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Jakob Jonasson

Network Engineer · Grand Forks, ND

Network engineer with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and testing enterprise network solutions in Cisco environments across multi-site organizations. Background spans routing and switching architecture, VLAN segmentation, VPN/IPsec, OSPF, HSRP, 802.1X, wireless (9800 WLC), next-generation firewalls, and network security. Proven ability to scope requirements, design architectures, build and validate solutions, and execute migrations.

CCNA CompTIA Security+ ITIL 4 Foundation AWS Solutions Architect – Associate AWS CloudOps Engineer – Associate Ruckus Certified WiFi Associate

Experience

Network Engineer

Twotrees Technologies — Grand Forks, ND

Oct 2024 – Present

  • Led end-to-end network design and delivery for a multi-site acquisition, refreshing infrastructure across 5 sites and 400+ devices: Catalyst 9500 SVL core, 9300 access, 9800 WLC in HA SSO, HSRP-redundant OT network, 30-subnet segmentation, and next-gen firewalls. Created design docs, executed cutovers, and provided post-migration support.
  • Led CJIS compliance initiatives for county jail and 911 center clients, including VLAN segmentation design, BitLocker/FIPS enforcement, and 802.1X planning with NPS/EAP-TLS
  • Implemented Duo MFA for Cisco AnyConnect VPN and SonicWall SSLVPN using SAML SSO with Entra ID integration, including end-to-end configuration, testing, and documentation
  • Managed Veeam and Datto BCDR deployments across 100+ clients; configured backup jobs and Scale-Out Backup Repositories with offsite Azure storage, performed VM and file-level restores, and validated recoverability procedures
  • Led multiple SonicWall zero-day mitigations across 150+ firewalls and managed daily EDR/SOC triage
  • Deployed PRTG network monitoring using SNMP and NetFlow; established performance baselines, created automated alerts, and built a real-time status dashboard integrated with internal digital signage
  • Created and maintained network documentation including topology diagrams, equipment configurations, IP addressing schemes, and installation procedures across multi-site client environments

Data Center Technician

Core Scientific — Grand Forks, ND

Dec 2023 – Oct 2024

  • Installed, cabled, and maintained servers and networking equipment in a large-scale enterprise data center
  • Led deployment of 7,000+ assets, beating installation schedules and critical project deadlines
  • Developed Python tool to identify servers failing asset tracking systems, improving reporting accuracy

Central Sterile OR Liaison & Supervisor

Altru Health System / Duke Health

Jun 2016 – May 2024

  • Managed departmental operations, staffing, and procurement across sterile processing and surgical support functions
  • Conducted inventory audits and reconciled database records with on-hand stock

Education

Bachelors — Cloud and Network Engineering

Western Governors University

Completed July 2026

Technical Skills

Networking

Cisco IOS-XE, OSPF, HSRP, 802.1X/RADIUS, VLAN Segmentation, VPN/IPsec, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, Meraki, Aruba

Security

SonicWall, Sophos XGS, Datto EDR, Duo MFA/SAML SSO, NAC (802.1X/EAP-TLS), incident response, vulnerability and firmware lifecycle management

Backup & Recovery

Veeam Backup & Replication, Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR), Azure Blob Storage, Datto BCDR

Systems

Windows Server 2012–2025, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Linux (Ubuntu), PRTG

Automation & Cloud

Python, AWS (VPC, Security Groups, IAM, Lambda), Git

Projects

Multi-Site Network Takeover & Infrastructure Deployment

Food Manufacturing Client · 2026

Led full network takeover of a regional food manufacturing client across 5 sites — 400+ network devices, 20 subnets. Coordinated between client leadership, ISPs, and vendors to sequence a 5-day on-site network aquisition. Deployed Cisco 9500 SVL core, 9300 HSRP OT network pairs, and 9800 WLC HA SSO with foreign/anchor guest mobility architecture at each site. Decommissioned SD-WAN overlay, migrated to SonicWall NSA firewalls, and migrated sites from OSPF to static routes at request of client.

Cisco 9500/9300 9800 WLC HA SSO HSRP SonicWall Mobility Anchoring

CJIS Compliance Infrastructure

Law Enforcement Client · 2026

Designed and implemented CJIS-compliant network architecture for a law enforcement client. VLAN segmentation, BitLocker with FIPS 140-2 via TPM+PIN, 802.1X with NPS/EAP-TLS, AD CS on dedicated VM, and TLS hardening via GPO.

CJIS 802.1X FIPS AD CS

Hybrid Cloud Network Capstone Project

Western Governors University · 2026

Designed and implemented a hybrid on-prem/cloud network for a simulated retail client. IPsec site-to-site VPN to AWS, EC2 workloads, and security-group segmentation enforced between cloud resources and on-premises infrastructure.

AWS IPSec Network Segmentation AD CS

Contact

Email[email protected] GitHubgithub.com/jakobjonasson LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/jakob-jonasson
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