Senior - Network Engineer • Security Engineer • IP Telephony Engineer • Virtualization Engineer • Systems Administrator

PROFILE

A results-driven internetworking professional with extensive experience in the engineering, administration, security, and support of information systems. Technical experience in the implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of internetworking systems. Track record for diagnosing complex problems and consistently delivering effective solutions. Reputation for dedicated teamwork, high-energy work ethic and commitment to customer service. Superior interpersonal and public communication skills to enhance the prompt and accurate delivery of quality customer service; easily convey technical jargon to non-technical users. Able to present innovative ideas for improving processes and standards. Ability to think "outside the box".

KEY SKILLS

SECURITY CLEARANCES

DOD Top Secret (Inactive 2014), NATO Secret (Inactive 2010)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

RELATED EXPERIENCE

JDSU - Colorado Springs, CO - 2010 to Present
Lead Network Engineer - Research and Development Lab for PacketPortal

Responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, modification, and support of research and development, test, marketing, partner, and customer networks. Responsible for analyzing complex networks and replicating in a lab environment. Responsible for design, configuration, and administration of a large VMware vSphere environment consisting of Linux and Windows guest operating systems. Experience in service provider, broadband, and enterprise network solutions. Experience in analyzing network hardware, device configurations, and network designs. Experience in providing consultation, analysis, and documentation to developers and management. Experience in managing a network engineering team. Experience with working with vendors and manufacturers. Top Secret clearance held.

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Missile Defense Agency - Boecore - Schriever Air Force Base, CO - 2007 to 2010
Senior Network Engineer - Department of Defense Contractor

Tier 4 Engineer responsible for administration, restoration, and post resolution assessments of the Missile Defense Agency classified and unclassified networks. Responsible for design, implementation, and documentation of projects. Responsible for configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers and Switches, Solaris 8, 9, and 10 servers, Cisco ASA, Pix, Juniper Netscreens, and Juniper ISGs. Responsible for installation, configuration, administration, and integration of CiscoWorks LMS, CiscoSecure Access Control Server, and NetScout Performance Management systems. Subject Matter Expert for protocol analysis and NetScout. Performed protocol analysis, application troubleshooting, and performance evaluation on all seven layers. Authored and delivered technical briefs, internal white papers, and technical training. Top Secret with COMSEC and NATO Secret clearances held.

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MCI/Verizon Business - Colorado Springs, CO - 2000 to 2007
Senior Network Engineer - Team Lead

Responsible for administration and restoration of one of the largest global multi-protocol networks with over 9,800 routers and switches throughout the world to include over 22,000 critical LAN/WAN circuits, hardware, configurations, and security. Experienced with driving high severity customer impact issues and resolving them in a timely fashion. Experienced in tracking, and restoring network connectivity due to network security violations to include affects from viruses, worms, denial of service, and hacking. Directed field engineers in installations, configurations, and troubleshooting. Experienced in troubleshooting server and application connectivity on the transport and application levels to restore critical application connectivity. Implemented upgrades to include hardware, configurations, and IOS. Performed protocol analysis and application analysis on all seven layers. Analyzed, developed, and implemented enterprise network solutions. Trained and mentored peer engineers. Developing procedures, processes, internal white papers, and training courses. Designed and developed web based applications for troubleshooting devices. Designed, constructed, and maintained a training lab consisting of 30 routers, 9 switches, a server, a firewall, a protocol analyzer, and an ISDN simulator.

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Verocon Technology - 1998 to 2000
Network Engineer / Systems Administrator (Self Employed)

Responsible for various projects involving multiple site interconnectivity. These projects involved working with customers and technicians in order to design, implement, and administer network reworks and new installs according to RFP and budget. Tested software and hardware to ensure Y2K compatibility and corrected discrepancies. Analyzed network traffic. Analyzed and configured equipment including Cisco routers, switches, CSU/DSU, hubs, and cabling. Installed firewalls on UNIX, Linux and Win 32 operating systems. Interfaced computer network with telecom voice networks. Researched equipment specifications to match proper equipment requirements for present and future capacity.

Military

United States Marine Corps - 1989 to 1993
Communications and Electronics Specialist

Responsibilities: Configured, troubleshot, and repaired HF/VHF/UHF Communications, Satellite Communications, Multiplexing, Repeaters, and Encryption/Decryption. Secret Clearance held.

CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Western Governors University
BS Network Administration - In Progress (Estimated Completion 2015)

Regis University
Computer Networking with specialization in Security - 1999

NetMasterClass
Routing and Switching Workshop for CCIE Candidates - 2005
Routing and Switching Workshop for Advanced CCIE Candidates - 2005

Alcatel
Omni Switch Boot Camp - 2006

Sunset Learning Institute
SNPA - Securing Networks with PIX and ASA - 2008

Global Knowledge
Voice over IP Foundations - 2008
CVOICE V6 - Cisco Voice over IP - 2008
GWGK/TUC Boot Camp - Cisco Gateway/Gatekeeper and IP telephony troubleshooting - 2008

VMware
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage V4 - 2010
VMware What's New V5 - 2012

Cisco Live - 2008-09
Attended the Cisco Live seminar in Orlando and San Francisco where voice, video, wireless, and routing classes were taken.

JDSU
Network Analyzer and DNA Pro - 2011