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Eric Swantek

Pittsburgh, PA | (412-346-8188) | [email protected] | LinkedIn

EXPERIENCE

Advanced Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory May 2022 - August 2024
Collaborated with multiple IT teams to deploy infrastructure changes enabling remote sites to access Azure Government Cloud resources from on-premises
Developed and deployed device staging areas supported by console servers, allowing for rapid mass configuration of new network equipment
Implemented text-based configuration scripts for Cisco hardware, streamlining manual CLI input for faster, more reliable device provisioning
Deployed and maintained Cisco network infrastructure while ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 standards and DISA STIG hardening requirements
Mentored junior-level network administrators in enterprise architecture and troubleshooting strategies
Developed life cycle strategy for remote site LAN equipment
Intermediate Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory September 2020 - May 2022
Became a trusted resource for resolving cross-team technical issues by quickly identifying root causes and working with other IT admins to deliver fast, reliable solutions
Maintained a large-scale multi-network enterprise environment consisting of 1200+ Cisco routers and switches across 150 sites globally
Deployed infrastructure changes to support 802.1x certificate-based authentication at remote sites, enabling the network team to meet project deadlines
Supported replacement of 16 aging Windows servers across 8 sites by completing required network changes before, during, and after hardware upgrades
Pioneered process for remotely converting network switch uplinks from access mode to trunk mode with little to no network disruption
Pioneered process for remotely converting network switches from Layer 2 to Layer 3 operating modes, reducing the need for physical access to complete this change
Lead the migration of DHCP services from network routers to Windows servers, reducing troubleshooting times by 50%
Developed enterprise standards for DHCP server configurations hosted on network routers
Associate Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory August 2016 - September 2020
Took ownership of Cisco network switches at remote sites within the first 90 days on the job
Ensured continuous operation of two networks consisting of 200 Cisco routers and 50 switches for 120 offices
Collaborated with end users at remote sites and IT groups to identify and resolve connectivity issues
Maintained SolarWinds Orion enterprise monitoring tools, ensuring accurate inventory, reporting, alerting, and dashboard functionality
Accomplished migration of multiple SolarWinds Orion enterprise monitoring instances to supported Windows Server OS versions
Devised and presented a strategy for overhauling network traffic optimization through updated implementation of Cisco QoS
PC Technician
TEKSystems October 2015 - January 2016
Supported office move by inventorying and packing user workstations
Deployed user workstations at the new office building, maintaining a clean setup and aligning with preferred desk arrangements
Trusted with executive relocations and Avaya VOIP deployments based on consistent performance and professionalism
Network Support Intern
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - April 2015
Continued internship throughout the school year via extension due to performance
Accomplished migration to SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and IP Address Manager
Led e-waste cleanup effort, securely disposing over $250k in deprecated assets
Maintained TVs that displayed IT monitoring dashboards by checking for and correcting issues via VMWare
Configured and deployed new UPS units to replace aging power backup equipment
Configured and deployed out-of-band management appliances
Installed router hardware components and software licensing
Performed tier 1 troubleshooting for networking and server devices
Maintained MDF by racking, cabling new devices, and decommissioning old devices
Coordinated with co-location provider, ensuring timely shipping and receiving of equipment

PROJECTS

Enterprise WAN & Data Center "All Tech" Lab
December 2025
Designed and deployed a multisite WAN environment in GNS3 using MPLS L3VPN, VRFs, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, ASA IPsec VPNs, and multitiered data center switching. Modeled real-world enterprise and cloud-integrated architectures to deepen expertise in segmentation, routing design, traffic engineering, and security
Completed a 360° networking upskilling initiative, mastering service provider, enterprise, and security technologies through hands-on design, implementation, and troubleshooting
Validated multi-site on-prem/cloud network architectures by designing and deploying an enterprise-grade WAN lab featuring MPLS L3VPN, VRF segmentation, multi-protocol routing (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS), and data center switching
Built and troubleshot end-to-end connectivity across complex topologies, using packet-level analysis (Wireshark), ASA packet-tracer, and structured traceroute methodology to isolate forwarding, convergence, and security-policy issues
Personal Website
The Cloud Resume Challenge December 2024
Built and deployed a cloud-hosted resume website as part of the Cloud Resume Challenge, demonstrating proficiency with Azure services and CI/CD automation while rapidly developing cloud engineering skills
Designed and implemented the serverless backend using Azure Functions and CosmosDB to enable dynamic visitor tracking and real-time data updates, highlighting ability to architect and deploy modern cloud components

CERTIFICATIONS

AZ-700 Azure Network Engineer Associate
April 2025 - April 2027
AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
January 2025 - January 2027
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
July 2024
Cisco Certified Network Associate
July 2019 - November 2024

EDUCATION

BS in Computer Information Systems
August 2011 - May 2015