OBJECTIVE

Obtain a mid/senior-level position where I can contribute and advance in a challenging, exciting, and team-oriented environment.

EXPERIENCE

Confidential

• Works with a small team of highly motivated engineers providing in-depth technical knowledge and expertise in the field of packet data networks, next generation wireless and Internet Protocol IP technologies, to drive results that assure the implementation of telecommunication capabilities by industry will meet the needs of our client.
• Application, security, and IP knowledge e.g., HTTP, DHCP, TCP/IP , firewall, load balancing, VPN Cisco 5520, ASDM, SMC, Juniper ISG 2k , IPv4, IPv6, Nagios, Solarwinds, etc. .
• Deep-dive packet analysis.
• Directly interfaces with OGAs, vendors, executives, and engineers on project requirements, technical implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of wireless communications principles and network technologies 2G, 3G, 4G, VoIP, VoLTE, GSM, GPRS, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, cdma2000, IMS, etc. .
• Designs, integrates, and troubleshoots all aspects of network systems, solutions, and projects.
• Applies proven strategic thinking skills and the ability to drive virtual teams to achieve results.
• Utilizes excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Works autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Functions as a self-starter and a subject matter expert and takes pride in ownership of projects and champions work issues.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills written and oral .
• Maintains a friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to build industry relationships.
• Demonstrates in-depth telecommunications industry standards experience 3GPP, TIA, ATIS, CableLabs, ETSI or IETF .
• Defines use cases, develops high-level briefings and requirements documents, as well as determining strategies for industry standards development via an existing standards organization or through an industry led group or industry partners.
• Identifies and prioritizes a set of technical capabilities that need to be developed and justifying the business cases to industry.
• Maintains the ability to build industry alliances and excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills are essential.
• Maintains a high performance level under varying degrees of pressure and uncertainty is important.
• Works autonomously and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership of projects and the ability to influence others to achieve a common goal.
• Remains cognizant of industry developments, deployments, and implementation activities related to emerging wireless and packet data networks, services, and technologies is also very important.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of telecommunications industry standards is preferred. This position requires the ability to work independently as well as working closely with the government client and other contractors to achieve our goals.

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer Network/User Population: Varies Depending on Post

• Traveled approx. 25 as needed
• Worked jointly with engineering and sales teams to create and deliver new innovative and advanced technologies solutions centered around wired and wireless networks technologies.
• Served as a trusted advisor with the ability to research and recommend new and advanced technologies and solutions.
• Providing support to deliver proposed solutions for large complex projects and to drive delivery initiatives working directly with customer post sale
• Performing Assessment services and creating/designing product for wired and wireless networks using Cisco and/or Aruba product configurations based on customer requirements
• Developed wireless design packages to include predictive analysis, power, network closets, networking, power, heat maps, building/floor requirements, cable paths, rack elevations, wireless signal strengths, connection speeds/data rates
• Developed and submitted RFPs and BOMs.
• Performed site surveys at U.S. Army installations for Cisco and Aruba wireless solutions.
• Interfaced with senior level management, Army, OGAs and vendors to determine requirements, project plan, and deployment for wireless solutions.
• Maintained thorough understanding of network related products and solutions such as Cisco ISR routers, switches 3750, 4500, 6500 series , Wireless Access Points, Clean Air, Wireless controller, WCS,ASA5500, ACS AAA as well as Aruba WAPS and controllers.
• Experience and desire to gain knowledge, training and certification on Cisco and Aruba products e.g., certified as SMB Account Manager Representative and SMB Engineer Representative.
• Maintained the ability to install, configure, deploy, monitor, tune and troubleshoot all networking components
• Communicated and displayed excellent verbal, written, presentation communication skills regarding highly technical topics.
• Effectively performed both independently and collaboratively as a strong team contributor.
• Provided superior customer service skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of people.

Confidential

Network Engineer Network

• Works in the Network Operations Security Center NOSC and is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, engaging and briefing the correct parties, including senior management, in regards to the design, maintenance, and security of DTRA enterprise network infrastructure. This includes all network services such as DHCP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, NTP, IP routing and switching, load balancing, and managed firewall and VPN services.
• Responds to events affecting connectivity or security and escalates issues to other IT support units throughout the enterprise.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all outages and issues affecting the enterprise that is in compliance of DoD policies and procedures.
• Provides outstanding customer support, leads and briefs all levels of management on current issues.
• Analyzes error conditions, performance issues, and network intrusion via Barracuda, Bluecoat Web, SPAM filter, Spectrum, Ionix, IP Monitor, Microsoft SCOM, ArcSight, and Remedy.
• Maintains the documentation of procedures for problem resolution.
• Diagnose and resolve server and network faults to maintain quality of service and availability.
• Demonstrates in-depth troubleshooting experience with the following, IP WAN, LAN, VPN Configurations, Microsoft Windows and Cisco routers/switches.
• Execute move, adds, changes, configuration, installation, testing of network and system devices.

Confidential

Network Deployment Engineer Lead Network

• Supports development of IT system installation packages containing install requirements and assumptions, plan schedules and task prerequisites, elevation drawings of equipment, racks, cables, labor, material, Bill of Materials, and ODC cost estimates.
• Works closely with NG vendors/subcontractors to prepare cost estimate packages and coordinate installation efforts.
• Develops presentation material and system documentation necessary for customer meetings, to include updates to project install processes, workflow artifacts, and system specifications to be fulfilled by program or customer resources.
• Maintain weekly status reports for new system requests and report outstanding issues for projects in delivery queue.
• Provide ancillary support for system service tickets and provide project status reports via Remedy/CMDB.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively with other staff members.
• Multi-tasks and successfully completes many short and long-term projects concurrently.

Confidential

• Mid-Level Network Architect Hewlett Packard, U.S. Marshals Contractor Network/User Population: 10,000
• Worked proactively to mitigate network asset shortfalls.
• Developed, designs and advocates new opportunities to grow and learn as a team.
• Managed and deployed Cisco 2950 EoL refresh devices, Cisco 3560x, to all U.S. Marshals sites 500 internationally.
• Provided expert traffic analysis via NetFlow, SolarWinds, Nagios and Cisco devices.
• Functioned as a lead, mentor and teammate championing projects from beginning to end.
• Interfaced directly with all levels of personnel e.g. senior executives, account managers, vendors e.g. Cisco and AT T , senior engineers, mid and entry-level associates
• Employed a senior level skill set works closely with Cisco devices 2900, 3500, 6500, and 7500 series , TANDBERG's VTC , ASA's, fiber, SFP's, GBIC's, UPS's patch panels, Microsoft Office Lync Remedy AT T Business Direct, SCOM, JUTNet, site turn-ups, decommissions, and equipment refreshes.

Confidential

Network Administrator

• configure, test, implement, and optimize portions of local area network LAN , base area network BAN , and wide area network WAN networks that enable and support business operations. configure, test, implement, and optimize portions of local area network LAN , base area network BAN , and wide area network WAN networks that enable and support business operations. configure, test, implement, and optimize portions of local area network LAN , base area network BAN , and wide area network WAN networks that enable and support business opeProvided analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills related to BAN/LAN NIPRNet and SIPRNet
• Certified and accredited all software and network devices on the Navy Marine Corps Intranet NMCI to be in compliance with the latest DoD STIGs.
• Augmented and provided technical expertise for users, devices and multiple platforms e.g. Retina Network Security Scans, Hercules Remediation Agent, Cisco routers and switches 2950, 3550's , and Microsoft Office .
• Supported design, development, and implementation of operational support standards and procedures relating to change management, performance management, and security.
• Support design, development, and implementation of operational support standards and procedures relating to change management, performance management, and security.Report/respond to critical security events and take corrective measures per defined incident management processes.Reported/responded to critical security events and take corrective measures per defined incident management processes.
• Researched, analyzed, recommended, and implemented new technologies to support emerging requirements.
• Configured the security infrastructure used to manage user access and protect the worldwide backbone networks.
• In coordination with network engineering team, evaluate security features on network devices for integration.