Bradford Kelly
System & Network Engineer @ IBM
About
Information Technology professional with over 17+ years of experience. Possess extensive knowledge and comprehensive background in wide a variety of Information systems. Accomplished measurable results as a manager and has extensive experience in leadership roles. Career supported by B.S. of Business studies in Computer Information Technology.
United States
Round Hill
Information Technology & Services
Azure VNets, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vault, Azure Active Directory, Powershell, Azure CLI, ExpressRoute, Azure Portal, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Cloud Architecture, Azure Policy, IP addressing and subnetting, Network design and planning, Logical segmentation and routing, Problem-solving and attention to detail, IEEE 802.11 wireless standards, Wi-Fi security protocols (WEP, WPA2, WPA3), 802.1X authentication & RADIUS integration
Experience

System & Network Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Designed, implemented, and managed robust network infrastructures, including routers, switches, and firewalls, significantly enhancing system performance and security. The role involved administering both Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring high availability and efficient operations. I monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations. · • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network configurations. · • Implement and maintain security protocols to safeguard the network and system data. · • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and deploy new technologies. · • Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures. · • Provide technical support and training to staff regarding network and system usage. · • Conduct regular system backups and disaster recovery planning. · • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance network and system performance.

Principal Network Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Delivering exceptional customer service while providing comprehensive technical support for computer systems, hardware, and software. Possesses a proven ability to promptly respond to inquiries, proficiently run diagnostic programs, isolate issues, and implement effective solutions. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in problem-solving and delivering optimal technical assistance across multiple initiatives. · Managed and ensured the operational efficiency of NIPR, SIPR, JWICs, SAPs, and transport networks, supporting daily operations and mission-critical requirements. · Developed and executed an infrastructure plan for IT systems, demonstrating strategic planning and foresight in technology development. · Conducted reconciliations of NIST 800-53v5 controls to maintain a low residual risk security posture, highlighting a commitment to robust security measures. · Coordinated and deployed new workstations, printers, scanners, and peripheral equipment, ensuring seamless mission support and operational readiness. · Provided IT/AV support for multi-level conferences, showcasing versatility in managing technical aspects of diverse events

Senior System Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Oversaw the design, delivery, enhancement, and recapitalization of a multi-site environment leveraging Routers, Firewalls, VPNs, Cloud and associated technologies/services. Managed the network infrastructure service provisioning of the backbones, CANs/LANs, Core Access Controls and VLANs. · Performed technical assessments of a service provider’s proposed solutions to ensure they fulfill the customer’s requirements · Tracked, documented, and communicated observations associated with the service provider’s solution implementation from a cost, schedule, and performance oversight perspective · Strategically assessed the customer’s vision and needs to seek opportunities to influence and improve service delivery quality · Supported the integration of network technologies with other IT domains, such as cloud computing, client/server implementations, Big Data analysis, Quality of Service management, IT resiliency, and Continuity of Operations · Coordinated activities with IT portfolio managers, policy leads, resource managers, and program managers · Ensured meeting coordination, scope clarity, policy compliance, and alignment with strategic objectives · Captured, documented, and presented analysis process, findings, and project statuses to decision makers

NETWORK INTEGRATIONS MANAGER
Greenville, Texas, United States
Managed five-man team conducting quality control checks on going Air Force contracts and open projects ensuring systems were meeting contract specifications and requirements. Managed a $14M budget while leading Military and Civilian liaisons missions, directing 10 KTRs over 180 days and 6K man hours. • Managed $900K equipment account and conducted 100% inventory on 377 mission critical equipment ensuring 19 aircraft being delivered to 4 major commands and 2 United States Allies. • Trained 20+ personnel on multiple Air Force ISR capabilities enhancing tactical systems analysis by 50% • Conducted final test procedures on military network upgrades resulting in the execution of a $14M resource contract

NETWORK OPERATIONS (NETOPS) TECHNICIAN
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Enabler to 14-member team at selectively manned national-level joint organization headquarters. Directly supports O&M of $55M+/12K sq-ft. Manages maintenance of 38 WANs/2K circuits/41K network devices; delivers service ISO 700 sites/8.5K warfighters. Delivers warfighting tools to 70K+ worldwide customers; implements streamlined network service to NRO IT baseline system. • Spotted $2.5M asset reutilization project, deactivating 55 circuits and reutilizing 45 devices resulting in three existing mission networks having improved operations • Led $57K project upgrading firmware on 63 assets resulting in the elimination of daily updates of 126 circuits allowing for the reduction of over 350 duty of work per year • Led a secure terminal validation resulting in the reallocation of 50 unused COMSEC items saving $125K of procurement costs

CLIENT SERVICE CENTER TECHNICIAN
Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Maintained 2K devices, 36 circuits, 21 enclaves & 12 feeds for 5 ISR platforms. Provided client-level info technical support for Distributed Ground Station-4 signals and imagery intel mission operations. •Provided first-level triage for multi-million-dollar weapon systems & multi-level technical support for Gp resources across ten buildings •Supervised 458 customer actions and coordinated 361 service interruptions

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISOR
Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Maintained 2K devices, 36 circuits, 21 enclaves & 12 feeds for 5 ISR platforms. Provided client-level info technical support for Distributed Ground Station-4 signals and imagery intel mission operations. • Provided first-level triage for multi-million-dollar weapon systems & multi-level technical support for Gp resources across ten buildings • Supervised 458 customer actions and coordinated 361 service interruptions Operated and maintained 8 networks, 500 mission systems, 91 servers, 2K devices & 21 independent enclaves for a 300+ personnel organization. Coordinated with government contractors, allied partners and outside agencies supporting the organizations daily requirements. • Enabled 1.3K intelligence missions resulting in 42K targets being captured or killed including t 3 high valued individuals allowing the US military to avoid 10 terror plots • Installed NSAnet/4K ft fiber in new 24/7 military intelligence operations center directly effecting operations in two continents • Linked $640K system allowing 80 U-2 analysts being operations ready crushing a quarterly goal in just 7 weeks resulting in a 250% mission surge

CLIENT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
RAF Molesworth, Untied Kingdom
Provided customer service for 11 organizations supporting over 2500 customers and provided telephone service for 3 organizations with 300+ personnel and 11 tenant units. • Propelled number of certified personnel from 18/40 to 40/40 in < 3 weeks • Led 4-man cable restoration project; replaced fiber/copper cabling—assured continued network operations 300+ personnel organization • Led 35+ major projects resulting in service repairs and increased services for 5+ organizations effecting over 15K+ personnel
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