Network Engineer Data Center
Resume:
John Philip Scarcella
Sr. Network Engineer
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Day: 808-***-**** Eve: 808-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Achieved my CCNA R&S, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, Network+ and Cisco Data Center Specialist. I am currently working for Core4ce Solutions as a Sr. Network Engineer, for NIWIC which services all the Army, Navy Airforce, Marines and VA facilities. I service all the DHA Military Health System facilities. Transferred to Hawaii on the island of Oahu to stand up and maintain the Security suite for our CSSP team. Working remotely and on site for all bases including Pearl Harbor, Hickam AFB, Tripler Army Hospital, and all the clinics on the island. Stayed for 7 years before relocating back to Georgia.
Worked for 6 months on a government contract as a Network Engineer at the National Archives in College Park, MD and 10 years working as a full-time employee in the computer field, running the IT department at Shiloh Industries in Dickson, TN. Before Shiloh, owning and running my own business installing and servicing networks and Telecommunications for Businesses. For 19 years prior to the computer industry working in the Telecommunications field, installing and servicing Business Telephone Systems set the groundwork for my eventual career in the computer industry. Joining the USMC at age 18, to receive physical and mental training.
Experience
July 20 Sep 2024
Spinvi/Core4ce
Nov 14 July 20
ECS Tech
End client – SPAWAR– NIWIC – DHA CARE-
Setup and maintain government Cloud AWS
Sr. Network Engineer/Cloud
Work on implementation of the Government cloud environment, maintain and troubleshoot customer issues with firewall, wan and local connectivity issues in datacenters, gateways and MTF’s throughout the world.
Full Stack knowledge of IT infrastructure (applications, databases, operating systems, hypervisors, IP networks, storage networks, cloud platforms, backup networks and media.
Experience in Data Center and Enterprise Routing and Switching in a Enterprise workspace.
Configurations of Routers and network switches, troubleshooting firewall rules to include Cisco Nessus 2K, 5K, and 7K, ISR’s and ASR routers, Juniper routers and switches, Infoblox, Juniper SA-4000 VPN appliance, Ironport, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Firewalls.
Setup configurations of routers with VRF’s to include virtual routes for Amazon, Oracle and Azure in one router as different entities that are separated.
Setup and maintain Palo Alto firewalls directly and using Panorama to push firewall policies and setup templates.
Palo Alto (NextGen Firewalls) configuration by using layer 7 technology restricting or allowing URLs to allow policies without having to put every ip address as they may be dynamic also utilizing packet inspection to look deep inside packets.
Utilizing Splunk to seek out any firewall deny’s and allows for troubleshooting paths with the ability to troubleshoot large enterprise networks.
Knowledge of implementing and supporting multi-vendor complex Routing and Switching infrastructure.
Utilizing packet inspection and using Wireshark to determine Hello Client, Hello Server, 3-way handshakes, encryption and certificate exchange.
Systems include support of Network connectivity of all clinics, bases and hospitals for the military heath systems.
Working tier 3 support for direct customer support.
Setup and maintain government Cloud AWS GovCloud – EC2 – Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and Azure cloud.
Set up, configure, troubleshoot and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls utilizing Cisco commands like “show flow monitor” to determine routes and correct routing as to be symmetrical.
Implementing ACL’s when needed to allow or deny access to logins etc
Designing and implementing load balancing solutions F5 BigIP. Configuring the URL, SSL and Pools.
Working with all other technicians in troubleshooting and training.
Create documents and presentations utilizing Microsoft Viso and PowerPoint.
Working remotely using Microsoft teams, Remedy ticket system and now ServiceNow
Working with Pre-Production and Production systems to support software and hardware implementation with other team members.
Working with WAN and LAN products on standup, upgrades and Stig requirements
Performing hardware and software upgrades and configurations.
Working with the integration of Active Directory Services, DNS and Linux
Working knowledge of Microsoft technology stack and SQL Server database, including but not limited to high availability, disaster recovery, security, compliance and performance consideration.
SD-WAN is familiar with the concept of using vManage to route traffic to cheaper ISP connectivity instead of expensive MPLS.
Ability to provide both detailed information as well as summaries to management and IT groups.
Experience in helping deploy the following: Ansible, YAML, ARM template, Power Shell, Azure CLI, git/github, Azure DevOps CI/CD, SQL PaaS & Managed Instances, Azure Kubernetes Services, ASE, IaaS compute, network, and storage.
Experience providing network support, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting for a medium to large enterprise network environment
Hands-on experience with using, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure connecting to AWS Cloud Provider, including a deep understanding of and experience with:
Cloud Infrastructure (VNETs, subnets, Network Security Group, route tables, ACLs); authentication policies, DNS, cloud storage and domain management.
Previous Managed Service Provider (MSP) Experience.
Good understanding of industry compliance requirements, i.e., CIS, PCI, HIPPA, NIST, ISO, etc.
Splunk Dashboard and Reporting Experience.
Strong understanding of ITIL and change management
Multitasking and managing priorities
Interacting with senior leadership and client contacts
Always learning and implementing new technologies
Skills: Cisco Firewall Security · IDS · Internet Security · Linux Firewalls · Network Troubleshooting · Subnetting · Storage Virtualization · Microsoft Office · Information Security · Data Center Architecture · Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) · Remote Infrastructure Management · IT Infrastructure Design · STIG · Cloud Infrastructure Security· Firewalls · Traffic Analysis · 802.11n · Network Design · IT Infrastructure Management · Infrastructure Management · Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) · IPS ·Zero Trust- Network Engineering · security best practices - Data Center Infrastructure · SIPRNET · Troubleshooting · Networking · Cybersecurity · Communication · Cisco Systems Products · Storage Area Network (SAN) · Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) · Security · Network Infrastructure Architecture · Data Center Management · Infrastructure · Network Security · Threat & Vulnerability Management · IT Infrastructure Operations · Access Lists · Data Centers · Network Administration · NIPR · Computer Networking · EIGRP · Visio · Computer Network Operations · F5 BigIP · Wide Area Network (WAN) · Telecommunications Engineering · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Data Center Virtualization · VLAN · TACACS+ · Data Center Operations · Virtualization · Network Infrastructure – Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) - First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP) - Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) - Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) – Load Balancers - Zero Trust – IAM – DevOps - NIST - SOX – HIPAA IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR NXOS Cisco Campus VXLAN – Firepower – Netapp -UCS
Nov 12 Nov 14
Secure Mission Solutions
Setup and maintain Military Heath Systems
Sr. Network Engineer 2 years
End client – SPAWAR– NIWIC – DHA CARE-
Work at the SPAWAR facility on the weapons base maintaining network infrastructure, creating firewall rules, troubleshooting network outages and maintaining VPN connections.
Configurations of Routers and network switches, troubleshooting firewall rules to include Cisco Nessus 2K, 5K, and 7K, ISR’s and ASR routers, Juniper routers and switches, Juniper SA-4000 VPN appliance, Ironport, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Firewalls.
Implementing ACL’s when needed to allow or deny access to logins and traffic flow at the network level.
Managed the installation and configuration of network hardware and software.
Managed the installation and configuration of network hardware and software.
Monitored network performance and implemented solutions to address bottlenecks.
Developed and maintained network documentation and diagrams.
Assisted in the design and implementation of network security protocols.
Trained junior engineers on network management and troubleshooting techniques.
Skills: Cisco Firewall Security · IDS · Internet Security · Linux Firewalls · Network Troubleshooting · Subnetting · Storage Virtualization · Microsoft Office · Information Security · Data Center Architecture · Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) · Remote Infrastructure Management · IT Infrastructure Design · STIG · Cloud Security · Firewalls · Traffic Analysis · 802.11n · Network Design · IT Infrastructure Management · Infrastructure Management · Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) · IPS · Network Engineering · Data Center Infrastructure · SIPRNET · Troubleshooting · Networking · Cybersecurity · Communication · Cisco Systems Products · Storage Area Network (SAN) · Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) · Security · Network Infrastructure Architecture · Data Center Management · Infrastructure · Network Security · Threat & Vulnerability Management · IT Infrastructure Operations · Access Lists · Data Centers · Network Administration · NIPR · Computer Networking · EIGRP · Visio · Computer Network Operations · F5 BigIP · Wide Area Network (WAN) · Telecommunications Engineering · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Data Center Virtualization · VLAN · TACACS+ · Data Center Operations · Virtualization · Network Infrastructure – Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) - First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP) - Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) - Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP)
Oct 09 Nov 12
General Dynamics IT
Setup and maintain Network
Sr. Network Engineer 3 years
Setup and Maintain new technology for the Navy/ Air Force Div in Hampton VA
Setup and prove out mockup situations that relate to challenges and solutions.
Setup and Maintain Cisco Switches, Routers, CUCM and Unity.
Setup and Maintain McAfee Sidewinder Firewalls.
Setup and Maintain our companies Tandberg Video Conferencing system. (VCS, TMS, MCU and TCS)
Work at the CIOC office that introduces new technologies such as Tandberg Video Conferencing, Northern Telecom VOIP, Camera and Voice surveillance systems and other Classified projects.
Strong understanding of ITIL and change management
Skills: Cisco Firewall Security · IDS · Subnetting · Microsoft Office · Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) · STIG · Firewalls · Cisco Networking · Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) · IPS · Network Security Implementation · Network Services · SIPRNET · Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) · IT Infrastructure Operations · Access Lists · Network Systems · NIPR · Visio · VLAN · TACACS+
March 09 Oct 09
National Archives/Capstone Corp
Oversee, setup and maintain Network
Network Engineer 1 year
Setup and Maintain VPN to include Nortel Contivity for our Customers and employees
Setup and Maintain Passwords thru the use of TACACS+
Writing project plans for Government Approvals
Maintaining EGIRP over the WAN
Implementing projects submitted for and by the Government to include, MPLS, Frame-Relay and DNS
Help desk ter-3 support using Remedy ticket logging, RFW’s and RFC’s
Pix firewalls including 506, 516, 535 setup and maintenance
Set up, configure, troubleshoot and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
Experience with Cisco IOS and CatOS (Cisco Catalyst).
(Layer2 and 3 switching) Switches including 2950, 4507 and 6509 Series
Routers including 3745, 3845, 7206, ASR1006 Series
Wireless Router Setup, Configuration and Maintenance
Network Monitoring Tools including IT Guru, Cacti and Solar Winds
Skills: Cisco Firewall Security · IDS · Subnetting · Microsoft Office · Network Architecture · Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) · STIG · Cisco Networking · Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) · IPS · Network Services · SIPRNET · IT Infrastructure Operations · Access Lists · Network Systems · Computer Networking · Visio · VLAN · TACACS+
Oct 98 March 09
Shiloh Industries
Oversee setup and maintain Network
Network Engineer 10 years
Specifics include experience with setting up and debugging: EGIRP routing protocol.
Setup and debug VPN IPSec, MPLS, PPPoE DSL, Cable and Frame-Relay.
Setup and debug VLAN’s, Inter VLAN setup, VLSM, Subnetting, WAN setup, Frame Relay, LAN Setup, Gateway redundancy(HSRP, VRRP and GLBP), NAT, SNMP, DNS and DHCP setup, Trunking, Spanning-Tree(VTP), Ether- Channel, Access List, and Sub-Interfacing.
Setup using WMI(SDM) and CLI Configuration.
Network Security to include: Switchport security setup\monitoring, SSL VPN, DHCP Snooping, IPSG, PACL, 802.1X using a RADIUS Server, ACL, PVLAN’s, Portguard BPDU, Root Guard.
Experience setting up and debugging IPS/IDS and firewalls.
Setup and Maintain Wireless in a Corporate setting.
Implemented MPLS Circuits upgrade from frame relay working with various telecom suppliers.
Maintained, set up and debugged 15 Specific Cisco Routers include 1841, 2851 and 2600 Series
(Layer2 and 3 switching) Maintained, setup and debugged 9 local Cisco Switches and 115 remote Cisco Switches to include Catalyst 3550, 3560, 2950 Series.
Encountered a wide range of field issues such as cabling problems, switch/router and hardware malfunctions.
Implementing adds, moves and changes for Telephone systems.
Experience with acquisition of company transitions (Changing over, of Networks and connecting company’s infrastructures).
Shiloh Help Desk - Demonstrated outstanding skill at troubleshooting an extensive amount of end user issues on Networking, Window Server NT/2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and 98 platform.
Help Desk Manager for multiple periods at Shiloh throughout the year.
Experience with Nortel Meridian I series phones and Cisco VOIP series phone system router configurations and backups
Served as an IT Network Administrator for approximately 50 remote users and 150 local users.
Configured and maintained VMWare.
Created / managed user accounts, created / managed groups within Microsoft Active Directory(AD), Novel 6 and Windows NT environments.
Performed a wide range of field technician duties including workstation repair, printer repair, and software maintenance on a Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 98 platform.
Assisted users with programs in the Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Visio, Word, Power Point, Access and Project.
Installed new cabling in new office spaces.
Experience with running and terminating Cat 5 and fiber optic cable.
Responsible for creating and monitoring server backups on a daily basis for 8 servers (Dell, AIX Unix and Novel series) through Veritas Backup Exec.
Worked diligently to restore various user files upon accidental end user deletion.
Maintained HP-Unix workstations and interconnections to Windows environment.
Maintained and upgraded many ERP systems including Freedom Corp, QAD and EDI for Windows.
Experience with EDI Mappings and setup for EDI customers.
Programmed and installed various Nortel and Cisco telephones.
Experience with troubleshooting phone lines and repairing them.
Knowledge of telephony tools and how to properly use them
Newest Experience includes Microsoft SMS and SCCM 2007 Setup and Configuration for the remote Administration and Patches upgrade from a central location.
Skills: Cisco Firewall Security · Subnetting · Unix · Microsoft Office · Cisco Networking · Network Security · IT Infrastructure Operations · Access Lists · Windows · Visio · Telecommunications · VLAN CUCM Unity
EDUCATION
CISSP (Current)
SSCP (Current)
Military Training – Electronics 1984
CNA (Novell) Certification – 2000
Tandberg Engineering Certification
Network+
CCNA Routing and Switching (Expired)
CCNA Security (Expired)
CCNA Voice (Expired)
Data Center Application Service Support Specialist (Expired)
Hazel Park High School Diploma
PREFERENCES
Preferred Job Location Preferred Job Function
ANY (willing to relocate) Would like to be full time remote Sr. Network Engineer
Able to work non-traditional hours, includes occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays
Note: remote working for 10 years
Employment Preferences
Full-Time Employment: YES
Salaried Employment: YES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Us Citizen
Total Years of IT Experience: 26
Security Clearance – Top Secret clearance.
DoD Directive 8570
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