Brandice Shobe

About Brandice Shobe

As a dedicated Network Engineer and cyber security professional, I’ve excelled at driving network design and management programs that support organizations around the world. I excel at building collaboration between stakeholders, fostering synergy and championing communication at all levels to support critical technology requirements.Additionally, I am a gifted leader and professional development expert, and excel at building, mentoring, and leading cross-functional teams of technology professionals that enhance the capabilities of the organization. Some of my greatest accomplishments include-Supporting network design and engineering operations of established and remote sites both domestically and internationally-Advising executive leadership on network capabilities, resource requirements, security practices, and overall technology management strategies-Managing $5M+ in critical network and technology assets.My areas of expertise include:Network Design and Installation | Network Engineering | Operations Management | Employee Training and Development | Project Management | Process Improvement | Network Security | System Implementations | Network Migration | New Technology & Asset Integration | Workflow Analysis | Strategic Operations | Stakeholder Relations

Experience

1. Network Security Engineer & Network Engineer

   Us Army

   Jan 1997 — Present

   Originally launching my career in training and operations management, I’ve dedicated the last 11+ years of my career delivering exceptional network engineering and security solutions for the U.S. Army. I excel at advising strategic leadership on strategic network and technology programs, ensuring that network design, installation, operation, and maintenance are conducted in accordance with the highest standards regarding security and performance. I excel at leading teams of cross-functional technology experts that develop and deploy solutions to commonplace and extremely sensitive issues in established, new, and remote locations. Some of my greatest accomplishments include-Directing all technology and network infrastructure operations that supported technology needs of the Kabul International Airport and 13 other locations throughout Afghanistan-Serving as a network infrastructure and cyber security expert for the U.S. Army’s strategic cyber protection organization-Leading network engineering and management efforts for a organization-Implementing process improvement initiatives that reduced trouble ticket resolution times from 72 hours to 24 hours.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

  2018

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Government
• Microsoft Office
• Information Security
• Cisco Routers
• Management
• Program Management
• Linux
• Ccna Security
• Sonicwall
• U.s. Department of Defense
• IT Management
• Operational Planning
• Military
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Border Gateway Protocol (Bgp)
• Dod
• National Security
• Network Security
• Dell Poweredge Servers
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Network Administration
• Cisco Asa
• Information Assurance
• Juniper Switches
• Routing Protocols
• Technical Support
• Troubleshooting
• Military Operations
• Information Technology
• Network Design
• Security Clearance
• Juniper Networks Products
• IT Project & Program Management
• Networking
• Army
• Firewalls
• Cisco Certified
• Open Shortest Path First (Ospf)