1. KYLE J. WARD
1206 Fordyce Lane
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Cell: (636) 219-6701
E-mail: kjw3385@yahoo.com
Active (DoD) Secret Clearance
SUMMARY
Experienced network engineer with leadership and hands on expertise in network design proposal and
project implementation. Roles and responsibilities include equipment inventory, device burn-in, on-site
installation, on-site configuration, troubleshooting, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides
(STIG) compliance, cable management, scheduling, and project coordination.
EXPERIENCE
Four Points Communication Services, Inc., St. Peters, MO
Network Engineer (03/2011-Present)
• Design and submit proposals for new Backbone and Critical networks
• Analyze existing network information for eleven Air Force sites
• Lead teleconference meetings to discuss projects supporting virtual teams
• Network Engineer at two military installations
• Installed a new Juniper network from an existing Cisco network and a new Brocade network from
an existing Cisco network
• Other duties include network design, perform equipment installation, implement DISA STIGs,
cutover users, cabling, troubleshooting, customer service, and develop documentation of the
network as a whole (Redlines)
• Sustainment post install support at one of the military installations assisting base personnel with
the operations and maintenance of the new Juniper network.
• Site Manager overseeing the installation crew at DISA MPLS and JRSS sites installing full spectrum
telecommunication systems.
• Perform OSP, ISP, and Networking site surveys to gather information for pre-bids and post-bid jobs
• Estimate OSP and ISP telecommunication jobs according to the Statement of Work and information
from the site survey
• Maintain and Update job knowledge by attending vendor training and workshops
• Prepared system design documents showing where power, fiber, conduit, cores, rack/cabinet, and
grounding within a building.
The Deck and Fence Store, Installation Department, Valley Park, MO
Estimator (06/2009 – 11/2010)
• Perform quantity takeoffs for decks and fences
• Coordinate with salesperson to ensure accurate job costs and scope of work
• Analyze and measure jobsites to determine if material sold will work with the layout
• Create computerized deck drawings using Auto Sketch
• Solve customer issues regarding complaints and maintain customer approval
• Apply for building permits at appropriate municipalities
2. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Missouri State University.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Cisco ID No. CSCO12508385)
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT
• CompTIA Security+ (9NXQSHN1X341CBBE)
• Networking: OSI Layers 1-3, Juniper Switching and Networks Security Bootcamp, Aruba Wireless
Bootcamp, Train New Hires
• Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Junos OS, Fabric OS, Cisco IOS, VMWARE,
What’s Up Gold, AutoCAD, Visio