Kyle J. Ward has over 10 years of experience in network engineering, including designing and implementing network infrastructure for military installations. He has expertise with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and Aruba networking equipment as well as security protocols like DISA STIG. His responsibilities have included network design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and project coordination. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management as well as certifications in CCNA, JNCIS-ENT, Security+, and network security training.
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