Senior Network Administrator

• Nov 2022 - Present

Lead Senior Network Administrator

• Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

• Learn new technologies and applications to determine if they would better the overall efficiency of the 53rd CSS network.• Configure and Implement new hardware and applications, with detailed documentation for future administration by trained personnel.• Installed, configured, and administered Cisco and Fortigate switches, routers, and firewalls• Installed and configured KG-175 D/G taclanes and managed with GEMOne software• Maintained Fortigate firewalls based on PPS • Worked with Network Lead to plan and implement BGP for redundant routes from multiple locations across the country.• Implement Solarwinds monitoring software using Network Performance Monitor, and Network Configuration Manager Show less

Tech Services Lead/Senior Network Administrator

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

• Lead the Tech Services Team, including all IT functions, in a tech refresh and upgrade to more modern infrastructure.• Lead team in implementing a new backup strategy using Veeam software.• Increased productivity on local help desk functions including answered calls percentage as well as closed/completed tickets times.• Wrote standard operating procedures for the IT department based on SOX requirements• Managed hardware and software purchases and implementations.

Senior Network Administrator

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

• Learn new technologies and applications to determine if they would better the overall efficiency of the network.• Configure and Implement new hardware and applications, with detailed documentation for future administration by trained personnel.• Installed, configured and administered Cisco and Fortigate switches, routers, and firewalls• Installed and configured KG-175 D/G taclanes and managed with GEMOne software• Maintained Fortigate firewalls based on PPS • Worked with Network Lead to plan and implement BGP for redundant routes from multiple locations across the country.• Implement Solarwinds monitoring software using Network Performance Monitor, and Network Configuration Manager Show less

Senior Network Administrator

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

• Learn new technologies and applications to determine if they would better the overall efficiency of the network. • Configure and Implement new hardware and applications, with detailed documentation for future administration by trained personnel. • Installed, configured and administered Cisco and Fortigate switches, routers, and firewalls, and also Vyatta virtual routers. • Installed and configured KG-175 D/G taclanes • Maintained Fortigate firewall based on PPS • Worked with Network Lead to plan and implement BGP for redundant routes from multiple locations across the country. Show less

Senior Network Administrator

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

• Support over 6000 users with access to Ft. Rucker network • Installed and administered What’sUp Gold to monitor over 500 total network devices with SNMPv3 • Maintain HP Data Protector Backup/Restore Scheduling and verified with routine monthly restore tests • Maintain Cisco, Nortel, and Brocade switches and routers throughout network architecture • Tested planned and unplanned Cluster Server and EVA failover to COOP site. • Configured various Taclane KG175 • Support over 6000 users with access to Ft. Rucker network • Installed and administered What’sUp Gold to monitor over 500 total network devices with SNMPv3 • Maintain HP Data Protector Backup/Restore Scheduling and verified with routine monthly restore tests • Maintain Cisco, Nortel, and Brocade switches and routers throughout network architecture • Tested planned and unplanned Cluster Server and EVA failover to COOP site. • Configured various Taclane KG175

Network Administrator

• Feb 2010 - Apr 2014

• Support over 6000 users with access to Ft. Rucker network • Installed and administered What’sUp Gold to monitor over 500 total network devices with SNMPv3 • Maintain HP Data Protector Backup/Restore Scheduling and verified with routine monthly restore tests • Maintain Cisco, Nortel, and Brocade switches and routers throughout network architecture • Tested planned and unplanned Cluster Server and EVA failover to COOP site. • Configured various Taclane KG175 • Support over 6000 users with access to Ft. Rucker network • Installed and administered What’sUp Gold to monitor over 500 total network devices with SNMPv3 • Maintain HP Data Protector Backup/Restore Scheduling and verified with routine monthly restore tests • Maintain Cisco, Nortel, and Brocade switches and routers throughout network architecture • Tested planned and unplanned Cluster Server and EVA failover to COOP site. • Configured various Taclane KG175

Infrastructure Manager

• Dec 2007 - Feb 2010

Plan, configure, administrate, troubleshoot, and document the Pemco WAN Provide direct network operating system support. Provide support and assistance as requested Manage electronic mail accounts, global address mailing lists, IP addresses lists, IP address and DNS; provides web services and secure web, dial-in and Virtual Private Network remote and site-to-site access Ensure restorable full backups on the contractor responsible server systems and the Data Information Bases; Monitors network performance and net work security measures. Perform analysis, planning and design of LAN architecture. Operate and maintain network servers, routers, firewalls, hubs and other networking equipment. Perform network backups, file restores, and testing. Provide Level III Help Desk Support. Experience in operating and maintaining routers and switches. Add, delete and modify user accounts and permissions. Show less

Network Administrator

• May 2006 - Dec 2007

• Support over 6000 users with access to Ft. Rucker network • Maintain Cisco, Nortel, and Brocade switches and routers throughout network architecture • Tested planned and unplanned Cluster Server and EVA failover to COOP site • Configured various Taclane KG175 • Support over 6000 users with access to Ft. Rucker network • Maintain Cisco, Nortel, and Brocade switches and routers throughout network architecture • Tested planned and unplanned Cluster Server and EVA failover to COOP site • Configured various Taclane KG175

Network Administrator

• Jan 2004 - May 2006

Plan, configure, administrate, troubleshoot, and document the Pemco LAN Provide direct network operating system support. Provide support and assistance as requested Manage electronic mail accounts, global address mailing lists, IP addresses lists, IP address and DNS; provides web services and secure web, dial-in and Virtual Private Network remote access Ensure restorable full backups on the contractor responsible server systems and the Data Information Bases; Monitors network performance and net work security measures. Perform analysis, planning and design of LAN architecture. Operate and maintain network servers, routers, firewalls, hubs and other networking equipment. Perform network backups, file restores, and testing. Provide Level III Help Desk Support. Experience in operating and maintaining routers and switches. Add, delete and modify user accounts and permissions. Show less

System Administrator

• Jul 2001 - Dec 2003

Diagnose and repair all hardware issues dealing with computers, monitors, printers, scanners, facsimiles & related peripherals. Display and use working knowledge of all operating systems, electrical & mechanical functions of computers along with related devices. Correspond and work with customers to insure all data is backed up or stored in a secure location before repairing any hard drive issues. Work with customers on current configurations & problems dealing with equipment errors. Communicate and work with shop supervisor on tasks that need to be accomplished and tasks that have been accomplished as needed. Show less