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•Provide technical oversight and analysis during the design of the HQ consolidation LAN/WAN infrastructure•Review and provide recommendations on technical documentation provided by the contractors to the customer•Design and document the HQ building’s cable plant •Design and document an internal cellular boost network for the new HQ building •Design and document the HQ building’s Local Area Network both wired and wireless utilizing industry standards and best practices

ECS Federal May 2019 to Present (USS SECURE) Sr. Network EngineerUS Navy •Create detailed documentation for network architecture and end-user configuration instruction. •Facilitate the acquisition of hardware, software, and licensing, as needed.•Configure, install, support and maintain network hardware and software infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Sets up user accounts, permissions and passwords. •Monitor network usage, ensuring that all network equipment complies with industry and DoD standards.•Analyze and resolve faults, ranging from major network outage to lesser degradation.•Undertake routine preventative measures and maintain and monitor network security and ensure corporate security compliance.•Plan and implement future IT development projects and conduct project work.

ECS Federal May 2018 to November 2018 (EPA) Sr. Network Engineer/Environmental Protection Agency•Researched NIST 800-53 controls and guidelines for the creation of the EPA OARM System Security Plan (SSP) •Researched and completed a Configuration Management Plan•Review, evaluate, and recommend action for change requests and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms)•Deployment and operation of COTS tools used to support security assessments•Participate and lead Technical Exchange Meetings with the government Program Management Office (PMO)•Design, build, and operate virtualized test environments used to simulate commercial service provider systems prior to onsite assessment

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)•Provided technical oversight and analysis during the design of the initial HQ consolidation LAN/WAN infrastructure•Reviewed deliverables from the ITIP contractor on behalf of TSA and approve, disapprove or make recommendations as needed•Troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues as they arise•Provided technical oversight and analysis during the design of a wireless solution for TSA•Provided technical oversight and analysis during the LAN upgrade planning for TSA•Provide operational status reports daily and weekly to the customer•Provide potential solutions and recommendations for network related issues to the customer for their review based on monitoring the network and utilizing industry best practices•Manage the Security and Network team personnel

•Review and recommend changes to site VoIP deployment packages – recommended changes consisted of; equipment, pricing, cabling and configuration considerations •Managed and coordinated VoIP site deployments for the IRS•Created a System Security Plan (SSP) for the ASC Communications Division Voice Lab •Designed a Cisco multicast paging system using Singlewire InformaCast

STRATIS (Storage Retrieval Automated Tracking Integrated System)•Managed the CGI and subcontractor personnel in direct support of the SMU daily operations •Created QA controls which decreased Denials and Shipping discrepancies thereby increasing the SMU’s efficiency in getting much needed equipment to the warfighter•Provided training and support on the STRATIS application to the deployed Marines •Created reports and documentation for different target audiences and their levels of knowledge•Designed and maintained the STRATIS wireless network consisting of Air Fortress APs and 50 wireless clients•Implemented a Configuration Management process to ensure issues are tracked, tested and documented prior to implementing on the production Database systems•Patched and maintained the STRATIS Server infrastructure to include; a VMware virtualization solution consisting of Red Hat servers, an Oracle 11g database and Windows 2003 servers•Managed the Local Area Network Infrastructure to include; power distribution, data wiring and cooling requirements•Designed, Configured and Implemented the STRATIS satellite network for uploading of the STRATIS database •Advised the Camp Leatherneck S-6 in administering the Base VoIP and Data LAN infrastructure•Created and oversaw the complete lifecycle for the STRATIS retrograde project which consisted of moving approximately 2 million dollars worth of equipment from Afghanistan to the United Sates •Assisted in the planning of retrograding all USMC storage assets from Afghanistan to the United States consisting of over 30 million dollars in inventory•Utilized Retina scanning engine to ensure all systems are compliant with DoD IA policies

•Managed the daily operations for CGI and subcontractor personnel consisting of Information Assurance, Network Infrastructure, Windows 2003/2008 Server and Service Desk teams in direct support of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command•Researched, Tested and Integrated new solutions for the MCRC Enterprise network to include; Firewall and Virtual Private Network, Network Monitoring, Web filtering and VPN over MPLS solutions•Designed and upgraded the Tandberg Management Suite to the Cisco TelePresence Management Suite•Performed resource management and risk analysis for all ongoing and future projects •Maintained the Voice and Data networks for the MCRC Enterprise Network •Performed performance and salary reviews for CGI personnel•Member of the Change Control Board which oversaw all change requests •Created a timeline and transition path to migrate MCRC’s VPN solution from an ATT MIS to MPLS backbone•Managed multiple Firewall suites to include; FortiGate 1240B and Cisco’s ASA Firewall suite 5505, 5520 and 5540 series•Utilized Wire Shark network sniffer to help track and resolve issues •Performed hardware and software upgrades for Cisco 4507R, 3750 series switches and Cisco ASR and ISR series routers•Utilized Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) for first Hop Redundancy Protocols•Interfaced with the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to troubleshoot circuit and routing protocol issues (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) •Provided guidance and assistance in implementing Security Technical Information Guide (STIG) configurations to the MCRC Enterprise network •Utilized Remedy as the Enterprise Incident Management tool to track and manage network issues

Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Command (MCNOSC)•Maintained the operability of the Marine Network Operations and Security Center (MCNOSC) Active Directory services and Exchange enterprise network •Collaborated with internal sections within the MCNOSC to ensure that all Operational Directives are met and all Enterprise services are compliant with DoD security mandates •Maintained the Hawaii detachment's NetApp infrastructure•Utilized VMware virtualization to provide redundancy and resource load balancing•Utilized Enterprise service controls to ensure appropriate use of current resources and planning for future growth•Collaborated with external vendors to plan for relocation of all Hawaii Detachment's Active Directory services and WAN circuits•Utilized Remedy to update and track network incidents

•Managed a Network/Systems Administrator and Helpdesk team consisting of approximately 15 personnel during daily operations •Provided reports to customers of differing levels of knowledge explaining; issues, processes or projects•Member of the Change Control Board (CCB) to ensure change requests were adequately designed, documented and tested prior to implementation•Maintained MCRC’s Polycom MGC 50 for Voice and Video over IP conferencing •Designed, implemented and maintained MCRC’s new VoIP and Video conferencing solution providing IP, ISDN and mixed conferencing•Configure, test and implement Layer-2 and Layer-3 devices and protocols, including Ether Channeling, VTP, VLAN, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP •Designed and Implemented MCRC's External and Internal Security zones utilizing Cisco PIX and ASA devices.•Implemented Cisco Security Manager (CSM) as MCRC's centralized Network Security management suite.•Designed the IP addressing and naming standards for the MCRC Enterprise network •Designed MCRC's monitoring Solution utilizing Cisco's Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS) and Solarwind's ORION •Created a Configuration Identification process consisting of the starting baseline for the network systems and data traffic flow to be used to identify future issues as the network matured •Designed MCRC’s Data Center to include; rack layouts, power requirements/distribution and cooling solution•Designed MCRC’s dynamic VPN solution utilizing CAC authentication •Utilized Remedy to update and track network incidents•Designed MCRC’s Very Small Site Design (VSSD), a hardware VPN solution that included approximately 1600 sites located throughout the US, implemented QA controls in the form of design and configuration documentation to ensure that each 5505 when shipped was properly configured •Worked with remote onsite technicians in getting circuits operational for the VSSD transition

•Configure, deploy, and implement Layer-2 and Layer-3 devices and protocols, including core-class switches and routers (Cisco 6513, 7206, 4507R).•Configured and implemented the Cisco Access Control Server, created documentation for turnover of user management to the Service Desk •Integrated and maintained Orion Performance Monitor to provide network performance, availability, and efficiency statistics utilizing SNMP traps •Configured and maintained an ATM/ISDN WAN infrastructure•Designed and integrated the classified VoIP and Video Teleconferencing network utilizing a Polycom MGC 100, Adtran and Tandberg/Cisco end units over multiple IP Wide Area Network connections •Designed and implemented the Low Latency Queuing QoS solution to ensure VoIP and Video calls were not degraded due to network congestion •Implemented proper Configuration Controls to ensure changes were documented and approved prior to execution •Designed LAN infrastructures at various sites to include 3750, 3560 and 2950 series switches•Designed communication closets and wiring distribution facilities for multiple sites to include; racks, cabinets, ladder raceway, grounding and equipment power requirements

•Configured, deployed, and implemented Layer-2 and Layer-3 devices and protocols, including core-class switches and routers (Cisco 6500 & 7500).•Provide administration, maintenance, upgrades, and modernization for network assets.•Designed ACF’s Data Center to include; cable infrastructure, rack layout, power and heat dissipation requirements•Designed and deployed VPN solutions for 300 users throughout the U.S•Designed and planned the WAN and LAN infrastructures, supporting 2,000 end-users in eleven sites located throughout the U. S.•Provided guidance on network security policies and implementation•Administered the project planning, procurement, and physical deployment of WAN and LAN assets.• Administered the implementation, operation and control of leased circuits, including multi-point ATM and frame-relay.•Monitored and evaluated the performance, availability, and efficiency of the WAN/LAN• Responded to tier-3 escalations as needed• Prepared and maintained network documentation for the physical and logical aspects of the network.•Provided general assistance and support for server, application, and Web administrators, when appropriate.

•Responsible for the design, upgrade, and implementation of new network infrastructures•Controlled multimillion dollar inventory of all IT assets•Supervised a team that taught a 6-month course for Communication Officers to include, operating systems, PC hardware, Network design and Architecture, Cisco Systems and TCP/IP•Interfaced with senior leadership to create new and ensure current processes in place were aligned with their needs•Prepared final reports for the managing staff detailing processes, training site issues/resolutions, and future recommendations•Designed and maintained encrypted networks using KG-84A, KG-84C, and KG-194A’s•Created and put in place a step-by-step process for deploying a tactical communications COC which could be implemented by any Marine