Are you looking for an experienced, reliable network expert to handle a critical upgrade, troubleshoot an outage, or secure your infrastructure?
I am a U.S. Army Veteran and independent 1099 IT contractor with over 15 years of hands-on experience. I specialize in designing, configuring, hardening, and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks. I also bring a robust background in systems administration, giving you a full-stack engineer who can bridge the gap between network infrastructure and server environments.
Available for short-term projects, network emergencies, upgrades, site migrations, and ongoing on-call support.
🛠️ CORE NETWORK EXPERTISE
🟢 Routing & Switching: Cisco (ISR routers, UCS chassis), Juniper (SRX, EX series), Dell (N-series), Ubiquiti UniFi. Proficient in OSPF, VLANs, QoS, multicast routing, and ACLs.
🟢 Network Security & Firewalls: Palo Alto Networks (PA-850), SonicWall. Expert in implementing GlobalProtect VPN, SAML-based MFA, RADIUS centralized authentication, and MAC filtering/captive portals.
🟢 Infrastructure & Cabling: Comprehensive Layer 1 troubleshooting across fiber optic, RF, serial, Ethernet, and SATCOM data paths.
💼 COMPLIANCE & HARDENING EXPERIENCEDeep familiarity with DISA STIG compliance protocols, ACAS/Tenable vulnerability scanning, and cybersecurity remediation.
🚀 WHY HIRE ME AS A 1099 CONTRACTOR?
🟢 Zero Overhead: No benefits, PTO, or long-term employment commitments required. You only pay for the exact engineering hours or project milestones you need.
🟢 Battle-Tested Reliability: Proven ability to work under high pressure, from corporate data centers to military tactical networks overseas.
🟢 Clear Documentation: I don't just fix the network; I document the topology and changes so your team can maintain it easily.
🟢 Whether you need a switch stack configured, a firewall secured with MFA, or a network performance bottleneck solved, I can deliver immediate results.
Contact me today via Craigslist relay with your project details, and let’s discuss how I can help your business stay securely connected.