Network Administrator & Cybersecurity Specialist
Resume:
Angela Knipple
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Memphis, TN 38103
Summary
I am a seasoned network and security professional with over twenty years of hands-on experience. I have designed and deployed multiple corporate networks from the ground up. I have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as experience with PCI and SOX documentation. I am ITIL4 certified. I prefer to act as a servant leader and enjoy seeing my coworkers excel.
Experience
Cybersecurity and Support Specialist
Tamburrino, Inc.
October 2025 – Current
Created cybersecurity procedures for client
companies
Implemented weekly cybersecurity reporting
Designed security matrices for client company security implementations
Designed physical and logical networks including wired and wireless devices
Deployed Cisco Meraki wired and WiFi networks
Documented network deployments
Supported client companies in various IT services
Network Engineer/Architect
Memphis Grizzlies
November 2023 – August 2025
Documented the FedExForum wired network by producing various Lucid diagrams detailing network segments and by implementing a quarterly configuration collection program for all network devices which stores the configuration files on an IT accessible SharePoint in OneDrive.
Remediated network vulnerabilities by replacing end-of-life devices on the network and removing a single point of failure in the core infrastructure. Updated the firmware on the Fortigate firewalls when vulnerabilities were discovered. Implemented multi-factor authorization on network devices via RADIUS.
Implemented a network redesign including a clean-up of the core switch configuration, VLAN consolidation to simplify the network topology, network hardening, increased high-speed port density, and redundant BGP connectivity to the Internet.
Planned a major redesign to move from a layer 2 network to a routed layer 3 network.
Developed network basics training program for IT staff.
Completed a firewall hardening and rule remediation project on the Fortigate firewalls.
Worked with various teams throughout the organization to implement projects and troubleshoot problems.
Provided network support during games and events.
Network Security Engineering Consultant
Memphis Grizzlies
October 2023 – November 2023
Was responsible for complete network audit and network security assessment with documentation of existing network.
Gave recommendations for improved network security and security standards and policies.
Instructed permanent staff on network security best practices.
Freelance Writer
Memphis, TN
February 2010 – October 2023
Improved written communication skills by having three books published as well as articles in the Commercial Appeal and other local and regional publications.
Senior Network Security Analyst
FedEx Services
Memphis, TN
August 2008 – February 2010
Was instrumental in campus wireless infrastructure planning and development.
Represented network security interests in change control procedural meetings.
Investigated the feasibility and security aspects of SD-WAN in its earliest stages.
Delivered network security documentation for PCI and SOX regulatory requirements.
Developed network security training documentation for users of differing technical levels.
Acted as an escalation point for a rotating on-call system.
Lead Network Security Engineer / Interim Manager
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Memphis, TN
June 2005 – August 2008
Acted as a senior member of the network architecture and implementations team leading a major core infrastructure re-architecture initiative, security administration, and network and security change control procedure development.
Designed enterprise LAN/WAN to support 3000 remote multinational locations encompassing voice and video over IP including security to meet PCI and SOX regulatory requirements.
Facilitated a migration to an MPLS network for remote sites.
Designed network infrastructure and security for a large e-commerce environment.
Designed and supported internet- and intranet-facing DMZ network and security infrastructure.
Created and supported cross-functional/cross-departmental teams to support corporate network design initiatives.
Evaluated, compared, and implemented firewall, SIEM, enterprise management, IDS, IPS, VPN, and netflow analysis tools.
Acted as the final escalation point for network operations troubleshooting on a 24/7 basis.
Implementations Engineer
SBC DataComm Staging Services
Memphis, TN
November 2003 – June 2005
Performed project management, integration, testing, and provided comprehensive documentation of multiple LAN sites for a large multinational network implementation project including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP routing protocols, wireless integration, and VoIP over an MPLS WAN.
Performed site survey and installation of Cisco wireless network products.
Provided documentation and network testing design utilizing the IXIA network traffic generator.
Performed VPN integration and testing.
Senior Network Analyst
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga, TN
September 2002 – February 2003
Designed large multi-vendor LAN environments consisting of resource need decision analysis, OSPF design and integration, site survey, transition planning, on-site work coordination, outage scheduling, equipment staging and testing, final implementation, and full documentation to include configuration guides, network diagrams and all supporting documents.
Developed procedures for the staging and testing of network equipment to decrease field failures after implementation, taking into account harsh environmental conditions and exceeded distance limitations.
Acted as security consultant for networking issues in regards to federal government regulatory compliancy.
Designed BGP routing to replace existing ATM network between remote sites across multiple states.
Private Consultant
Memphis, TN
April 2001 – September 2002
Performed network design consultation for an online banking project focusing on both internal and external security concerns as well as multi-vendor interoperability.
Performed site survey, network design, and implementation of Cisco wireless networking products.
Performed LAN/WAN design and installation for small to medium networks.
Corporate Systems Engineer
Extreme Networks
San Jose, CA
August 2000 – April 2001
Provided design, configuration, and integration of Extreme Networks products into or replacing existing multi-vendor customer networks including Cisco, Nortel, 3Com, and Juniper products consisting of multiple network protocols.
Provided onsite technical support and troubleshooting for a multinational major customer.
Supported a regional sales force by acting as a technology consultant aiding in network design and advanced support for placing products into customer production environments requiring such security design considerations as IDS and firewall placement and interoperability.
Developed and instructed peers and customers in customized training curricula including such technologies as server load balancing, web cache redirection, RIP, BGP, advanced OSPF, NAT, ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, SNMP, SNTP, DNS, syslog, basic system and security features.
Designed and performed interoperability and quality testing of server load balancing in conjunction with ESRP, QoS, ACLs, and web cache redirection.
Supported hardware and software development through feature enhancement recommendations and bug tracking.
Senior Network Engineering Analyst
SBC DataComm Staging Services
Memphis, TN
August 1999 – August 2000
Tested and configured network devices such as software load balancing, intrusion detection, and IP telephony.
Designed, configured, and integrated multi-protocol networks including IP, IPX and AppleTalk.
Tested and configured ATM switches from Cisco and Xylan/Alcatel.
Implemented Cisco VPN concentrators to ensure secure remote connectivity.
Configured PIX Firewall and CheckPoint Firewall on the Nokia platform.
Acted as a member of the SBC DataComm Integration Team for Networld+InterOp 2000 in Las Vegas supporting LAN design, integration, and troubleshooting.
Education
University of Memphis
May 2021
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English Linguistics
Minor: History
Cisco Certified training including: ICRC, ACRC, CLSC, CIT, Cisco DSL, Cisco Campus ATM, and Cisco IGX.
SANS / GIAC Audit.
Red Hat Linux Training.
Accomplishments
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
October 2009.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
August 2023.
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
July 2023.
ITIL4 Certified
June 2024.
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