Christopher Gyening
Network Administrator @Pittsburgh International Airport
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WORK HISTORY
Network Administrator @Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Experienced Network Administrator proficient in VLAN configuration, network segmentation, and switch port assignments. Responsible for managing a complex enterprise network infrastructure including 40-50 Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) and 3 Main Distribution Frames (MDFs) across multiple facilities such as Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), Allegheny County Airport (AGC), and Atlantic Aviation. Skilled in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for creating and managing Virtual Networks (VNs), implementing robust authentication policies, and ensuring compliance.Actively monitor and maintain network performance using Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), SolarWinds, Netsight, and Panorama for Palo Alto firewalls. Serve as the first line of defense, quickly identifying, diagnosing, and resolving network incidents using diagnostic tools including Wireshark. Proficient in Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, structured cable management, fiber optic coordination, and documentation of network configurations and procedures.Collaborate closely with key stakeholders and vendors (Siemens, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, Wellington Power etc…) to ensure seamless infrastructure integration. Experienced in Disaster Recovery (DR), redundancy solutions, and failover protocols. Support and maintain critical network services such as DNS, Radius, DHCP servers, and both legacy and modern network hardware.
EDUCATION
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Military and Global Issues
Norwich University
Master of Arts (M.D.Y), Diplomacy: International Conflict Management
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER GYENING
A dedicated and highly skilled IT professional with 4+ years of hands-on experience specializing in configuring, troubleshooting, and managing complex Cisco and Extreme WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN infrastructures. Expertly proficient in Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), adept in navigating, managing, and deploying Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for advanced network security and authentication.My proven technical expertise includes comprehensive management of critical network services such as DNS, DHCP, Radius, TACACS, and VMware servers. Also experience with OSPF, BGP, ISIS, and EIRGP. With a background strengthened by over 6 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit environments, I excel at strategic planning, effective team leadership, and stakeholder collaboration. Additionally, my decade-long honorable service in the US Army has equipped me with exceptional discipline, integrity, and problem-solving skills.Currently advancing my professional qualifications by pursuing CCNA and ISC2 CC certifications, I continuously deepen my expertise in network switching, routing protocols, and emerging technologies. Passionate about network optimization, security, and innovation, I am committed to delivering reliable, secure, and efficient network solutions to support organizational success.
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