Sample Network Architect Resume

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Objective: A Network Architect position that demands proficiency in enterprise design, security and implementation of enterprise and data center networks. Education 1991 Barnes Business School, Denver, Colorado - A.S. Business Management 1999 University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado - Computer Information Systems Professional Certification 2001 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2001 Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) 2003 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 2003 Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) 2004 Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) 2004 Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP) 2005 Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) 2005 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Experience Sr. Principal Architect, Public Sector U.S. Department of Defense NMCI, Consultant, 02/2006-Present Projects include enhancements to existing BAN/LAN core, designing BGP load sharing and failover capability, as well as various lifecycle replacement and capacity upgrades throughout the network. Design and plan network engineering modernizations for the enterprise network. Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Ensure that all projects include engineering solutions that meet current architectural standards, responsible for maintaining and raising our technical standards by mentoring and reviewing the work of other engineers.

Lead Engineer for Riverbed WANX design and network implementation. Provides reports regarding effectiveness of penetration tests and risk assessments and makes recommendations for risk mitigation. Interface with COI-user community to defining end security.

Sr. Enterprise Architect U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration, Consultant Public Sector, 01/2004-02/2006 Projects include, US-VISIT, Electronic Security Surveillance, Alien Flight Student Program, and Threat Imaging Projection also HHS and "ESS" ITSC network integration design. Designed and built Multi-Client interconnecting network for both government and commercial clients. Construed security operating guidelines and security zone matrix. Designed accepted firewall solution and configuration for the US-VISIT pilot site, using Sidewinder G2 and Cisco PIX technologies. Provide application security polices architecture, implementation guidance, compliance, and process definition. Engineered load balancing architecture using BIG IP "F5", designed SSL offsite web-based VPN architecture using F5 Firepass.

Consultant iTechnologies Inc., Commercial, Cisco Solutions Architect 01/2003-12/2003 Support all aspects of WAN network infrastructure in a 24 x 7 NOC environment. Configured and managed Cisco access layer routers, Lucent CBX switches, and Juniper M40 core routers. Responsible for continuous availability of data network services, including training and serving as Lead Support point. Designed and implemented point-to-point WAN Frame Relay over ATM access and multiple VPNs using TCP/IP. Created, developed, and deployed NetScreen, SonicWALL, PIX and Linux-based firewall solutions for various clients. Created internal security group, developed working procedures, and developed security templates for network routers. Provided mentoring and training to the network operating center "NOC" engineering community on complex technical issues.

Consultant iTechnologies Inc. Commercial, Cisco WAN Engineer 02/1999-01/2001 Support for all aspects of managing and maintaining corporate LAN/WAN environment. Developed performance monitoring solution with Inter-exchange IP network. Configured Cisco (7200, 7500, 4000, 2600) routers, Cisco (6500, 2550, 2900) switches and Cisco PIX (515, 520, 535) firewalls. In this role evaluated multiple vendor products specific to enterprise and WAN network requirements for multiple datacenter sites. Provided feedback and purchase recommendation to upper management.

Professional Training

CCDA Boot Camp CCENT e-Camp CCNA Boot Camp CCDP e-Camp CCNP e-Camp CCIE Routing and Switching Mock Labs Boot Camp CCIE Routing and Switching Prep Boot Camp CCIE Security Boot Camp Firewall Intrusion Prevention Systems Firewall Service Module Firewall Specialist Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention Systems v6.0 Cisco Network and Host IPS Cisco Router Security Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks v4.0 Cisco Security Accelerated

Data Center Design, Implementation/Integration, Capacity Planning, Strategic Planning (processing potential, storage, bandwidth requirements, power and cooling demand) to improve efficiency and reduce costs/increase ROI with business process improvement experience --Manage, create and encourage collaboration between internal data center teams and outside client or contract software developers --Site/System optimization (analyze site loads and consolidation or expansion of specific site systems that show spiking or under utilization) --Tier 1-4 data center design: fault tolerant systems with redundant component capability, power, HVAC/CRAC, uplink connections with a constant balance of risk vs. cost assessment; N, N+1, 2N considered for each aspect of the data center --Data Center Greening-reducing power consumption with intelligent system optimization (transformer reduction, server utilization optimization) strategic physical location (load balancing vs. local redundancy, geographic location consideration for power and cooling requirments) and modern cooling techniques-hot/cold air containment retrofits for increased server density and power efficiency, outside air introduction analysis, slab floor vs. raised floor, ceiling plenum analysis, fan-less cooling systems (liquid cooled rack systems-close coupled cooling systems), overprovisioning investigation; Hot aisle containment with chimney retrofits and ceiling modifications; CFM demand matching, with final goal of efficiency optimization and removal of hot spots --Security--CCTV, biometric access controls --Fire suppression systems-various requirments experience with each jursidiction/country --Cable managment-cable raceway design in conjuction with fire suppression systems, security systems while maintaining maximum throughput --Site Migrations-logical transfers with DNS change and physical equipment transport with custom disaster recovery plans and risk mitigation planning, application migrations with zero downtime/99.99% uptime ("four nines")

--Technical design, planning/forecasting, System Optimization/Integration, implementation, security, and future forecasting of complex, multiphase Data Center/Cloud infrastructure, operations and migration projects --Technical presentations to clients, executive level staff and sales team support