-wired ports and 1500 wireless 802.11n/ac Access Points;

Remote campus locations including Bridgeport, Trumbull, Milford, and Stamford

Network Engineer Intern January 2019–June 2019

Execute configuration of Cisco switches and Cisco access points in wireless local area network (WLAN) controller, while upgrading Cisco switch software

Responsible for first level support of LAN/WAN infrastructure

Assist engineers with maintenance, deployment, monitoring of network

Define network test plans and review results

Create and deploy preventative maintenance and refresh schedule

Identify and develop solutions based on industry standards to propose upgrades

Network Technician April 2018–January 2019

Provide hands-on assistance to help desk and call center personnel to troubleshoot data network infrastructure, as well as to senior network engineer to diagnose and repair layer two issues

Conduct monitoring and scheduling of tickets for employees and students

Take charge of managing layer one such as patching cables, punching down jacks, and mounting access points and equipment on racks

Assume accountability in maintaining inventory to identify the number of cables

Perform cleaning and organization of data closets to ensure no equipment are damaged

Create category 5 cables with accurate measurement, such as 40-50 ft

Determine access points by certain room number or location to diagnose connection error to the AP

Effectively utilized Cisco products and Cisco prime, as well as Cisco Catalyst C3850x, Cisco Catalyst 3750x, Cisco 3700I AP, Cisco 3800I AP, and Cisco VoIP phones

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