MARIO TURNER

484 JENNIFER LANE DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022

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IT PROFESSIONAL
NETWORK ANALYST/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR│NETWORK ENGINEER│OSP TECHNICIAN

Accomplished IT professional with an 8+ year background in network engineering, security, project

management, and effective oversight of major migrations, upgrades and installation. Strong work ethic
and discipline earned from proud service to the US Air Force. Dynamic and results -centered IT
professional with a record of innovative technical support for a range of networking and security
challenges. Excels at identifying and implementing cost-effective solutions. Lifelong learner, passionate in
continuous improvement and providing leading edge resources to exceed expectations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Network Operations • Multi-site Network Administration • Network Security • Root Cause Analysis
Router Configuration • Problem Solving and Troubleshooting • Configuration Management
3rd Party Vendor Relations • Compliance • Client Relations • Communications • Mentoring
Team Leadership • Systems Administration • Systems Integration/Upgrading

TECHNICAL SNAPSHOT

Operating Systems: Windows 7 Standard and Enterprise, Windows 8 Standard and Enterprise, Windows 2008 R2
Standard and Enterprise (DSCC versions), Cisco ACS 5.0.0.46,
Storage Tools: Thinklogical, SAN, iSCSI
Security Tools: Palo Alto NGFW, McAfee, IPS, IDS, Full Packet Capture
Networking Tools: Cisco, Acutel-Lucent, IP routing, Switching, Layer 2 and Layer 3 Network Devices
Networking Protocols: BGP, MPLS, HTTP, HTTPS, V-Wire, TCP/IP Protocols
Configuration Management Software: MS Windows Sysprep, (Super-Agent Distributed Repository) SADR servers
Network Monitoring Software: WhatsUpGold, SolarWinds, GigaMon Taps, HP Third Party Switch, NetQOS, CACTI,
SPLUNK,
Database Management: Dell R Series, SQL Server 2008 R2
Virtualization Tools: HBSS, Blade Severs, VMware, Hyper-V

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Network+ Certified, A+ Certified, Security+ Certified, Cisco CCNA Certified, Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gray Link Technologies• 2020-2021

LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER, Montgomery, AL • 2020-2021
Serve as Lead Network Engineer for NIPRNet Base Boundary Modernization (NBBM). Gray Link Technologies (GLT) at
Maxwell Air force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama/310 Samford Village Court. #600, Auburn, Alabama 36830
Responsible for upgrading the current base network security boundary by tech refreshing or eliminating devices the
vendors deem to be End of Life (EOL), removing network bottlenecks by establishing redundant 10Gigabit data links
between the base core nodes, network security boundary, and Service Delivery Point (SDP) routers. In addition to
removing network bottlenecks the new architecture aids in streamlining traffic by removing additional network
hops/layers and preparing the base for a full integration into the Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) Multi-protocol
Label Switching (MPLS) AFNET Network

Responsibilities include:
 Tasked with migrating current Air Force (AF) bases to support new 10gig fully redundant infrastructure, tech
refreshing and eliminating old & unsupportable network equipment, and addressing AF wide bottleneck issues
 Weekly meetings with base, mission critical, and PMO personnel to achieve project milestones leading up to NBBM
Upgrade
 Performing individual base specific site surveys, identify unique critical base missions and programs, and establishing
migration plan
 Create Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) for systematic and detailed documentation and planning
 Interpret, modify, and convert existing router, L2/L3 switching configurations to adhere to AF NBBM standards
  Perform after hours Authorized Service Interruptions to migrate Army posts during non-peak hours
 Ensure seamless integration and interoperability between the NBBM Upgrade and the Base Area Network (BAN)
 Install and configure dual Cisco SDP routers and Stacked-Wise-Virtual Link (SVL) connected Cisco L3 Catalyst
Switches, dual Palo Alto Firewalls, dual Gigamon Smart Taps, and dual Cisco L2 Catalyst Switches

Booz Allen Hamilton • 2018-Present

NETWORK ENGINEER, Montgomery, AL • 2018-Present
Serve as Network Engineer for ENFAAS Phase II. Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) at Maxwell Air force Base-Gunter Annex,
Alabama/8650 Minnie Brown Road, Montgomery Alabama 36117.
Responsible for upgrading and making configuration changes to all Palo Alto Firewalls, Proxies, Service Delivery Point
Routers, Service Delivery Point Switch Stacks, and DMZ Switches
Serve as Network Design Engineer/Project Coordinator for Next Generation Air Force Boundary Upgrade. Booz Allen
Hamilton (BAH)Lexington Massachusetts Hanscom AFB.

Responsibilities include:
 Configure 26 NOS operated NIPR and SIPR Service Delivery Points (SDP). IAW ENFAAS Project Guidelines
 Configure 561st operated Internal Router. IAW ENFAAS Project Guidelines
 Configure 83rd operated SDP Switch Stack (SDPSW) IAW ENFAAS Project Guidelines
 Configure Palo Alto Application Based Firewall IAW ENFAAS Project Guidelines
 Configure 26 NOS operated DNS Servers IAW ENFAAS Project Guidelines
 Special projects as assigned. Such as: ENFAAS Deployment/Employment, 3 RD PARTY Switch Upgrade, and
various other AFNET and JRSS Projects

 IAW with the ENFAAS Project, performed updates to all APC Gigamon Gigavue-2404 devices (to version
11.0.29) to bring the device into compatibility
with the browser used at the 33 Network Warfare Squadron (NSW) such that full web access is available.
 Responsible for designing and planning the next iteration of technology for the Air Force Network to address
the growing customer base, latency, and bandwidth limitations
 Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection
 Implementing design in test lab to conduct testing of network design to ensure stability and integrity
 Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options
 Maintaining technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection
and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports
on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Cyber Defenses INC • 2017-2018

NETWORK ANALYST, Gunter Annex, AL • 2017-2018
Serve as router team operator for the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) at Maxwell Air force Base-Gunter
Annex, Alabama.
Responsible for maintaining, operating, defending, and managing over 250+ Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router
(NIPR) and 300+ Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Service Delivery Point (SDP) routers.
Responsible for working with other organizations such as Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Integrated
Network Operations and Security Centers (I-NOSC) to ensure availability of network resources to customers.
Responsibilities include:
 Configure and maintain 26 NOS operated NIPR and SIPR Service Delivery Points (SDP). Configured/installed
 Configure and maintain the AF common user Virtual Private Network (AFVPN)
 Configure and maintain the AF Voiceover Secure Internet Protocol (VoSIP)
 Special projects as assigned. Such as: SDP Modernization, ENFAAS Deployment/Employment, Gateway
Sundown, and various other AFNET and JRSS Projects.

General Dynamics Information Technology, US and Afghanistan locations • 2014-2017

SYSTEM ENGINEER, Needham, MA • 2014-Present
Leveraged over 8 years in proactive technical support at the US Air Force to rapidly adjust to a civilian role with top
tier industry leader General Dynamics. Supported major projects including test installation at Hanscom Air Force Base
(MA) and ENFAAS Installation/UAT at Andrews AFB (MD). Spearheaded network configuration, installation, and
maintenance of diverse network/access control systems for 20+ installations across the US.
 Ensured DoD and corporate protocol are followed in monitoring/management of the Non-Secure Internet
Protocol Router Network.
 Configured/installed NMS Server (Dell PowerEdge R420 with (2) 300GB hard drives hosting WhatsUpGold Software).
 Configured/maintained SQL Database Server (Dell PowerEdge R420 with (4) 300GB hard drives hosting SQL
2008 R2 on MS 2008 R2 OS).
 Configured/maintained Cisco 1121 Secure Access Control System for the Combat Information Transport
System and test procedure red lines. Configured Palo Alto NEXGEN Firewall, HP switch, and Gigamon Taps.

SENIOR FIELD TECHNICIAN II, Advanced Information Systems, Mobile, AL • 2013-2014

Promoted from a TelCom Tech role to oversee network device troubleshooting, status update of multiple systems for
Stage Testing, and overall network security (IPS, IDS, Checkpoint Firewall). Installed IP video surveillance software
(VMS, ECS, Windows).
 Performed required updates, remediation, and analysis for TSCE equipment as well as LAN architecture
configuration (Cisco and Acutel-Lucent Switches, Thinklogical VX-40 routers, iSCSI Network attached Storage
Devices, Secure Video Servers, email servers, network devices).
 Maintained Digital Input/Output Devices, Fiber Extenders, Transmitters and Receivers.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN, Kandahar, Afghanistan •2011-2013
Provided on-site technical leadership within a secure military installation (large-scale PBX/LAN/WAN),
installing/maintaining/testing/ repairing voice, data, and video services as well as advanced fiber optic and copper
cable systems. Ensured DoD, BICSI, NEC and industry quality standards, serving as an engineering liaison. Performed
Moves, Adds & Changes, OSP/ISP cable routing/termination (Cat-5e, Cat-6, fiber, coax). Terminated copper and fiber
cables (RJ-11, RJ-45, ST, SC, LC).
 Planned, routed, installed, and tested ISP cabling, terminating at fiber patch panels, analog, digital, copper
patch panels, and MDF/IDF locations.
 Installed overhead cable rack systems, grounding and lightning protection systems.
 Performed routing, termination, and testing of comprehensive Premise Wiring installations, including 50um
multi-mode fiber-to-the-desktop (OLAN).
 Installed systems of conduit, ducting, manholes, and handholes, pulling copper and fiber optic cables through
the system. Spliced outside plant copper and fusion-splicing fiber optic cable.
 Multi-tasked to also operate heavy equipment for OSP construction (Backhoe, Grader, Cable Reel Truck, Ditch
Witch, Bobcat, Forklift).
 Analyzed engineering documentation (SOW, LOW, Task Instructions, AutoCAD drawings). Annotating red-line
changes to engineering drawings, to be updated with AutoCAD 2012.
 Rapidly learned and utilized 3M 710 splicing system and Fujikura FSM-60S Arc Fusion Splicer.
 Tested single- and multi-mode fiber optic and UTP copper cables (AFL M200 OTDR, Fluke 177 Digital
Multimeter, Fluke DTX-1800 Cable Analyzer, Fluke TS44 Pro Test Set).

US Air Force, US and Iraq locations • 2006-2011

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN
Championed expert installation/testing/maintenance/repair of voice, data (SIPR, NIPR), VOIP and VOSIP services at
the largest US Air Force installation in Iraq. Ensured completion of work orders via Remedy. Oversaw major
equipment installation inside customer premises, ITN/JDNs, Telecommunication Rooms and Central Office Switch/MDF
locations. Used Cisco Works and Remote Administration.
 Deployed voice, data, video, and cryptographic devices in fixed and tactical environments.
 Performed effective and efficient preventive maintenance on data switch equipment (mostly Cisco-based).
 Ensured the highest levels of security, supervising permissions, access, and port security.
 Installed, spliced, and terminated ISP and OSP cabling. Routed, terminated, and tested copper/fiber optic cables.

CYBER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS JOURNEYMAN, National Guard, Montgomery, AL • 2008-2011

Supported POTS, ISDN, STU/STE, and VOIP service connections to the Defense Systems Network in permanent and
deployed installations. Installed/configured network and software OSs, applications, peripherals, and input/output
devices, via the OSI networking model.
 Established best practices, standards, processes, procedures, and controls for preventative,
scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. Administered hardware, software & toll inventory.
 Performed configuration, troubleshooting, and management services to end-users for the operation,
restoration, performance, and security of information systems.
 Quickly learned Avaya Definity G3, Avaya Intuity Audix, and ITT SB-3865 tactical switches. Installed and
programmed PBX, VM, and Key Systems
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Note: Additional excellent experience with the USAF as VOICE NETWORK SPECIALIST. Details upon request.

EDUCATION
Coursework in Information Technology and Business Administration
Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL
Coursework in Information Systems
Auburn University, Montgomery, AL