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Joel Affel

@joelaffel

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Experienced Network and Security Engineer with a focus on infrastructure.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation in network engineering.

I am an experienced Cisco Certified Network and Security Engineer with a strong track record in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures. My journey in the field has equipped me with a robust skill set, enabling me to provide top-notch support and innovative solutions that enhance organizational efficiency.

Currently, I serve as the Network Engineering Lead at the National Weather Service, where I oversee the design and implementation of infrastructure and area data networks. My role involves managing network operations across multiple sites, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring optimal performance of network equipment. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development.

With a solid foundation in both technical and leadership skills, I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to contribute to an enterprise LAN/WAN environment. I am eager to take on new challenges that allow me to further develop my skills while delivering exceptional results for my team and organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Network Engineering Lead / Project Team

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Department of Commerce, National Weather Service (NOAA)

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Designed, developed, and implemented infrastructure and area data networks, including firewalls, routers, and network switches. Managed and supported optimal operation of all network infrastructure in data centers and over 120 remote sites.

Network Management Routers Firewalls LAN WAN Performance Tuning Capacity Planning

Network Engineer

Colonial Pipeline Company

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Updated IOS for Cisco devices and configured EIGRP and BGP routing protocols. Designed, configured, implemented, and managed the company's network infrastructure.

EIGRP BGP Cisco Prime Infrastructure SNMP SSH Visio

Network Engineer

CTSI – Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc.

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Configured Cisco FPR 1010 firewalls in FMC and deployed Aruba Access Points. Designed, configured, implemented, and managed network infrastructure for various clients.

Cisco Firepower TCP IP SNMP Solarwinds Lucidchart Visio

Network/NOC Engineer

The Home Depot

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Troubleshot Layer 1 to Layer 4 network issues and monitored network device health using SolarWinds. Responsible for installation, layout, and maintenance of Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.

Solarwinds Cisco Access Management Change Management OSPF EIGRP RIP BGP

NOC Support Engineer

DaovTech Design Group

May 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)

Served as the Consolidation and Co-Located Field Sites functional SME and supported project teams in the Network Team. Provided hands-on troubleshooting for complex WAN connectivity issues and configured new switches and routers for device refresh.

Change Management SOP Development Solarwinds Cisco ASA

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

BSc Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

Studied Civil Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge in both fields, preparing for a career in network and security engineering.