Kelvin Tarver

About Kelvin Tarver

Network Security & Identity Engineer | Cisco ISE | Zero Trust | Large Enterprise & HealthcareI’m a network and security engineer with 30+ years in IT and 25+ years designing and supporting enterprise networks, specializing in identity-driven security and network access control.My focus is helping organizations secure complex environments by integrating network infrastructure, identity, and visibility platforms into a cohesive security architecture.Over the past decade I’ve concentrated on network security engineering and identity-based access control, leading design and implementation projects across healthcare, government, and large enterprise environments.My experience includes architecting and delivering solutions such as:• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) – Wired, Wireless, VPN, and TACACS+ deployments• Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) – Firewall architecture and implementation• Cisco Duo – Multi-factor authentication and secure access• Cisco Secure Network Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch) – Network visibility and threat detectionI typically work in post-sales professional services roles, leading the delivery lifecycle from:Architecture → Design → Implementation → Documentation → Knowledge Transfer → Post-deployment support.Colleagues and clients know me for being detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to translate complex security concepts into practical solutions that engineering teams can operate and maintain.Outside of technology, I’m a lifelong **New York Giants and New York Knicks fan.

Experience

1. Technical Consultant Ii, Government Security Delivery

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   Feb 2019 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• City University of New York - New York Technical College

  Associates, Accounting

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science, Technical Management; Network and Communications Management

Skills

• Mpls
• Bgp4
• Wan
• Hands-on Configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches
• Network Administration
• Wide Area Network (Wan)
• Firewalls
• Routing
• Frame Relay
• Vtp
• Asa
• Voip
• Data Center
• Cisco Nexus
• Cisco Technologies
• Telephony
• Qos
• Ccnp
• Dmvpn
• Technical Support
• Visual Basic
• Eigrp
• Cisco Routers
• Network Engineering
• Servers
• Sip
• Security
• Cisco Ios
• Vlan
• Ccnp - Currently Pursuing Recertification
• Networking
• Network Design
• Switches
• Troubleshooting
• Ip Telephony/Voip
• Software Documentation
• Bgp
• Management
• Routing Protocols
• Virtualization