Jason Nix

About Jason Nix

With a strong foundation in IT and years of hands-on experience in network and systems administration, I specialize in troubleshooting, engineering, and supporting critical infrastructure. I hold multiple current IT certifications and have worked across diverse industries, delivering top-tier service to clients, and managing complex environments of servers, routers, phones, access points, firewalls, and switches.I’m passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, and I thrive in dynamic settings where I can continuously learn and grow. My expertise spans:Network Engineering & TroubleshootingNetwork Deployment & DesignProject Management & Team CoordinatingSystems AdministrationFirewall ManagementRemote Desktop SupportContinuous Shipping of IT Hardware Parts & DevicesWindows Linux Server EngineeringCurrently, I serve as a Cisco Network Engineer for a leading midstream company in the oil and gas sector, where I support and optimize the network infrastructure critical to operations.I am always looking for opportunities to apply my technical knowledge to improve systems, enhance performance, and provide seamless support to end-users and teams.

Experience

1. Cisco Network Engineer

   EPMA

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Support enterprise and industrial networks across multiple regions within a Network Operations environment- Deploy, stage, and configure Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure for new sites, SD-WANrefreshes, and lifecycle replacements- Administer Cisco ISE for network authentication and policy enforcement across wired and wireless environments- Implement and support 802.1X authentication using RADIUS and certificate-based (EAP-TLS) methods- Configure and manage TACACS+ authentication for secure administrative access and role-based control of networkdevices- Integrate ISE with Active Directory for centralized services- Troubleshoot authentication failures using ISE logs, RADIUS monitoring, and policy analysis- Manage firewall deployments and policy configurations using Cisco FMC and ASA platforms- Support DIA, MPLS, Starlink, and Layer 2 circuit deployments- Contribute to SD-WAN refresh initiatives and corporate network standardization efforts- Utilize SolarWinds, Infoblox (IPAM), NetBox (DCIM), ServiceNow, and Azure DevOps for monitoring, documentation,and change tracking- Translate technical work into Azure DevOps tasks for visibility and accountability- Support OT/SCADA network environments while maintaining security and uptime standards

Education

• Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City

  Associate of Science, Chemistry

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF

  O2O, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

• Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology

  Associate of Science - AS, Chemistry

  2021