Network Engineer Data Centers

ADRIAN BRAYTON

Certifications: CCNA, CCNA SECURITY, CCNA VOICE, CCDA, CCDP, CCNP, VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

GSA Active Clearance – PUBLIC TRUST

EXPERIENCE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - FEDERAL AUGUST 2020 – DECEMBER 2024

LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER – (REMOTE)

Support the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) Managed Network Services (MNS) team on various infrastructure projects, assisting all DOI bureaus in managing core infrastructure and developing a future-focused strategic roadmap. Responsible for deploying and supporting new hardware, software, and technology across DOI’s network of over 70,000 end users spanning 13 technical bureaus and multiple offices.

Key Projects:

IPv6 Implementation:

Served as project lead engineer responsible for designing, configuring, and routing IPv6 traffic for over 2,700 WAN circuits.

Collaborated with the security team to develop a comprehensive security posture for internet-routable IPv6 addresses, leveraging existing infrastructure to control traffic.

Configured BGP peering, local LAN interfaces, and IPv6 prefixes to ensure correct advertising and routing across regions and data centers.

Infoblox Deployment and Support:

Led the migration and installation of DOI’s Infoblox Grid, including seven physical servers and one VMware virtual machine in geographically diverse and fault-tolerant data centers.

Managed IPAM for both IPv4 and IPv6, DHCP, Network Insight, and Network Reporting.

Provided daily administration of DNS services for IPv4 and IPv6.

Wi-Fi (Aruba) Installations, Access Points, and Switch Refreshes:

Managed all networking requirements to ensure end-to-end connectivity for new and refreshed sites.

Configured static routes and advanced BGP setups to advertise new wireless subnets.

Updated IP-to-MAC address mappings in Infoblox for legacy Aruba access points and added new MAC addresses for the latest APs to join the Aruba controller.

Core Network Infrastructure Management:

Oversaw the management and support of DOI’s critical core infrastructure devices and remote edge routers.

Ensured secure, high-speed routing of DOI bureau traffic through multiple VRFs into LUMEN’s MPLS WAN and five designated data centers.

CISCO SYSTEMS JANUARY 2020 – JULY 2020

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER – RICHARDSON, TX (REMOTE)

The primary focus of our team was to migrate Bank of America from Cisco AP’s over to Aruba wireless AP’s, 32,000 access points at over 6000 branches in the U.S. This project was put on hold due to COVID-19.

CAPITAL ONE BANK MAY 2017 – APRIL 2019

SITE RELIABILITY / WAN ENGINEER – PLANO, TX (REMOTE)

Project Scope: Led the migration of over 600+ Capital One bank branches nationwide to a cutting-edge SD-WAN solution using Versa Secure SD-WAN, enhancing uptime, security, and network performance.

Key Achievements: Achieved 99.99% network uptime, increased bandwidth and site redundancy, reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), and boosted associate and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Conducted detailed evaluations of branch networks acquired through mergers, ensuring tailored hardware and site-specific requirements.

Built and configured new device setups, including Versa Flex FWA-1320s, Cisco 2960X-48 PoE Switches, and Lantronix 882 OOB switches.

Created comprehensive network Visio diagrams and ensured hardware operated with the latest approved code.

Automated tasks using Python scripts and entered device bind data into Versa Director for seamless deployment.

Coordinated with cross-functional teams for DNS, DHCP, VoIP, firewalls, monitoring, and other critical IT services.

Technologies Used:

Network & Security: MPLS, T-1, Multilink T-1, BGP, Static Routing, Frame Relay

Wireless & Access Control: Aruba Wireless (Local Controllers), Cisco Meraki Wireless (Cloud-Based Management), NAC

Management & Monitoring: TACACS, PingID, InfoBlox, ServiceNOW, GSuite

HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE NOVEMBER 2015 – OCTOBER 2016

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER – PLANO, TX

Managed and maintained critical network components, including F5 Load Balancers, Checkpoint Firewalls, ASA Firewalls, and Cisco Wireless Infrastructure.

Supported Cisco hardware such as ASRs, 6800 (VSS), 6500, 2900, 3750, 3850 series switches, and 2800, 3800, 4000 series routers.

Provided global network support for hundreds of remote sites, ensuring high availability and reliability.

Contributed to emerging cloud initiatives, aligning with evolving FDA/HHS requirements and industry best practices.

O'NEIL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, LLC DECEMBER 2014 – AUGUST 2015

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER / ARCHITECT – PLANO, TX

Project Focus: Led the separation of ODS from its parent company, William O’Neil, by designing and implementing a modern, scalable network infrastructure across multiple sites (CA, NC, TX).

Key Contributions:

Designed and deployed a flexible network architecture replicable across Los Angeles, CA, and North Carolina, mirroring the established Plano, TX site.

Provisioned and configured new hardware, including Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Nexus 7010s, Cisco FEX 2248s, Catalyst 2960s, 3750s, 3850s, 6500s, and ASR 1001-X Routers.

Established and validated a network design ensuring high availability, scalability, and future expansion capabilities.

Technologies & Protocols:

Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, Static Routes, vPCs

Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS

CSS CORPORATION / GLOW NETWORKS (CONTRACT) SEPTEMBER 2014 – DECEMBER 2014

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT - RICHARDSON, TX

Project Focus: Designed a scalable architecture leveraging SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Function Virtualization) to support next-generation internet protocols and modern APIs.

Key Contributions:

Developed a future-ready network infrastructure supporting OpenFlow, OpenStack, and advanced APIs.

Ensured seamless integration with legacy infrastructure and protocols commonly used in modern data centers.

Created scalable, resilient designs that align with current and emerging networking technologies.

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS (CONTRACT) DECEMBER 2013 – JULY 2014

SENIOR NETWORK ARCHITECT – ALLEN, TX

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK (CONTRACT) MAY 2013 – OCTOBER 2013

NETWORK ENGINEER – DALLAS, TX

CAPITAL ONE / VERIZON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (CONTRACT) MARCH 2012 – APRIL 2013

NETWORK ENGINEER / ARCHITECT - PLANO, TX

HP ENTERPRISE SERVICES (CONTRACT) OCTOBER 2011 – MARCH 2012

NETWORK ENGINEER / ARCHITECT - PLANO, TX

GENBAND (CONTRACT) MARCH 2011 - JUNE 2011

NETWORK ENGINEER / ARCHITECT - PLANO, TX

HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS (CONTRACT) NOVEMBER 2010 – FEBRUARY 2011

NETWORK ENGINEER / ARCHITECT - PLANO, TX

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