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Senior Network Project Engineer — 10+ years of MSP infrastructure, security, and cloud expertise

500+
Projects Delivered
10+
Years Experience
99.9%
Cutover Uptime
$800K
Max Project Value

Experience

Senior Project Network Engineer
Dec 2019 — Present
Cyber Advisors • Maple Grove, MN
  • Led 500+ multi-phase network and systems infrastructure projects for clients across healthcare, finance, government, manufacturing, and retail sectors ranging from $20K–$800K in value
  • Conducted in-depth troubleshooting, assessments, and gap analyses for prospective and existing clients, delivering detailed reports and roadmaps
  • Mentored junior engineers and led cross-functional teams (vendors and client IT staff) on large-scale migrations, including data center to cloud transitions
  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycles: requirements gathering, architecture design, proof-of-concept testing, implementation, cutover planning, and post-project optimization
  • Built and delivered automation solutions for network management and security controls including ZTNA, SD-WAN, and Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Provided technical consulting and project scoping in partnership with account managers and executive teams
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation, network diagrams (Visio), and change management records for audit compliance and knowledge transfer
  • Served as the primary Network & Security Assessment Engineer for 50+ businesses, delivering comprehensive reports and executing recommended changes
  • Collaborated with vCISO team to implement security changes across 50+ client environments, maintaining audit compliance and security posture
  • Delivered projects averaging 15% under budget while maintaining 99.9% uptime during cutovers
Onsite Network Engineer
Jan 2018 — Dec 2019
Cyber Advisors • Maple Grove, MN
  • Served as dedicated single-client systems and network engineer for a 1,000+ employee business
  • Managed day-to-day network, server, security, and endpoint infrastructure for all on-premise, remote data center, and cloud systems
  • Collaborated with programming teams to build back-end and front-end infrastructure and application delivery for in-house systems
  • Built service desk from the ground up, implementing a new ticketing system, asset management, and ITIL processes that improved SLA compliance
  • Proposed, budgeted, and implemented VDI technology, syslog and automation technology, and deep-packet inspection remote proxy for company-wide migration
Service Desk Administrator
Oct 2015 — Jan 2018
Cyber Advisors • Maple Grove, MN
  • Served as point of contact and liaison for incoming helpdesk tickets
  • Provided remote and on-site support for Windows desktops/laptops, Office 365, Active Directory, email, VPN connectivity, printer troubleshooting, and basic network issues using ConnectWise, Bomgar, and Auvik
  • Consistently ranked #1 on team for client satisfaction and KPI performance every quarter
  • Assisted with client onboarding/offboarding, user setup, device imaging, software deployment, and basic security configurations
  • Participated in on-call rotation for after-hours support, maintaining 99% uptime for critical client systems
Helpdesk Associate
Feb 2014 — Oct 2015
Corporate Technologies • Eden Prairie, MN
  • Managed call flow and responded to technical support needs of customers
  • Resolved customer issues using a variety of diagnostic tools
  • Performed nightly backups and Windows server updates for 400+ MSP clients, ensuring zero unplanned downtime during maintenance windows

Skills

Network Security
Next-Gen FirewallsZero-Trust SecurityNACVPNEDR / MDRDLPSOCSIEMSOARThreat HuntingIncident ResponseNetwork ForensicsVulnerability ManagementCompliance & Auditing
Networking
SD-WANNetwork AutomationDynamic RoutingSwitchingTCP / IPVoIPBGPOSPFQoSVLAN
Infrastructure & Cloud
Datacenter ModernizationCloud ArchitectureMicrosoft InfrastructureVirtual Server InfrastructureBackup & Disaster RecoveryVDIActive DirectoryOffice 365
Fortinet Ecosystem
FortiGateFortiManagerFortiAnalyzerFortiSwitchFortiAPZTNASD-WAN ArchitectureFortiClient EMS
Project Management
End-to-End LifecycleArchitecture DesignGap AnalysisChange ManagementNetwork Diagrams (Visio)ITILTechnical ConsultingTeam Mentorship
Tools & Platforms
ConnectWise ManageConnectWise AutomateBomgarAuvikSplunkMicrosoft SentinelCrowdStrike FalconVisio

Certifications

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist

Fortinet Training Institute
FortiGate Enterprise Administrator • SD-WAN Architecture
Active through 2029

Fortinet Certified Professional

Fortinet Training Institute
FortiGate Administrator • FortiManager
Active through 2029

Education

Associate of Science — Computer Science

Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Graduated May 2012

Bachelor of Arts — Music Theory & Saxophone

New Song School of Music
Graduated November 2010

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