RICHMOND ABANKWA-KING
Hampton
Summary
Experienced network engineer and military veteran with over 8 years of expertise in routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies. Demonstrated ability in LAN and WAN design, configuration, implementation, documentation, and troubleshooting for complex network systems in DOD environments. Possessing strong communication skills, I bring a wealth of experience to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver exceptional results. I possess a secret clearance and T/S eligibility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER
MI TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
01.2025 - Current
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced routing and transport technologies, including OSPF, MPLS, L2VPN, VPWS, MACsec encryption, and Q-in-Q tunneling.
- Provide Tier III network support for LAN/WAN environments, including isolation and remediation of advanced routing, switching, and RF issues.
- Lead LAN/WAN/WLAN site surveys (pre-deployment and post-install), including RF spectrum analysis, capacity planning, and coverage validation.
- Deploy and configure Cisco WLCs, Catalyst routers/switches, and Cisco APs in alignment with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/a/ax standards.
- Work with senior engineers to refine and implement network standards, SOPs, and configuration baselines.
- Collaborate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to deliver secure and stable network solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians in survey methodology, deployment standards, and troubleshooting best practices.
- Support system upgrades, modernization projects, and baseline transitions to ensure minimal operational downtime and compliance with DoD RMF, JSIG, and DISA STIG requirements.
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
COMPUTER NEWTRK ENGINEER
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Configured, monitored, and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Collaborated with vendors on hardware upgrades, software installations, and system configurations.
- Performed troubleshooting of complex network issues.
- Provided technical support to end users on various networking-related issues.
- Developed Network Access Control solutions for secure corporate access.
- Monitored enterprise-wide network performance and identified potential areas for improvement.
- Managed virtualization platforms.
- Designed and deployed LAN and WAN solutions to customer requirements.
- Traveled to different locations to implement new technology and infrastructure solutions.
NETWORK ENGINEER II
HII
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Leads by taking responsibility for ensuring the AEGIS Tactical Local Area Network (LAN) is operational and available.
- Reports to the AWS Engineering Lead and coordinates with the CSPE, O&M Lead, Test Coordinator, and Test Director for Tactical LAN Test-related matters.
- Perform tactical LAN equipment suits, setup configurations, equipment interfaces, and data extraction requirements.
- Handle proper activation and operation of the Tactical LAN computing environment, including OE, configuration, and computer program operation, and interface with other elements.
- Serve as the Tactical LAN Network Administrator and AWS System Administrator.
- Identify and resolve Tactical LAN equipment and computer program issues.
- Analyze test results and findings as necessary for the functional tests involving the Tactical LAN.
- Analyze pre-availability baseline test packages and resolve discrepancies.
- Review ICDs, SIDs, and LARs relating to LAN.
- Review existing test procedures and recommend changes.
- Interface with equipment, In-Service Engineering Agencies (ISEA), and Software Support Activities (SSA) as required in preparation for tests.
NETWORK ENGINEER
USN/DLA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Troubleshot and resolved simple or complex issues utilizing reference materials.
- Resolved escalated customer support tickets related to networking issues promptly.
- Troubleshot LAN and WAN connectivity issues by analyzing packet capture with Wireshark.
- Maintaining technical and operational documentation and training materials for installations and configurations.
- Led the successful migration of legacy systems to modern network solutions, enhancing system performance and reducing maintenance costs.
- Deployed and maintained Cisco ISE for network policy management, facilitating dynamic and secure access control and integration with multifactor authentication systems.
- Designed and supported IP Telephony systems, including VoIP configurations, call routing, and performance optimization for over 5000+ end-users, enhancing communication efficiency and reliability.
- Configured VPNs using IPsec, GRE, and SSL protocols.
- Worked with vendors and internal support teams to update and patch the network systems infrastructure.
- Implemented advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP for complex network designs.
- Managed Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, including configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Developed security-compliant network designs aligned with industry best practices and DoD STIGs and SRGs.
- Implemented best practices regarding network security measures such as ACLs, NACLs, and VLAN segmentation.
- Successfully administered, monitored, and maintained a large-scale network infrastructure utilizing Cisco IOS and NX-OS technologies.
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
USN
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Configured, monitored, and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking devices.
- Installed new software applications on the server and configured user access permissions accordingly.
- Provided technical support to network users and troubleshot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
- Set up virtual private networks to securely connect remote users to the corporate intranet.
- Installed and performed upgrades to operating systems and other application software.
- Implemented security procedures such as antivirus protection, firewall configuration, and intrusion prevention systems.
- Identified improvement opportunities within the organization's network infrastructure design.
- Documented engineering process to drive build and configuration, testing, and deployment of networks.
- Deployed and administered Cisco Meraki solutions, leveraging cloud-based management for network optimization and ease of configuration.
- Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing environments.
- Monitoring the server and system health through the PRTG monitoring tools and responding to the alerts with proper resolution measures.
- Loaded data, installed software, and peripherals.
- Monitored network performance to determine whether adjustments needed to be made and to determine where changes needed to be made in the future.
- Tested computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.
- Implemented and maintained routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF, on Juniper routers to ensure optimal routing paths and network redundancy.
NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
VIE DE FRANCE
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Installed, configured, tested, maintained, and upgraded computer systems and network equipment.
- Deployed new PCs and laptops for users with OS installation and configuration of required applications and software.
- Assisted in the design, implementation, and management of LANs, WANs, and Wi-Fi networks.
- Diagnosed system problems and identified appropriate solutions.
- Developed and implemented IT policies, procedures, and standards for the organization.
- Monitored system performance and provided proactive maintenance services.
- Troubleshoot issues on device-specific problems, network performance, and internet connectivity.
- Performed regular system updates, patches, and backups to ensure data integrity and security.
- Assisted with IT inventory management, including hardware procurement and asset tracking.
Education
MSc - Cybersecurity Study
American Public University
02.2026
BSc - Computer Network and Cybersecurity
UMGC
01.2023
Skills
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Configuration
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Routing protocol expertise
- Network Infrastructure
- LAN
- WAN
- VLAN
- IPSEC
- TCP/IP
- Cisco IOS
- Spanning Tree
- ACL
- NAT
- EIGRP
- BGP
- MPLS
- OSPF
- HSRP
- GLBP
- VRF
- VTP
- DHCP
- L2/3 PROTOCOLS
- NX-OS
- IDS/IPS
- UDP
- VPN(SITE-SITE)
- IPAM
- VOIP
- Juniper Experience
- Cisco Catalyst
- Monitoring tools
- PRTG
- Wireshark
- SolarWinds
- Firewall
- ASA & FTD
- PALO ALTO
- Negate
- Documentation
- SNMP monitoring
- ACAS
- STIGS
- Cisco Wireless Controller 9800
- Network Management
- Cisco WAPs
- Network Antennas Cambium PTP 700
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Visio
Certification
- CompTIA SECURITY PLUS
- CYSA+
- CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE (CCNA)
- CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL (CCNP)
- AWS FUNDAMENTAL
- PCNSE Pending
Timeline
LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER
MI TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
01.2025 - Current
SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
COMPUTER NEWTRK ENGINEER
01.2025 - 07.2025
NETWORK ENGINEER II
HII
08.2023 - 01.2025
NETWORK ENGINEER
USN/DLA
08.2021 - 01.2023
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
USN
10.2016 - 08.2021
NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
VIE DE FRANCE
10.2014 - 01.2016
MSc - Cybersecurity Study
American Public University
BSc - Computer Network and Cybersecurity
UMGC