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Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

Supported the post- Covid-19 return to the office efforts for USDOJ staff through network infrastructure upgrades and overhauls to include:● Develop configuration strategies and select the best to meet customer and other technical constraints● Configure and deploy network hardware● Secure the network infrastructure with technical, physical and logical controls including vulnerability management and patching● Maintain network security and configurations and documentation as requirements evolve● Review proposed new network LAN and WAN designs, including firewall rule modifications, for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing network infrastructure● Perform software upgrades to network devices and related network support applications● Troubleshoot network and application issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools● Provide authoritative advice to other specialists in areas including system security as well as training for junior operations staff● Support network unblock validation testing and domain whitelisting● Manage Cisco Wireless network refresh and improvement by migrating wireless authentication from TACACS to Cisco ISE policy-based authentication, migration to FlexConnect groups and hardware swaps for WLCs and WAPs● Supported network troubleshooting of new and existing Secret Compartmentalized Information Facilities (SCIFs) including GDIT TACLANE KG-175D S and TS encryption devices, as well as GDIT Sectera vIPer phones● Trained junior engineers in typical network dutiesSupported hardware and software:● Cisco FirePower Next Generation Security Appliances● Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) ● Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 2.3-3.2 ● Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.3-3.10● Cisco Catalyst 3000, 4000, 6000 and 9000 series switches● F5 BigIP 10000 series Load Balancers

Reston, Virginia, Us

Supported the post- Covid-19 return to the office efforts for USDOJ staff through network infrastructure upgrades and overhauls to include:● Develop configuration strategies and select the best to meet customer and other technical constraints● Configure and deploy network hardware● Secure the network infrastructure with technical, physical and logical controls including vulnerability management and patching● Maintain network security and configurations and documentation as requirements evolve● Review proposed new network LAN and WAN designs, including firewall rule modifications, for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing network infrastructure● Perform software upgrades to network devices and related network support applications● Troubleshoot network and application issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools● Provide authoritative advice to other specialists in areas including system security as well as training for junior operations staff● Support network unblock validation testing and domain whitelisting● Manage Cisco Wireless network refresh and improvement by migrating wireless authentication from TACACS to Cisco ISE policy-based authentication, migration to FlexConnect groups and hardware swaps for WLCs and WAPs● Supported network troubleshooting of new and existing Secret Compartmentalized Information Facilities (SCIFs) including GDIT TACLANE KG-175D S and TS encryption devices, as well as GDIT Sectera vIPer phones● Trained junior engineers in typical network dutiesSupported hardware and software:● Cisco FirePower Next Generation Security Appliances● Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) ● Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 2.3-3.2 ● Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.3-3.10● Cisco Catalyst 3000, 4000, 6000 and 9000 series switches● F5 BigIP 10000 series Load Balancers

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

As part of a team, full life-cycle of networks supporting US Census Bureau from collecting requirements to designing networks, to supporting purchasing efforts, receiving, configuring and deploying hardware, securing the networks, working with Security Analysts to develop documentation supporting Authority to Operate (ATOs), maintaining network security and configurations as requirements evolve, providing training for junior operations staff, and decommission networks up to backing up configuration to text files for subsequent review and factory defaulting network components for final disposition.Hardware/OSes supported:Cisco FirePower Next Generation Security AppliancesCisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Cisco Prime InfrastructureCisco Nexus 9000 series data center switchesCisco 4000 series Integrated Services Router (ISR) branch routersCisco Catalyst 3800 and 9300 series branch/access switchesCisco ASR 1000 series Aggregated Services routersF5 BigIP 10000 series Load Balancers

Rockville, Md, Us

Work in concert with a team to develop, implement, troubleshoot and maintain networks in support for the USCB 2020 Decennial Program including the development of requirements, developing a bill of materials, and constructing an IP plan for data centers, as well as designing and building a highly-redundant network topology for the contractor location from a pre-purchased bill of materials.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Development and testing of virtual data center for USAF unit deployments in accordance with USAF requirements. Performed STIGing of hardware and software in accordance with customer needs. Developed build procedures and verified for use by USAF units in the form of Technical Orders. Performed verification testing of engineering suite for delivery of mass production. Developed and demonstrated successful First Article, Functional and Production test procedures.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Led a team of 14 Tier 1 and 2 Network Operations Engineers in monitoring, triage, escalation, and reporting on data and services network components for a network of 20,000 users and 600 remote offices and 22+ backbone sites in a 24/7 environment for an federal client. Served as primary Tier 3 escalation point for network devices and circuit issues. Wrote SOPs and training manuals for engineering staff and non-technical staff alike. Increased SLA performance statistics from non-performance to 100% compliance within the first month, and kept up SLA performance by the team for 10 consecutive months.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Honed Cisco IOS understanding and became skilled with Cisco 3000 and 4000 platform switches. Became adept at upgrading Cisco Catalyst switches and routers with up-to-date IOS images. Planned and implemented changes of existing field office sites’ network design from a flat network to a hierarchal topology. Implemented changes to switches and routers to accommodate changing infrastructure needs, including vlan routing, port-channels, etc. Provided technical assistance for onsite staff to replace out-of-date and faulty routers and switches with current equipment. Provided tier two assistance to the NOC engineers. Wrote and analyzed reports regarding network performance metrics on a weekly and monthly basis. Prepared for CCNP certification.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Honed Cisco IOS understanding and became skilled with Cisco 3000 and 4000 platform switches. Became adept at upgrading Cisco Catalyst switches and routers with up-to-date IOS images. Planned and implemented changes of existing field office sites’ network design from a flat network to a hierarchal topology. Implemented changes to switches and routers to accommodate changing infrastructure needs, including vlan routing, port-channels, etc. Provided technical assistance for onsite staff to replace out-of-date and faulty routers and switches with current equipment. Provided tier two assistance to the NOC engineers. Prepared for CCNA and CCNP certifications.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Developed a familiarity with Cisco IOS, Cisco 800, 1861, 2600, 2800, and 7206 series routers and Cisco Catalyst 2960 series switches. Learned to build, configure and troubleshoot serial and Ethernet interfaces, according to the clients' specifications. Interfaced with multiple service providers in troubleshooting issues within the carrier networks in relation to faulty data circuits. Interfaced with end users and customers in verifying their needs are being satisfied with relation to their network connectivity.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Developed a familiarity with Unix-based operating systems and created a company intranet site. Became familiar with process improvement through company's ongoing CMMI assessments. Took on role of company-wide Configuration Manager, as well as Testing Manager, and Technical Lead on a Drupal based intranet site project. Participated in Collocation of IT infrastructure of Comtech HQ. Troubleshooting for internet connectivity for remote federal worksites including Federal Occupational Health as well as connectivity for Comtech local LAN. Configuration of Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Unity Voice Mail system. Performed duties as LAN Admin for Comtech HQ. Gained experience with Zenoss network monitoring tools. Troubleshooting Deltek GCS Premier accounting software. Part of the team that moved company IT infrastructure from old to new office.

Leonardtown, Md, Us

Interfaced with state agencies to collect and report student data accurately in a timely manner. Created reports and queries to verify the accuracy of data reported. Generated lists of errors of which school staff needs to correct and documentation detailing how to correct said data. Interfaced with ITS staff and vendor to streamline report generation process and correct programming errors of such reports. Improved existing documentation on data input procedures where current documentation is ambiguous. Became thoroughly versed in the needs of the end user with respect to state reporting. Generated error checking templates that have been implemented by the Maryland State Reporting team. Taught myself SQL for use with Cognos ReportNet and Microsoft SQL Server.

Collaborated with and managed teams of technicians to accomplish various tasks. These tasks include preparing, installing and maintaining, computer, network, telephone, audio-visual, and security systems in all of the 26 plus schools and offices. Installed physical connections for several sites, including CAT 5, CAT5e, and CAT 6 in TIA/EIA 568A and TIA/EIA 568B, as well as on-premises single-mode fiber. Configuration of PBX-based telephone systems.

Assisted in all phases of the operations, including preparing of contracts, scheduling of rental units, unit inspections and maintenance supervision. Additionally responsible for the implementation and customization of the company's computer based accounting system.