PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A multi-talented engineering leader and Air Force veteran with a forward-thinking mindset, industrious approach and 20+ years of experience in engineering; specializing in working organization-wide to offer insightful technical expertise.

Shrewd and pragmatic manager with strong planning, implementation, sustainment, and troubleshooting skills, understanding clients’ needs while providing technical and customer-based solutions at all levels utilizing best practices with latest technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

23+ successful years of network/server system integration and administration for the United States Department of Defense

Has maintained an active US TOP Secret Security Clearance since 2021

Microsoft Certified System Administrator and Professional

Instrumental in the design, implementation and certification of the first 802.11 network in the USAF

A distinguished Domain Administrator and USAF Thunderbirds IT Advisor

Key developer of mobile systems and high-risk environment locations

Reliable responder/troubleshooter to all tasks and outages local and afar

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wynn Resorts Las Vegas 10/2021-09/2022

Senior Network Engineer

Key accomplishments:

Managed infrastructure for global systems across several properties

Upgraded aging Avaya infrastructure with new Extreme equipment and migrated configuration for seamless implementation of over 800 devices and 300 gaming floor support switches.

Maintained Palo Alto Firewalls for production, staging and development environments.

Performed needed software upgrades facilitating a “0” downtime system stability for live company financial requirements

Upgraded to Aruba Wireless network from aged-out Avaya wireless devices, enhancing customer experience and inhouse production for mobile systems.

Developed convention systems to deploy for customer support as needed for 5-Star experience for all convention staff and attendees.

Developed Wireless coverage for PGA rated Golf Course for full integration of technology for guests and staff across 2 square mile resort course and clubhouse.

Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS) 08/2020-10/2021

Senior Network Engineer

Key accomplishments:

Managed emergency communications network for Department of Energy sites worldwide

Upgraded Routed and switched network infrastructure components and software to maintain robust reliability for all contingent responses for national security missions.

Maintained Satellite equipment and connectivity supporting COM-OUT requirements and remote site missions in several theaters worldwide.

Ensured connectivity and reliability for numerous black projects and systems. Nondisclosure precludes defining anything further.

The D Gaming – Las Vegas, NV

Senior Network Engineer 05/2020-07/2020

Key Accomplishments:

Managed Fortinet and Cisco Firewall, Darktrace security appliance, and recommended implementation of F5 load balancers to support the increased data requests from the new property and existing casino infrastructure

Designed and tested the deployment of Aruba Captive Portal for 3 properties enabling revenue generation via bandwidth classes for hotel guests. Ensuring equal throughput for guest experience of data consumption.

Updated network software code enterprise-wide for all systems, and switches for both theD and GoldenGate properties. Executing and testing a deployment plan that ensured minimal downtime, system integration while maintaining system security. Standardizing configuration designs across 3 properties where there simply wasn’t one.

Implemented new network cores and migrated to OSPF for faster data transmission.

Redesigned spanning-tree architecture to limit topology changes previously experienced with data drops and loss of signal in AV deployments.

Instrumental in the design review and implementation of multiple systems for new resort Circa Las Vegas. Ensuring design and configuration for wireless coverage system to support the company’s first-ever multi-level stadium style seating of an outdoor pool Stadium venue, 3 story sports book and 44 floors consisting of 777 rooms and suites with total WIFI coverage.

Penn National Gaming – Las Vegas, NV

Senior Network Engineer 10/2019-05/2020

Key Accomplishments:

Designed and tested the deployment of Major Aruba 8.4 software code including the complete wipe and reload of enterprise-wide systems, executing and testing a deployment plan that ensured minimal downtime and maintained system security.

Maintained best-in-class system security by upgrading and monitoring Juniper and Cisco firewalls with a new system design at 15 concurrently operating properties—installing 45 new wide area network (WAN) devices and enhancing network connectivity to vital systems and gaming platforms.

Installed Citrix NetScaler load balancer to enhance security of remote connections

Instrumental in the design and administration of multiple systems including a floor spy across 11 properties and the construction of an outdoor pool venue wireless coverage system to support the company’s first-ever Fortune 500 event hosting over 9,000 people.

Pinnacle Entertainment – Las Vegas, NV

Senior Network Engineer 8/2015-10/2019

Key Accomplishments:

Realigned IP space in 6 casinos to allow for new casino acquisition of its own IP realm, avoiding a massive restructure of the network infrastructure.

Decommissioned antiquated servers and storage array to improve the organization’s electrical consumption by 50%.

Upgraded 13 casino property network Juniper firewalls, standardizing network design and ensuring network security to audit the traffic of inbound and outbound information.

Managed dual F5 load balancers and A10 load balancers for increased web traffic from external sources to internal web hosting sites

Led the team in company-wide PCI compliance initiatives across 13 concurrently running properties.

Architected, accredited, and installed the first Nevada gaming-approved wireless connectivity to slot floor.

General Dynamics Information Technology – Oklahoma City, OK

Senior Network Engineer 11/2013-5/2015

Key Accomplishments:

Served as the lead architect/engineer for 88 Air National Guard bases, along with the USAF network uplift—replacing all end of life equipment with current technology and a 5-year lifespan.

Facilitated a system-wide Cisco upgrade within the Nellis Airforce Base in Nevada.

Ensured seamless integration of tandem networks, providing total system uptime during transition of 800+ switch installations and resetting the EIGRP network to a new OSPF design.

Redesigned 2 USAF Reserve Bases with new Cisco infrastructures, a new fiber plant, and the replacement of 300+ new switches, increasing network speeds to 10 Gig.

Spearheaded a migration plan to a new secure operating system and replacements for end-of-life equipment at 33 additional locations.

Managed assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives, maintaining fiscal budgets required deadlines.

Established and supervised 5 teams to install new systems, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

TEKSystems – Oklahoma City, OK

Senior Systems Engineer 3/2013-11/2013

Key Accomplishments:

Served as the lead architect/engineer for 88 Air National Guard Aruba and facilitated the upgrade to the current platform.

Led and directed 25+ team members and employees, providing integration of new systems within existing infrastructure with limited down time and replacement of equipment at 88 locations as necessary.

Recognized for implementing cost-efficient and fieldable solutions, keeping contract costs and project budgets within established company parameters.

Telos Corporation – Ashburn, VA

Senior Systems Engineer 1/2010-3/2013

Key Accomplishments:

Specialized as the lead architect and engineer for specific networking projects and implementations, providing pragmatic and cost-effective solutions and supervising the work of 10 team members to maintain systems efficiency.

Designed, executed and configured a complex switching environment for an enterprise system, and domain/server environments for the system to support multi-campus scenarios supporting future growth and sustainability.

Scheduled the routine conversion of updated operating systems and replacement of hardware at 75+ locations.

Telos Corporation – Ashburn, VA

Senior Wireless Systems Administrator 1/2002-3/2010

Key Accomplishments:

Managed system and user support for all customers in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, California, Oregon and Washington.

Primarily responsible for monitoring network and systems performance, eliminating impact to flight operations and backing up and restoring operations for disaster preparedness operations.

Skillfully and efficiently installed, configured and supported wireless devices and network components for multiple departments—providing zero security vulnerabilities during headquarters’ Air Force cyber-readiness inspection.

USMC/USAF – Nellis AFB Las Vegas, NV 1979-2002

Retired Master Sergeant and Functional System Administrator

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

VMWare: ESXi, vCenter, vRealize Operations, Update Manager, DRS/HA, SAN Integration, Log Insight

Microsoft Products: SCCM (Current Branch), WSUS, Storage Spaces,b Active Directory, Office365, Skype for Business (Teams), Exchange, Fail-Over Clustering, IIS, Network Load Balancer, admin Center, Visio

Domain-Related Services: LDAP(S), DNS, DHCP, Sites and Services, AD Connect, ADFS, Azure AD, SSO, ADUC, Certificate Authority, Group Policy

Remote Connection, Communication, File Transfer and Ticketing: RDP, SSH, FTP(S), SFTP, PowerShell Remoting, SCP, DameWare, VNC, SMB (1-3), iSCSI, FC, NFS, nMAP, Track-It, EasyVista

Network: Cisco ios, Cisco NXos, Junos, Aruba os, Extreme os, HP os, Brocade os, Network Packet detection (Wireshark, and others…)

CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAINING

EDUCATION

Community College of Southern Nevada

Computer Science Coursework

NETWORK ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

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STEVEN

CARLSON

SKILLS

Troubleshooting, Analytics, Interpersonal Communication, Team Building, Technical Writing, Documentation, Team Building, Digital Communication, Data Mining, Data Consolidation, Scripting Language, Encryption, Networking, Service Level Agreements (SLA)

Data Centers, Technology, Analysis, Project Planning, Communication, Organized Leadership, Time Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Quantitative and Qualitative Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service

EXPERTISE

Strategic Thinking and Planning, Problem Resolution, Compliance, Leadership, Information Security Software and Controls, Security Tools, Risk Management, Communication, Information Technology, Enterprise Architecture

Critical Thinking, Server Hardware, Operating Systems, Gaming Software, Data Protection, Monitoring & Alerting, Digital Automation and Virtualization, SolarWinds Monitoring, System Integration, PowerShell, APIs, Operational Processes

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CISCO ASA

A+ Hardware & Software

Network + / Security +

Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

Aruba Certified Mobility Administrator (ACMA)

Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)

Microsoft MCSA

Microsoft SQL System Administration

Microsoft Windows Desktops and Servers

CISCO Interconnect Network Devices (ICND)

CISCO Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)

CISCO VPN Servers

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