Cisco Network Engineer Resume Sample

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Jack Senzhe

Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco networks built, secured and kept running

+254 20 555 0701
linkedin.com/in/jack-senzhe-network

Cisco network engineer with nine years designing, deploying and supporting Cisco networks for enterprises in Nairobi. Builds and runs routing, switching, firewall and wireless infrastructure on Cisco platforms, keeping networks fast, secure and available. Led a network upgrade and segmentation that improved performance and security across the estate. Configures routers, switches, ASA/Firepower firewalls and wireless, troubleshoots complex faults, automates with scripting, and monitors and secures the network. Strong on both deep Cisco expertise and the wider infrastructure and security the role demands. Calm during outages and methodical on design and change. CCNP-certified and working toward CCIE. Looking for a Cisco network-engineer or senior-network role with an organisation running serious Cisco infrastructure.

LocationNairobi, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
GenderMale
Notice Period1 month
Date of Birth1992-09-19
Work Experience
(April 2016 to Present)10 years & 4 months

Nairobi Enterprise Networks - Nairobi, Kenya

Cisco Network Engineer

Design, deploy and support all the Cisco routing, the switching, the firewall and wireless infrastructure.
Led a network upgrade and segmentation that improved performance and security across the estate.
Configure all the routers, all the switches, all the ASA/Firepower firewalls and all the wireless networks.
Troubleshoot all the complex network faults and lead very calmly during all the major outages.
Automate the configuration and then monitor and fully secure the whole network estate every day.
Document the whole network and then support and mentor all the junior engineers day to day.
(August 2013 to March 2016)2 years & 8 months

East Africa IT Solutions - Nairobi, Kenya

Network Engineer

Configured and supported all the Cisco routing, the switching and the firewalls.
Delivered all the network deployments and the migrations for the business clients.
Built up the advanced skills working toward full CCNP-level expertise there.
Gained the CCNP certification and then a full Cisco network-engineer role.
(June 2010 to July 2013)3 years & 2 months

East Africa IT Solutions - Nairobi, Kenya

Network Support Technician

Worked in network support configuring and fixing the switches and the routers.
Learned the routing, the switching and how the networks fit together.
Built up the networking grounding that network engineering is built on.
Then earned the move into a full network-engineer role from there.
Education
(September 2009 to June 2013)3 years & 10 months

University of Nairobi

BSc in Computer Networks - Computer Networks

Networking degree covering routing, switching, security and infrastructure, with an industry placement year. The placement led directly into Cisco networking. Built the technical foundation the role requires.
(January 2016 to August 2016)8 months

Cisco

Cisco CCNP Enterprise Certification - Networking

Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification covering advanced routing, switching and network troubleshooting. It formalised the Cisco expertise used daily. Applied directly to network design and escalated support.
Network Refresh & Segmentation

Network Refresh & Segmentation

Cisco Network Engineer (January 2018 to December 2018)

Led a network refresh and segmentation across the enterprise estate, redesigning routing, switching and firewall policy, which improved both performance and security and made the network easier to manage.

SD-WAN & Wireless Rollout

Cisco Network Engineer (January 2020 to September 2020)

Rolled out SD-WAN and a refreshed wireless network across multiple sites, improving the link resilience and the coverage so the branches got faster, more reliable connectivity.
Highlights

Upgrade and segmentation

Led a network upgrade and segmentation that improved performance and security across the estate. Segmenting the network limited risk while making it faster to manage.

Calm in outages

Stays methodical and leads the response when the network is down and the business waits. A calm, structured lead restores service faster than panic.
Languages

English

Full Professional Proficiency

Swahili

Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Certifications

Cisco CCNP Enterprise

Cisco (August 2016 to Present)

Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification covering advanced routing, switching and network troubleshooting. It formalised the Cisco expertise used daily. Applied directly to network design and escalated support.

Network Security & Automation

Cisco (April 2019 to Present)

Certification in network security and automation covering firewalls, segmentation and scripting. It supports the security hardening and the configuration automation done across the network estate.
Personal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Composure
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliability
  • Methodical Approach
Technical Skills
  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • Network Design
  • Firewalls (ASA/Firepower)
  • Wireless Networking
  • Network Security
  • Segmentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Network Automation
  • Monitoring
  • BGP / OSPF
Activities & Interests

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