Network Engineer Palo Alto
Resume:
Christopher
Carter
NETWORK/SECURITY ENGINEER
CONTACT
*.**.******@*****.***
Detroit, MI 48226
SKILLS
Python Scripting/Automation
Network configuration
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Cisco Wireless/ Meraki Technologies
Palo Alto FW
Routing Protocols
Cisco ISE
802.1X
BGP
Network Monitoriing
IOS, NXOS, CATOS, IOS XE
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Adept Network Engineer with a proven track record. I excel in network troubleshooting and configuration, including advanced Cisco Wireless Technologies and Palo Alto FW. My expertise in IP Addressing and Subnetting, coupled with a strong ability to lead and innovate, has significantly enhanced network efficiency and security.
EXPERIENCE
April 2024 - November 2024
Network Engineer
Panzer, Detroit, MI
Troubleshot and resolved simple or complex Cisco and Palo Alto network, VPN, access issues.
Designed and Implemented Arista Spine Leaf network
Troubleshot LAN and WAN connectivity issues by analyzing packet captures with Wireshark.
February 2023 - February 2024
Network Engineer
Credit Union One, Detroit, MI
Silver Peak SDWAN deployment/upgrade/management
Deployed Network monitoring tools
Created routing and switching standards
Palo Alto Firewalls deployment/upgrade/management
Barracuda Load balancer deployment/upgrade/management
Cisco ISE management and update
October 2019 - December 2022
Network Engineer
State of Michigan, Lansing, MI
Configured and managed WAN/LAN
Used ServiceNow ticketing queue for updating current network issues, and take ownership of break fix tickets
Router/switch/firewall/wireless break fix
Managed and monitored devices with Cisco ISE, Prime
Managed FTD devices with FMC
Automated configurations with Cisco DNA
Built SolarWinds Server for network monitoring
July 2017 - January 2019
Network Engineer
Adient through KForce, Southfield, MI
Troubleshoot Remedy network tickets
Stood up new sites, ordered circuits
Create network configuration standards for new and refreshed sites
Manage WLAN, Cisco Prime
Managed/upgraded/implemented new Fortigate firewalls
March 2016 - May 2017
Network Engineer
Ford through Epitec, Detroit, MI
Make changes to F5 LTM GTM and Cisco ACE load balancers
Configured Cisco Wireless controllers, 5500 and 4000 Series wireless controllers and APs LWAP and Mesh
Make changes to/Facilitate rollouts of Cisco 4500 series and 6500 series switches
Make changes to/Facilitate rollouts of Cisco ASR routers
Make changes to/Facilitate rollouts of Cisco WAAS
Configuration of Nexus 9k, 7k, 5k and 2k series Switches
Make changes to/Facilitate rollouts of 4G Cradlepoints
Made changes to Cisco ASA/FTD devices
February 2013 - February 2016
Network Engineer
Wayne County, Detroit, MI
Configured VMware vSphere
Creation, management, administration and maintenance of virtual servers and clients
Cisco Wireless controllers, 5500 and 4000 Series wireless controllers
Configured and installed new Cisco layer 3 Switches, 4500 series, 6500 series, 3700/3600 series
Configuration of Nexus 5000 and 2000 series Switches
Configured Juniper Firewalls
Configured Cisco ASA Firewalls
Assisted in Data Center design, Upgrades and maintenance
Nexus 5k, 7k, 2k
October 2011 - October 2012
Network Engineer
Gateway Community Health, Detroit, MI
Designed and configured all new IP addressing scheme on Cisco 3640 and 1721 routers
Configured all of the new Cisco 2960 layer 2 switches, VTP Domain, Port Security, BPDU Guard, VLANs
Managed BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Changed the routing protocol from RIP to EIGRP for faster WAN convergence
Installed, configured, maintained network services, equipment and devices: AAA server
Established network specifications by analyzing workflow and security requirements, designing the router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols
Maintained network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performing tuning, VLAN design
Configured Tacacs server
Secured network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation maintaining documentation
Upgraded network by conferring with vendors, developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements
September 2010 - October 2011
NOC Engineer
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
Responsible for LAN/WAN support
Monitored and troubleshooted Ford's network devices
Update Incident and Change records as a part of daily support activities
Manage vendors for hardware level replacement
Worked in a Network Operations Center environment
EDUCATION
October 2008
Network Administration Program
Focus: HOPE Information Technologies Center, MI
CERTIFICATIONS
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP Security SCOR 350-701
QUALIFICATIONS
Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Cisco IOS-XE, Linux CentOS, Ubuntu, Catalyst 9300 series, 9400s, 4500s, 6500s, Nexus Switches, Cisco Wireless Controllers, F5 Load balancers, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco FMC, FTD
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