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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
Delivered first-time Azure Government Cloud access for approximately 30 remote sites and 180 users by configuring on-prem network devices and coordinating hybrid deployments across multiple IT teams
Increased network device provisioning throughput by 10 times, enabling faster service deployment to support urgent business needs through parallel configuration by deploying console server-supported staging environments
Improved speed and consistency of Cisco device provisioning by implementing text-based configuration scripts that streamlined manual CLI input in a restricted automation environment
Maintained NIST 800-53 and DISA STIG compliance across 3 Cisco networks, which included 1,200 routers and switches across 150 global sites, by deploying and hardening systems to meet evolving control guidance
Elevated team effectiveness and troubleshooting capability by mentoring other network administrators on enterprise network architecture and structured troubleshooting strategies
Improved reliability of remote site LANs by creating lifecycle and capacity planning strategies. These addressed port shortages at fast-growing sites and adjusted resources at underused locations
Intermediate Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory September 2020 - May 2022
Maintained reliable operation of a global, multi-network enterprise environment consisting of 1,200+ Cisco routers and switches across 150+ sites
Drove cross-team incident resolution by identifying root causes quickly and coordinating fixes across various IT teams
Enabled deployment of 802.1X certificate-based authentication at remote sites by configuring routers and switches to support necessary changes and ensuring project deadlines were met
Reduced deployment risk during the replacement of 16 Windows servers across eight global sites by identifying and executing required network changes while collaborating with several enterprise IT teams
Eliminated the need for on-site travel while bringing outlier network switches into compliance by developing a safe, remote process to convert uplink ports from access mode to trunk mode with minimal service disruption
Eliminated the need for on-site access while upgrading network architecture by developing a reliable remote process to convert switches from Layer 2 to Layer 3 operating modes with minimal service impact
Reduced troubleshooting times by 50 percent through leading the migration of DHCP services from network routers to Windows servers, creating a standardized environment
Developed enterprise DHCP standards for router-hosted services, providing a stable, supportable solution for 20 sites unable to transition to centralized Windows-based DHCP servers
Associate Network Administrator
Naval Nuclear Laboratory August 2016 - September 2020
Took responsibility for remote-site Cisco switches and production infrastructure within my first 90 days on the job
Ensured the continuous operation of two enterprise networks supporting 200 Cisco routers and 50 switches across 120 offices
Resolved connectivity issues at remote sites without on-site IT support by working directly with local user contacts and coordinating troubleshooting with enterprise IT teams
Maintained accurate enterprise network visibility by administering SolarWinds Orion monitoring tools, including inventory management, reporting, alerting, and dashboards
Migrated three SolarWinds Orion monitoring environments (12 servers total) to supported Windows Server OS versions, maintaining continuity of enterprise monitoring services
Developed and presented an enterprise strategy to improve voice and video performance by redesigning Cisco Quality of Service (QoS) implementations based on findings from a Cisco consulting assessment
PC Technician
TEKSystems October 2015 - January 2016
Supported an office relocation project by inventorying, packing, and redeploying user workstations with attention to asset tracking and equipment integrity
Deployed and configured user workstations in a new office environment, ensuring clean setups and matching individual desk and workspace preferences
Earned trust to support executive workstation relocations and Avaya VoIP deployments based on performance, professionalism, and attention to detail
Network Support Intern
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - April 2015
Extended internship throughout the academic year, based on performance and ability to take on increasing technical responsibility
Supported migration to SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor and IP Address Manager, helping to enhance enterprise network visibility
Performed hands-on infrastructure support, including rack-and-stack, cabling, decommissioning equipment, installing router hardware and licenses, and maintaining MDF environments
Configured and deployed infrastructure hardware, including UPS replacements and out-of-band management appliances, to improve reliability and manageability
Led secure e-waste disposal of over $250K in deprecated assets, ensuring proper handling and compliance with internal standards
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
Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Retrofit for Cloud Resume Challenge Lab
The Cloud Resume Challenge January 2026
Retrofitted an Azure lab with Bicep IaC for reliable, repeatable setup of Storage Accounts, Azure Functions, and Cosmos DB
Established pull request-based change controls with GitHub Actions to validate Bicep templates and execute ARM What-If previews prior to merging
Reduced risk by isolating each service in its own resource group and repository, using separate triggers for targeted deployments.

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