Gonzalo Ramirez-Fernandez
Technical Manager/Network Engineer
Escalon,CA
Summary
Accomplished Infrastructure and Network Engineer with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and over 8 years of experience in network engineering, systems administration, and telecommunications infrastructure. Proven track record designing and supporting large-scale networks across military, ISP, and enterprise environments. Skilled in BGP/OSPF routing, VPNs, VLANs, server administration (Windows/Linux/VMware/AWS), and cybersecurity best practices. Experienced technical leader with the ability to supervise teams, manage projects, and ensure secure, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Manager/Network Engineer
EzWave
Escalon, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Designed, deployed, and maintained network and telecommunication infrastructure across 12 tower sites, supporting thousands of end-users with high availability.
- Engineered and optimized BGP/OSPF routing, VLANs, VPNs, and authentication services (RADIUS, PPPoE, L2TP) to ensure secure, efficient connectivity.
- Implemented and administered server infrastructure on AWS CHR for out-of-band management. Integrated monitoring, such as Zabbix and Grafana for display, along with Graylog server.
- Directed infrastructure upgrades and migrations, improving network scalability, performance, and uptime.
- Provided technical leadership, supervised staff, developed procedures, and coordinated with vendors.
Telecommunications Technician/Network Engineer
Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Engineered and managed network and telecommunications services for over 200 users, maintaining 100% service availability in a mission-critical environment.
- Configured and administered routing, switching, and virtualization systems (Cisco, Juniper, VMware ESXi) to optimize infrastructure performance.
- Deployed and supported 30+ virtual machines to enhance resource allocation and network efficiency.
- Supervised and trained over 20 personnel in standard operating procedures for network operations, system deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Organized and delivered technical training for over 30 staff members on network administration and security best practices.
System Administrator
Army
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed Active Directory services and account security for 400 users, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding network infrastructure.
- Resolved 300+ technical support incidents, improving organizational productivity and system reliability.
- Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches, including patch management and system updates, to strengthen security posture.
- Supported cross-functional IT projects, collaborating with leadership to enhance overall system availability and cybersecurity readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Skills
Network Infrastructure (BGP,OSPF,VPNs,VLANs
Systems and Server Administration
Cybersecurity & information Assurance (Security CEH, MS Cybersecurity
Telecommunications System (Cisco, Mikrotik, Juniper, various wireless equipment
Technical Leadership & Training
Certification
Security+
Timeline
CCNA
09-2025
Technical Manager/Network Engineer
EzWave
04.2023 - Current
Telecommunications Technician/Network Engineer
Army
06.2020 - 03.2023
Security+
05-2019
System Administrator
Army
08.2015 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
05.2001 -