• Collaborate with team members to manage multiple data centers in an Active/Active configuration supporting over 400 financial institutions• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Gitlab to deploy cloud and on-premise resources• Lead projects to enhance network infrastructure and improve resiliency• Use Python and other tools to automate repeatable tasks• Perform root cause analysis of network outages and implement improvements to reduce future incidents• Install, configure, and support ASAs, Cisco Firepower Management Center, and FTD appliances• Responsible for managing Cisco routing, switching, and wireless solutions• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot F5 LTM and GTM appliances• Audit network devices to ensure they are up-to-date and perform upgrades as needed• Configure and utilize network tools including Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch), LogicMonitor, ThousandEyes, and Splunk to identify and troubleshoot network issues• Utilize agile methodology using a scrum framework to manage projects• Develop and deploy services in Cloudflare including load balancers, firewalls, and DNS• Continually create, update, and organize network diagrams and knowledge base

• Designed, built, and supported three highly secure geo-redundant data centers• Partnered with IT Security to mitigate risk and help define security policies• Created and maintained accurate network diagrams and documentation for planning and training purposes• Managed network monitoring tools to gain enhanced visibility into network metrics and performance issues• Configured and supported VPN tunnels for customer and site-to-site traffic• Designed and maintained network infrastructure in CI/CD environment• Worked closely with the DevOps team to identify network requirements• Planned and conducted failover testing to ensure highest possible uptime• Troubleshot network issues in a virtual containerized environment• Participated in annual audits to maintain security accreditation• Designed internet solution employing dual ISPs for customer VPN traffic• Installed and configured HSM for key management inside data center• Promoted from Senior to Staff Network Engineer within first year

• Supported and maintained six data centers around the country• Responsible for network systems planning, design, and support• Developed and updated detailed network documentation and diagrams• Identified root causes of outages and coordinated corrective action in a timely fashion• Recommended network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance• Implemented network changes as requested from various lines of business• Configured and maintained VPN solutions for remote access• Utilized network management tools to identify network outages and worked with various vendors for resolution

• Provided advanced network troubleshooting in a fully redundant data center• Analyzed network to ensure adequate bandwidth for business needs• Implemented configurations on switches, firewalls, and load balancers based on customer requirements• Provided on-call support services• Utilized protocol analyzers to help troubleshoot network problems

• Served as primary technical resource on all networking projects for a 128 site nationwide government network• Designed and deployed MPLS/DMVPN WAN when new Job Corps centers were added and existing centers required upgrades• Worked closely with the Technical Assistance Center to resolve high-level network issues• Built and maintained multiple SolarWinds Orion servers to support 5,000+ nodes and 11,000+ elements• Traveled to remote sites as needed to build out new networks• Worked with individual centers to troubleshoot circuit problems and install new circuits • Documented network problems and resolutions for future reference• Promoted to lead position responsible for supervision of three telecommunications staff members• Provided training to junior network administrator

• Worked on a team to design and build a secure statewide WAN to support a client/server environment• Monitored, managed, and tuned network devices to ensure high service availability and performance levels were achieved• Installed, configured, tested, and troubleshot all DPS routers, switches, and firewalls on LAN and WAN networks• Utilized protocol analyzers to help troubleshoot network problems• Created and assigned VLANs on core network switching devices• Installed and configured PIX firewalls, IDS devices, and VPN tunnels• Participated in management of the DPS network management database• Issued static IP addresses and hostnames to devices on the DPS network• Performed on-call duties to address network issues• Installed, configured, and managed multiple network management tools

• Managed the day-to-day IT operations of a local non-profit agency• Administered multiple Windows servers and Windows 2000/XP workstations• Converted Windows NT network to Windows 2003 network• Merged multiple networks, both Novell and Windows, into one network• Upgraded agency's servers as needed• Developed scripts to run under active directory when users logged on• Troubleshot and resolved system and/or LAN problems• Provided technical support for agency's employees• Trained new users on various applications including: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, MIP, TDH Connect, and Medisoft • Recommended new hardware, software, and vendors to management to ensure that the agency's IT infrastructure remained up-to-date• Defined and performed system backups and recovery procedures• Recommended and developed plans for systems development and operations• Assisted with designing and updating the agency's website