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Beale Air Force Base, California, United States

United States

Beale Air Force Base, California, United States

Raf Croughton, United Kingdom

Maintained and Improved NIPR/SIPR WAN/LAN spanning 7 geographically separated units (GSUs). Configured, deployed, and maintained a wide range of Cisco network equipment (such as Cisco 9400s, 9300s, 4510R+Es, 3850s, 3560s, and 2960s). Implemented and optimized routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) for efficient and reliable network connectivity.Utilized Cisco ISE, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Unity, SolarWinds, and GEM One in day-to-day operations to ensure efficient network management and monitoring. Collaborated with commercial vendors to assist in designing and implementing network projects, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.Developed 15+ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), templates, and user guides resulting in efficient network operation maintenance and documentation of work center responsibilities.Configured and maintained 30+ KG-175Ds (TACLANE) to include, preventative maintenance inspection (PMIs), battery changes, annual keying, firmware upgrades, and troubleshooting.Implemented a short-notice Air Component Battle Network (ACBN) NATO Secret network in 4 different locations each housing one VOIP, one TACLANE, and one Cisco switch.Evaluated and designed network configuration changes to address security vulnerabilities, aligning with CCRI and DISA STIG compliance requirements. Implemented measures such as 802.1x, ACLs, CoPP, and more to enhance network security.