Computer System Architect

Bryant E. Andrews
2417 Arthur MacArthur
San Pedro, Ca 90731
Cell number: (310) 819-7214
Email [email protected]
Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI current
Professional Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) CSCO10028464
Foundry Certified Network Engineer (FNCNE) certification #1737
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) MCP#1342954
CompTIA Security Plus (Security +) COMP001005284864
Education:
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Webster University
Computer and Information Science (B.S.), University of Maryland University College
Information System Technology (A.S.), Community College of the Air Force
Professional Experience: Technical leadership, managerial oversight of personnel, project
management. Telecommunication Systems and Network Engineering with over 15 years of
experience in Information Systems Technology, providing network infrastructure design, and
implementation solutions for integrating enterprise networks. Configures, maintains and
troubleshoots Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 2012
R2 server, Exchange 2013,Cisco Unified Call Manger, Brocade and Juniper routers, switches
and VoIP networks.
Work History:
Dec 2017 – Present Northrop Grumman: Senior Principal Computer System Architect
Designs, configures, implements, secures, and monitors systems based on unique customer
requirements. Writes and follows System Security Plans, virtualization using VMWare and
Windows Hyper-V, configures Cisco routers and Switches, configures Windows 2019 Server,
Red-Hat 8, hardens small computers and provides analytics to ensure systems are compliant
with network security protocols.
June 2017 – Dec 2017 Intelligent Waves: Senior Network Engineer
Provided support of routed and switched network that included maintenance of several
network encryptors. Painstakingly reviewed current customer network infrastructure and
corrected all discovered errors for configuration. Wrote disaster recovery plan for system
recovery and provided training for incoming personnel.
May 2015 – June 2017 Millennium Space Systems: Senior Computer Systems Architect
Designed, procured, implemented, configured, and monitored all aspects of Millennium’s
Classified networks. Created several virtualized environments using VMWare and Windows
Hyper-V, Cisco routers switches and network encryptors that supported the company’s entire
classified network infrastructure. Migrated company from a physical server environment to
entirely Virtual environment. Configured Dell Storage Area Network solution and designed a
Group Policy Based solution that improved over security by allowing only approved access

and mapping to file shares based on clearance that also hid all other exiting shares.
September 2014 – May 2015 General Dynamics: Systems Architect-Network Engineer
Worked with U.S. Air Force in Los Angeles. Oversaw the monitoring, design and
troubleshooting of Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade routers and switches. Reviewed configuration
of current network infrastructure and configured all new assets. Configures cryptographic
equipment and maintained inventory of equipment for over 1,000 node networks. Aided in
design of program network that supported 1,500 users along with installing the agreed upon
solution.
July 2013 – June 2014 L-3 Stratis Network Engineer
Supported Special Operation Forces Command Afghanistan planed coordinated and
implemented system compliance with all theater wide routers and switches. Configured Cisco
3560, 3570, 6524 routers and switches, GRE tunneling, voice VLANs, ACLs, for SIPR, NIPR
and CENTRIX networks. Manages and configures Solar Winds network map, Cisco Secure
and creates network diagrams for all three enclaves. Provided QoS for Voice network and
VTC support for three separate and distinct networks. Implemented 802.1x (port-based
network access) that greatly improved security while joining the network. Travelled to outline
sites to support, configure, and troubleshoot issues with network access and expansion.

July 2012 – March 2013 IZ Technologies Lead Network Systems Architect
Planned coordinated, designed, secured, and implemented network equipment and computer
software in support of a deployed network infrastructure for the United States Marine Corp
network, Combat Outpost (COP) Shukvani, Afghanistan. Worked directly for Afghanistan
Country Lead and provided 24/7 coverage of 2,000 deployed users. Utilizing Cisco network
6509, 3550 NMEs and3750s using EIGRP, SVIs, and multilayer switching. Performed fault
isolation using Solar Winds software and Wire Shark. Troubleshot all issues with Micro
TACLANE KG-175Ds and Harris Wireless Radios for 13 Wireless Point to Point (WPPL)
connections. Performed port security on all access switches and EIGRP authentication for all
routed devices. Configured VLANs to support VoIP networks, troubleshot and ensured quality
of service for clarity of sound.
July 2011 – July 2012 Raytheon Senior Network Engineer
Supported CENTRIX network for Camp Leatherneck and throughout several Marine locations
in Afghanistan. Managed 2,000 user network consisting of 200 Cisco routers and switches
(6509s, 3550s and 3750) and all KG-175D TACLANES routed and switched network.
Performs upgrades for TACLANEs, routers, switches, provided Visio network drawings and
end to upgrade solutions for all current and future requirements for CENTRIX network.
Troubleshot, configured and aided in design of EIGRP and Virtual Switching System (VSS),
SVI and multilayer switched network. Updated Solar Winds network maps to reflect adds,
changes and deletes that allowed accurate fault detection and isolation. Created network
diagrams using MS Visio for routed, switch and TACLANE network. Provided monthly
training and continuity documentation to customer. Maintained Cisco Unified Call Manager.
August 2010 – April 2011 DRS-TSI Senior Systems and Network Architect
Designed, procured, and implemented solutions that supported over 200 users and 200
nodes (Windows Vista) with network infrastructure consisting of Cisco routers and switches
(3550s and 4000 series routers). Troubleshot, configured and installed service packs, security

patches, IOS upgrades for Windows 2008 server, Cisco routers and switches.
Performed network analysis using Sniffer Pro and Solar Winds for network management.
Installed, configured, and maintained Riverbed Steele Head WAN accelerator as well as
TACLANE 175s in support of 100 node SIPRNet and 60 node CENTRIX networks.
Configured Cisco Voice phones using Call Manager 8.0 and voice VLANS.
March 2010 – August 2010 General Dynamic Senior Network Architect
Managed, supervised, and maintained routed and switched network in support of a war
gaming system (JCATS)for the Ministry of Defense War College, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Conducted site survey for the installation of new 300 user network infrastructure consisting of
Cisco routers and switches. Configured, installed, troubleshot and drew network drawings for
all network components. Also provided training to support personnel that provided a better
understanding of troubleshooting and implementation of current and new network
configuration.
Nov 2008 –Nov 2009 Northrop Grumman Senior Network Engineer
Planed, coordinated, designed secured and installed Cisco 6500 series routers for two Area
Distribution Nodes (A.D.N) in support of the U.S. Army’s classified and unclassified network.
Created topical network diagrams using Visio and AutoCAD performed customer supervised
system acceptance testing for all installed equipment necessary for transport and delivery of
secure data to end users and connected nodes which supported voice and data networks for
Camp Victory, Iraq. Configured all security requirements to include access-lists, disabling of
unused ports and ensured current and approved IOS software. Meticulously diagramed all
aspects of network for conception to final acceptance.
December 2007 – Nov 2008 General Dynamics Senior Systems/Network Architect
Sole Systems Manager that provided support to the Office of Military Cooperation of the U.S.
Embassy in Kuwait. Planned, coordinated and implemented technical solutions for Windows
2003 Active Directory infrastructure, Cisco routers, switches, Pair Gain modems, TACLANEs
175s, Windows 2000 desktop support and network printers. Supported several geographically
separated units throughout Kuwait. Worked closely with Embassy and IT support staff.
Created plans and implementation guide lines that allowed for the imaging of 100 new
computers using Symantec Ghost 8.2, responsible for Windows 2000 domain controllers,
DNS, DHCP, file and Exchange server. Configured all back ups using native Windows
backup software. Configured, backed up 10 cisco routers and switches located at 5 separate
off sites. Configured Certificate based security server for the to ensure secure access.
March 2007 – Oct 2007 L3 Communications: Lead IT Services Manager
Directly reported to the JSOFT-P operations Director for all operations in the Philippines.
Managed a team of 20 administrators, coordinated and implemented all requirements related
to the successful completion of the customer’s mission. Also provided engineering support
and worked to improve the capabilities of the network and streamlined solution down to its
logical conclusion. Created network diagrams, monthly reports and recommendations per
customer requirements. Coordinated network requirements for three geographically
separated sites. Designed and implemented all updates and new network, software, and
equipment requirements.
September 2004 – March 2007 Siemens, Pte Ltd, Okinawa, Japan: Senior Network
Engineer

Served as the overall Project Manager and Network Designer for the U.S. Army’s effort to
technical refresh for three geographically separated Army sites. Managed, coordinated,
configured, tested, created network drawings and implemented $2.6M of Foundry routers and
switches upgraded for Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization (I3MP) Program.
After successful systems acceptance was asked and served as Resident Systems Support
Specialist (RS3) for the three locations.

Hardware: Cisco Routers and Switches (IOS 12.0 and later) 7200, 6500,3500, 3550, 2600,
2511, 2500, Cisco Pix 501, 515, Foundry Routers and Switches 8000, 9600, 4000, 2402, Pair
Gain Modems, CSU/DSU, TACLANE, KG-175, hubs, UPS, ADSL modems. Juniper switches
EX4200.
Network-Protocols: BGP, EIGRP, IGRP, OSPF, RIP, MLS, ISL, Dot1q, VRRP, VLAN, HSRP,
NAT, TACACS +, DNS, DHCP, WINS, SNMP, PIM and IPV4/6, Sniffer Pro and Ethereal,
Windows Server 2008/2012 and Windows 7 Pro/Home, Unix, MySQL, Oracle 9i, Perl, C++,
Visio, AutoCAD, CUCM and Cisco Works
Installation Experience:
Ethernet, GigE, layer 2/3/4 routing and switching, T1/E1, PPP, ATM LANE, native ATM, ATM,
classic IPV4 sub netting, Frame-Relay, Remote Dial Up, VPN, DSL (HDSL, ADSL), VoIP,
Cisco Works, Cisco Secure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Ether channeling.