Senior Network Engineer and Security Analyst

Anthony Rogers

League City, TX ***** • **********@*****.*** • 256-***-****

Summary

Experienced Network professional with a strong background in IT infrastructure management, incident response, and security analysis. Proven track record in optimizing network performance and enhancing security measures. Skilled in leading technical teams and implementing effective solutions to complex challenges.

Certifications

CompTIA Security +

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP) In Progress

Top Secret Clearance

Professional Experience

Network Engineering Technician

NASA, Johnson Space Center, TX

April 2025–Present

Administered enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure supporting 10,000+ users, maintaining 99.9% uptime through proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution

Installed and configured over 300 Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches for ongoing infrastructure upgrades, enhancing scalability, segmentation, and next-generation network automation readiness

Supported Cisco Unified Communications systems, configuring VoIP endpoints and ensuring uninterrupted collaboration across mission-critical operations

Resolved 300+ Layer 1/2/3 incidents using Remedy ITSM, consistently meeting SLAs and reducing downtime by 10%

Implemented 802.1X Radius-based authentication with dynamic VLAN assignments, improving Wi-Fi security and user isolation across multiple NASA facilities

Led patching and firmware upgrade cycles for routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring all devices met compliance and security baselines

Network and Security Technician

Del Papa Distributing Co, Houston, TX

March 2024–April 2025

Configured VLANs, trunk ports, and access control lists (ACLs) to segment traffic and improve network security posture

Investigated alerts with Arctic Wolf MDR, analysing threats across the OSI model and reducing false positives by 20%

Documented network topology diagrams, change records, and patch management logs

Integrated IoT and security devices (cameras, door controllers, gate readers) into the IP network, ensuring secure communication and centralized management

Upgraded enterprise network switches by replacing EOL Cisco 2960s with 9200L switches, increasing bandwidth efficiency and reducing latency across all IDF/MDF closets

Installed, provisioned, and monitored Cisco Meraki access points, ensuring secure wireless segmentation and consistent performance across warehouse and office networks

SOC Analyst Intern

Axiom, Houston, TX

January 2024–March 2024

Monitored network traffic via IBM QRadar SIEM, detecting and mitigating 150+ security incidents

Used OSINT and packet capture tools to validate 50+ suspicious IPs monthly, streamlining investigations and reducing analysis time by 20%

Supported compliance audits and vulnerability assessments, identifying high-risk network misconfigurations and reducing exposure by 20%

Correlated IDS/IPS and firewall logs to detect potential intrusions, improving proactive mitigation rates by 15%

Network Administrator

United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA August 2015–January 2024

Engineered and maintained LAN/WAN networks across multiple sites, configuring routers and switches to ensure secure, high-availability connectivity

Oversaw $10M inventory of IT/network assets, maintaining compliance with DoD regulations and achieving 100% audit readiness

Created detailed network topology documentation, SOPs, and cabling diagrams to streamline troubleshooting and continuity of operations

Mentored and trained 100+ Marines in network fundamentals, switch configuration, and troubleshooting procedures, ensuring mission readiness and operational excellence

Projects

Small Office Network with Dynamic Routing

Established a small office network with 2 routers and 2 switches, creating VLANs for departmental segmentation (Management, Sales, HR)

Configured Router-on-a-stick for Inter-VLAN routing using sub interfaces to enable communications between VLANs

Configured OSPF for dynamic routing across networks, with hierarchical structure using OSPF areas

Implemented ACLs to restrict to inter-department traffic based on access control policies

Multi-Switch Routed Network

Configured a multi-switch network with 3 routers and 3 switches, utilizing EtherChannel between SW2 and SW3 for enhanced bandwidth and redundancy

Implemented HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) for router redundancy, ensuring high availability between routers R2 and R3

Configured Port Security on switches to limit unauthorized device access

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Global Campus

May 2025

Additional Skills

Cisco IOS · Layer 2/Layer 3 · VLANs · Trunking · OSPF · EIGRP · IPv6 · Routing Protocols · ACLs · NAT · Subnetting · Network Troubleshooting · Wireshark · Switch Configuration · Router Configuration · Network Monitoring · Security Hardening · SNMP · DHCP · STP · VPN · DHCP · HSRP · VPN

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