Leads a team of Engineers in Deployment Operations.Works cross-department for internal GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) initiatives. Developed organizational policies in compliance with NIST 800-171r2, 800-53r5, and CSF v2.0.Developed system security and privacy plans.Performed internal gap analysis assessments.

Sales and Field Installation Engineer, contracted to work with multiple client organizations to problem solve, design, and install or upgrade the network and security infrastructures with both physical and virtual hardware. Primarily worked with Fortinet and Ekahau technologies.Designed and installed firewall and network solutions for domestic and international clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 sized organizations in both physical and cloud environments.Worked closely with clients to develop business relationships and assure project communication and success.Designed firewall and network upgrades, cutovers, SDWAN solutions, and migration plans after performing a detailed discovery and documentation effort of the client environment. Specifically; SoW, LoE, Current State, HLD, LLD, Implementation, and As-Built deliverables.Troubleshot and resolved network, firewall, and wireless failures for clients in down or impaired environments. Designed from the ground up the DGR Systems Wireless Survey Offering solution for client organizations.Revamped the DGR Network and Firewall Service Offerings and client deliverables ensuring continued business competitiveness and professionalism.Held a Team Leadership role focusing on training Jr Engineers, team skill development, problem solving, and strengthening customer relationships.

Developed and maintained a global networking infrastructure as the lead network architect for a four-billion-dollar subsidiary in the global manufacturing market. Tasked with the design, implementation, & maintenance of new and old network infrastructure inside of the datacenter and branch offices. Primarily worked with Fortinet, Cisco, and Meraki technologies.Redesigned and configured WAN, LAN, & WLAN infrastructures for the purpose of onboarding & upgrading branch office locations. Updated the global network architecture; pointed out gaps and flaws and made upgrade recommendations that align with business goals.Implemented low cost VPN and failover connectivity with Azure Virtual Gateways, Cisco ASAs & ISRs, Meraki MX and FortiGate firewalls.Worked to establish and maintain close relationships with multiple venders sales and engineering teams; Cisco, Logicalis, CDW, Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, OnCall, & BCN as the primary Point of Contact for the business.Supported business agendas and goals such as a global ERP (Microsoft AX) rollout in the Azure cloud.Developed a high-level framework for SOX and GDPR compliance.Worked closely with security auditors to provide accurate data and fix compliance issues.

Maintain a global networking infrastructure as the lead network architect for a 1.7 billion-dollar holdings corporation in the manufacturing market. Tasked with the design and implementation of new and old network infrastructure inside of the datacenter and branch offices. Primarily worked with Palo Alto, Cisco, and Juniper technologies.Designed documented and configured site WAN, LAN, & Wireless LAN infrastructures from the ground up including the addition of a DMZ for DR and branch office sites.Troubleshot and corrected failing wireless architecture vital for SAP rollout.Upgraded sites WAN links with managed MPLS services utilizing OSPF, with sub-six-second 4G VPN failover and QOS prioritization of traffic. Standardized global IP and vlan design used for IPSec and MPLS network connectivity.Heavy focus on incorporating new business acquisition networks.Added SNMP, Netflow and Alerting throughout the network increasing global transparency.Worked to establish and maintain close relationships with multiple venders sales and engineering teams; Cisco, Sentinel, Netrix, Comcast, Sprint, AT&T, Level 3, & Juniper as the primary Point of Contact for the business.

Configured, monitored, maintained and troubleshot a multi-area OSPF Network, utilizing a 10gig fiber multisite infrastructure, site-to-site VPNs, multihomed BGP, and multicast for a high-frequency financial trading environment. Primarily worked with Cisco and Extreme Networks technologies.Redesigned Network Time Protocol implementation requiring millisecond accuracy.Reconfigured and extended the life of the camera systems, biometric fingerprinting, and the physical security management controller.Performed Colocation Datacenter audits on LAN and WAN network infrastructure reducing OpEx.Configured Multiarea-OSPF and BGP WAN migrations.Documented LAN and WAN infrastructure while working with ISP's at Cross Connection or Meet-Me datacenters.

Served overseas as a member of the United States Air Force stationed in Spangdahlem, Germany. Provided base-wide security and police functions, protecting personnel and resources. Controlled state-of-the-art alarm and camera systems and dispatched police patrols to enforce base-wide rules and regulations. First responder to emergency situations, protecting lives in extreme stress environments. Wrote and organized police reports utilizing the FBI's internal database.Member of Operation Enduring Freedom deployed to Saudi Arabia Eskan Village in 2007.Assisted the United States Secret Service in protecting President George W. Bush and Air Force One. Member of an elite joint-force team, to operate and evaluate advanced security systems for the United States Military.Selected for promotion to Non-Commissioned Officer grade E-5 Staff Sergeant before being Honorably discharged.