Hi, I'm Kennith Anderson.
I design, build, and maintain secure enterprise networks and infrastructure.
I'm a Network Engineer based in Mobile, Alabama with experience supporting
Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Dell, and Avaya networking environments. My work
focuses on reliable infrastructure, network security, wireless technologies,
and enterprise troubleshooting.
Beyond my professional work, I maintain an active home lab where I continue
learning virtualization, Linux administration, automation, and modern
networking technologies. I'm currently working toward earning my Cisco CCNA
certification while expanding my systems engineering knowledge.
I enjoy solving complex technical problems and building infrastructure that
is secure, scalable, and dependable.
Resume
Network Engineer
Mobile, Alabama
Network Engineer specializing in enterprise infrastructure, network security, wireless technologies, and systems administration. Experienced supporting reliable and secure wired and wireless environments while continuing to expand skills in modern networking and infrastructure technologies.
Technical Skills
- Cisco Networking
- Layer 2 / Layer 3 Switching
- Routing & Switching
- Fortinet Firewalls
- Aruba Wireless
- Enterprise Wireless Networks
- VPN Technologies
- Network Security
- Linux Administration
- Virtualization
- Infrastructure Troubleshooting
- Network Documentation
Certifications
- Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) Routing & Switching
- Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF)
- Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA)
- Currently pursuing Cisco CCNA certification
Professional Experience
Network Administrator — OWA Parks & Resort
2023 - Present
Technologies
Fortinet • Aruba • Mikrotik • Genetec • Axis
- Administer Aruba switching infrastructure, FortiGate firewalls, ClearPass NAC, enterprise wireless systems, and Genetec physical security integrations.
- Design and manage segmented network environments supporting corporate, IoT, security, payment processing, voice, and containment VLANs.
- Integrate security platforms including SentinelOne, ThreatLocker, Ivanti MDM, FortiAnalyzer, and Wazuh for automated compliance and incident response.
- Develop automation workflows using PowerShell, Docker, GitHub Actions, and API integrations to streamline network and security operations.
- Manage SNMP monitoring, network telemetry, logging, and infrastructure observability platforms including LibreNMS and vendor management tools
- Lead infrastructure security initiatives involving network access control, geoblocking, MFA enforcement, and endpoint containment strategies.
Network Technition — MCG Business Solutions
2020 - 2023
Technologies
Fortinet • Avaya • Dell • Cisco • Ubiquiti
- Install, configure, and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers accross diverse vendor platflorms
- Managed Fortinet FortiGates and Cisco ASA firewalls. Implement VPNs, segmentation, and secure remote access soultions
- Configure VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree on Cisco, Dell, and Extreme Networks equipment
- Utilized SolarWinds/N-able, and Wireshark for proactive monitoring, packet analysis, and root-cause resolution of network issues.
- Produced detailed network diagrams, change logs, and operational procedures to support audits and incident response.
- Coordinated with Fortinet TAC, Cisco SmartNet, Dell, and Extreme support teams for escalations, firmware updates, and advanced troubleshooting.
Homelab
- Virtualization environments
- Linux administration
- Network automation testing
- Enterprise networking simulations
- Infrastructure management practice
Projects
Home Lab Infrastructure
A personal enterprise-style lab environment used to develop skills in networking, virtualization, Linux administration, and infrastructure management.
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