Secure On-prem and Cloud environments utilizing Palo Alto or Native Controls.Implement automation in a network environment without any.Develop solutions and templates for remote office and manufacturing sites. Design and Deploy cloud environments Azure, OCI, GCPDesign offices for WiFi and minimally resilient infrastructure Communicate with leadership on new technologies and cost savingsUtilize DMVPN/SDWan to reduce cost of remote site connectivity Architect and Deployed Cisco ACI into data centerWorked and Led an agile team while also operating projects in an agile methodologyWork with business units to create micro-segmented environments.Automate templates and tasks to increase efficiency of deployment.Led merger and acquisition networking team in all acquisitions since 2018 (Xplore, Profitect, ZRS, Temptime, Reflexis, Antuit)Led disaster recovery and cyber recovery events in preparation of a real event. Led ransomware response and developed solution to resume business activities.

Manage several company’s networks and 50+ sites.Document multiple company’s infrastructure and suggest upgrades as necessary. Introduced telemedicine as a business offering utilizing Cisco architecture.Created redundant paths for traffic to flow in case of outages for maximum uptime.Manage remote sites utilizing Meraki and Cisco architecture.Manage Cisco phone system UCCM, UCCX, Jabber, Express Gateways.Replaced all EOL equipment to maintain support. (3650/3850 – 4300/4400 – 5506x/5516x)Designed and Removed static routing and rolled out EIGRP between sites.Designed and Changed external connectivity from static routes to BGP with the ISPsStood up an entire new DR facility including external redundancy with BGP.Designed and Implemented firewalls between clients and OSIS.Replaced UCCM 8.x phone system with UCCM 11.x and maintained updates.Managed all external relationships with ISP vendors.Installed and upgraded Orion Solarwinds. (NPM NCM IPAM Netflow)Upgraded ASA5510 firewalls to ASA5516x with Firepower Services. (URL Filtering, IDS, IPS)Installed Nexus 9k switches into the datacenter to improve backbone to 40GB.Built out logging solution with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.Utilized scripts in all aspects to automate repetitive and daily tasks to save time.

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Manage the Sherman Financial network infrastructure Cisco 3750X & 3850 10GB Datacenter and 6509 Core solution.Document every change made to the network environment. Handle all day to day operations tasks and changes.Manage remote sites utilizing Meraki solutions.Replace EOL equipment in order to maintain support. (3948s to 3750x)Setup school system with all new wireless and switch infrastructure utilizing Meraki.Maintained and upgraded Orion Solarwinds, Utilizing Netflow for throughput insight.Maintained ticketing system using Service Manager.Developed and Maintained Linux environment utilizing RHEL and CentOSCreated centralized logging utilizing Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.Secured Kibana with an Apache webserver setup with LDAP and with Shield.Utilized scripts in all aspects to automate repetitive and daily tasks to save time.Worked with and upgraded the NetScaler Gateway from 10.5 code to 11.x code.

Manage the entire physical and virtual server environment.Manage storage using a Lefthand SANManage the entirety of Kings Islands’ network infrastructure (181 Switches).Document every change made to the server or network environment as well as installation instructions for my seasonal staff.Implement policies to create personal and professional growth among my staff.Created a development environment as well as lab for training and new technology.Manage entire camera system from the server, to the application, and finally to the storage.Analyzed storage needs and projected future growth as appropriate.Created and managed the budget as well as maintained vendor neutrality in purchasing.Proposed new solutions and created efficiencies to reduce manual work in the office.Maintained and upgraded Orion Solarwinds as well as created atlas maps for the park for simplistic troubleshooting.Utilized backups with an EMC Avamar system.

Managed a Vast ATM Network utilizing Cisco Routers.Regularly added new Routers to the network expanding it.Documented all changes made to the network.Worked heavily with EIGRP and Frame Relay Technology.Worked with Async interfaces for dial up ATM support.

Managed seventy remote sites utilizing Cisco infrastructure.Maintained over 100 Cisco devices including Routers, ASA Firewalls, and Multi-Layer SwitchesImplemented new switch infrastructure including Nexus 5000 series.Created documentation and diagrams for the entire network infrastructure for seamless troubleshootingUtilized Orion Solarwinds for network monitoring and troubleshooting.

Perform Windows system administration tasksDesigned and Implemented network infrastructure for satellite communications.Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches. Provide Windows XP and Windows 7 operating system supportUpdated existing systems by installing memory upgrades and additional fixed storage spaceImplemented software upgrades, driver updates and system patches

I managed Wide Area Networks using satellite technology and managed serveral Autonomous Systems through EIGRP and BGP