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•Responsible for design and documentation of enterprise networks throughout the Marine Corps Enterprise Network•Lead Engineer for over 28 projects while serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for over 31 projects.•Was a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all network related projects•Engineering Lead for all Juniper EX switches. Coordinated with Vender and was final approval for all Juniper related designs•Designed, Configured Juniper SA appliances to work on the MCEN•Designed… Show more •Responsible for design and documentation of enterprise networks throughout the Marine Corps Enterprise Network•Lead Engineer for over 28 projects while serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for over 31 projects.•Was a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all network related projects•Engineering Lead for all Juniper EX switches. Coordinated with Vender and was final approval for all Juniper related designs•Designed, Configured Juniper SA appliances to work on the MCEN•Designed VPN Solutions using Fortigate and Cisco premiums devices to support remote users •Lead designer for DNS external lookup zones using Infoblox appliances •Install, configure, and manage Infoblox appliances and Virtual Machines (VNIOS)•Designed and Configured Cisco ASR 1000 series, 7206 VXR, 3750X, 3750G stacks, Juniper 4200 Stacks and Cisco ACS for central administration Point of Presents upgrades throughout the MCEN •Worked with Cisco Advanced Services Engineer to implement Cisco Prime IP NGN on the Marine Corps Lab Network Show less

•Installed, configured, and managed Cisco Switch and Router systems, using IPSec, BGP, EIGRP and ACL’s•Managed and configured Firewall Fortigates and Cyberguard TSP’s to include SSL VPN, IPSec VPN, and creating/editing policies while maintaining tight security protocols through the security boundary•Configured VLAN’s and implant switches in server, client and transparent mode•Troubleshoot and maintain Juniper ATM to include all Core and Edge devices for entire Marine Corps… Show more •Installed, configured, and managed Cisco Switch and Router systems, using IPSec, BGP, EIGRP and ACL’s•Managed and configured Firewall Fortigates and Cyberguard TSP’s to include SSL VPN, IPSec VPN, and creating/editing policies while maintaining tight security protocols through the security boundary•Configured VLAN’s and implant switches in server, client and transparent mode•Troubleshoot and maintain Juniper ATM to include all Core and Edge devices for entire Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN)•Supported Customer Applications through the security boundary including modifying access lists, firewalls, VPN configuration, routing, and DNS•Provided enterprise level DNS support for large multi-domain networks•Performed troubleshooting and configuration for Taclane and Fastlane encryption devices to include Classic, Mini and Micro •Installed and configured RedHat server and workstations•Controlled and maintained RedHat Network Satellite Server to manage RedHat DNS servers and RedHat workstations throughout the Marine Corps •Use Remedy to track and update trouble tickets Show less

•Liaison for 900+ users between the Marine Corps and NMCI •Responsible for 135 computers in a tactical war environment•Responsible for the unclassified and classified networks while deployed in Iraq and Kuwait•Configured and maintained Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) satellite communication system•Configured and maintained Wireless Point to Point Link (WPPL)•Implemented mobile wireless solutions using the BEGAN and ECCS satellites while on deployment with the 26… Show more •Liaison for 900+ users between the Marine Corps and NMCI •Responsible for 135 computers in a tactical war environment•Responsible for the unclassified and classified networks while deployed in Iraq and Kuwait•Configured and maintained Support Wide Area Network (SWAN) satellite communication system•Configured and maintained Wireless Point to Point Link (WPPL)•Implemented mobile wireless solutions using the BEGAN and ECCS satellites while on deployment with the 26 MEU•Configured and controlled 10+ Cisco Voice Over IP phones using Cisco Unified Call Manager and Call Manager Express•Designed, installed and configured local LAN using Cisco routers and Switches to include Cisco 2650, 2800, 3800, 3750G•Installed and configured Windows Domain Controllers and Exchange servers•Deployed to Fallujah, Iraq from March 2007 to October 2007•Deployed on the 26 MEU from August 2008 to March 2009 Accomplishments/Highlights:•Designed and implemented updated plan for Bio Metrics Automated Tool Set (BATS) throughout the city of Fallujah, Iraq•Supported over 42 missions throughout the city of Fallujah to enforce strict physical security measures using BATS to record all Iris scans, finger prints and facial recognition for Fallujah residents•Designed and presented Network Topologies for missions to senior management for the LAN while on deployment with the 26 MEU Show less