Jacob Kauthen
Stafford,VA
Summary
Professional network specialist prepared for this role. Experienced in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs. Reliable with skills in network security, infrastructure management, and performance optimization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Katmai Government Services
11.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a comprehensive network overhaul, including 15 switches, routers, firewall, and integrating two top-secret network feeds to enhance security and operational efficiency.
- Managed the deployment and configuration of advanced firewall security systems, ensuring robust protection for sensitive and classified data streams within the organization.
- Designed, implemented, and optimized enterprise-level network infrastructure, enhancing data flow, minimizing downtime, and improving overall performance across the entire commercial network.
- Administered and maintained two high-security, top-secret network feeds, ensuring compliance with strict government regulations and guaranteeing data integrity and confidentiality.
- Provided ongoing network troubleshooting, diagnosing complex issues and ensuring the seamless operation of the organization’s entire network infrastructure.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
Network Administrator
US Navy
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Performed daily system monitoring of the network.
- Reported and addressed network irregularities and performance issues.
- Maintained documentation regarding all changes made to the network infrastructure.
- Installed and validated software updates to support secure operations on all devices connected to the network.
- Monitored system performance metrics to ensure optimal throughput levels.
- Performed system backups and restores as required.
- Resolved hardware issues including replacing parts as necessary.
- Configured routers, switches for LANs.
- Proactive monitoring and adjustment of virtualized systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided technical support for Linux-based systems including troubleshooting of server applications and hardware issues.
- Performed highly strategic and advanced training scenarios utilizing Battle Force tactical trainer for resulting in effective coordinated team training on board.
Education
No Degree -
Pikes Peak Community College
Littleton, CONo Degree -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CONo Degree -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Network configuration
- LAN switching technologies
- Layer-2/3 protocols
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Network security systems
- Network device monitoring
- Wide area network optimization
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Firewall functionality
- Cisco switching expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Cisco
- Network Security
- Problem Resolution
- Storage Area Network
- Taclanes
- VMware
- Battle Force Tactical Training
- Leadership
- Network repair and maintenance
Accomplishments
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal - one of a select few to receive this award for exceptional commitment and contribution.
- Battle Effectiveness Award - Awarded annually to ships who display the highest conditions of preparedness and capabilities for wartime readiness.
- Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist – Specialized accommodation for having attained professional expertise and proficiency, qualifying for service in the surface community aboard a ship.
- Work Center Supervisor – Lead a team of 4 Individuals tracking man hours for maintenance and repairs.
- Implemented a robust multi-layered security architecture across switches, routers, firewalls, and internal systems.
Certification
- CompTIA Network +
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Aegis BL9A Tech
- Battle Force Tactical Trainer Operator
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Network Engineer
Katmai Government Services
11.2024 - Current
Network Administrator
US Navy
04.2020 - 11.2024
No Degree -
Pikes Peak Community College
No Degree -
Arapahoe Community College
No Degree -
Western Governors University
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