Eddy Abanum - Network Administrator for Cisco Networks

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Emmendingen, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

7 months

Network Administrator

Knauf Bayern

Management of firewalls (Securepoint)
Operation and maintenance of the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
Operation and patching of IoT devices in the hazard management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP-to-serial converters)
Support with the integration of security technology into existing IT infrastructures
Planning and implementation of network segmentation and separation
Transfer and implementation of solutions in other plants
Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service, FNT/Command Manager Console, Service Now, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW.

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years 7 months

IT Network Planning Consultant

Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG

Expansion and modernization of existing systems and architectures
Active participation in projects and in the creation of current-state and target architectures to support decision-making
Implementation and management of security measures in the network
Analysis and resolution of network problems
Network segmentation, configuration, management, and monitoring of network devices
Tools used: Command-FNT, Cisco, Catalyst, Nexus, Splunk, SNOW, Network Service Manager, Visio Manager, Micro Focus Network Automation, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, DNA-Center.

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

7 months

Munich, Germany

IT Network Administrator

Stahlgruber / PV Automotive GmbH

Planning, configuration, and administration of the WLAN and network infrastructure
Analysis and resolution of network problems, as well as the creation and implementation of technical concepts
Implementation and management of HCI environments
Migration from Checkpoint to FortiGate firewalls with a focus on IT security
Integration of Cisco ISE with data sources such as AD, LDAP, and Intune
Configuration of authentication and authorization policies for user authentication
Administration and maintenance of the NAC solution in use
Independent implementation of IT projects and maintenance of the required documentation
Tools used: Cisco ASA, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Checkpoint, Fortinet (WAF), Cisco ISE, Wireshark, Meraki, Secure Pulse, Bluecoat Proxy, PRTG, Aruba Mobility Master, Cloudflare, Network Service Manager, Extrem NMS, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Service Now, Confluence, Active Directory, Cisco DNAC, ACI.

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

5 months

Interim IT Service Manager

Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH

Ensuring the correctness and integrity of relevant hardware and software applications
Creating training plans for team members and other employees
Managing the department's annual budgets and reporting to senior management
Initiating and managing major IT projects in accordance with business requirements and budget constraints, including system updates and migrations

Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year

Network Administrator

Liebherr Bayern

POC for all technical and infrastructure-related matters and communication between management and the IT department
Management of the IT pool and scheduled delivery of agreed services
Initiation of quality improvement measures and management of escalations
Independent administration and monitoring of the global network environment (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
Creation of HLDs, network segmentation, 2nd & 3rd Level Support
Analysis, classification, and resolution of system errors; configuration of routers & switches according to best practices
Support with international network rollouts
Integration of Cisco ISE with AD, LDAP, and Intune; configuration of AAA policies, EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TLS
Profiling and posturing of user devices; TACACS configuration for device management
Configuration of switches and WLCs for user authentication and authorization
Migration project involving routers, switches, and access points; configuration and administration of Cisco WSA and Checkpoint
L3 Network Support via ticketing tool
Tools used: Wireshark, Infoblox, Command, FNT, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, DNA-Center, Network Service Manager, Pathfinder, PRTG, Extreme, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager Console, Prime, Active Directory.

Dec 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year

Denmark

Field Engineer

AVASO Technology Solutions

Migration project involving a large number of routers and switches, as well as SD-Access & SD-WAN implementation
L3 Network Support via ticketing tool
Setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN: OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, MVRF; WLAN: Cisco & Extreme Networks)
Incident and Problem Management in accordance with ITIL V3
Firewall configuration and maintenance: rules, policies, ACLs, updates, patches, firmware upgrades
Network security: monitoring and mitigation of threats
Tools used: Checkpoint, Nagios, DNA-Center, Wireshark, PRTG, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst 9200-9400, Cisco 55X, Catalyst 1000, Nexus 2000/5000/9000, ASR4000, CGR 1000, ISR1000, HPSM, ServiceNow, JIRA, Fortinet.

Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 6 months

Access and Security Specialist

Endress+Hauser

Network administration and business-as-usual activities in the data network
L3 Network Support via ticketing tool
Incident and Problem Management in accordance with ITIL V3
Setup and maintenance of the corporate switched and routed network (LAN, WAN: OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, MVRF; WLAN: Cisco & Extreme Networks; VoIP IPT)
Troubleshooting and provider management
Management of daily network operations nationally and internationally
Administration and troubleshooting of wireless networks
Administration of Infoblox Grid Manager, DNS, DHCP, IPAM; IP subnet migration and DNS entries; site-to-site VPN configuration
NAC, access control administration and policy management
Tools used: Checkpoint, SonicWALL, Nagios, PRTG, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, FNT/Command, Cisco ASA, Cisco Catalyst, Extreme Networks, Cisco WLC, Cisco Prime, Cisco ISE, Cisco Unity Express, Nexus, Service Manager Radius Server, Active Directory, HPSM, ServiceNow.

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

1 year 2 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Infrastructure Engineer

Metro Group Einzelhandel

Project work at the largest German Checkpoint environment at Metro Systems, in German
Active Directory administration
Configuration and administration of Cisco WSA
Implementation and configuration of the enterprise-level Checkpoint environment (HLD, LLD, technical documentation, PoC, use cases)
Administration and configuration of Cisco Prime
Operation and further development of the wireless network infrastructure
Administration and configuration of Cisco router and Catalyst switch environments
Support for migration and transformation projects (Bluecoat Proxy to Checkpoint firewalls, multi-data-center environment)
Review of rules with AlgoSec, rule creation, NAT rules, policy enhancements, system upgrades, site-to-site VPN configuration
RMA hardware replacement at production sites, firewall deployment configuration, incident management, system monitoring, communication with IT departments

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

9 months

Mannheim, Germany

Infrastructure Analyst

John Deere

Network segmentation and operational work on network devices (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, routers)
Integration of WLANs (Cisco 2500, 5500, 8500) with roaming profiles globally via Cisco Prime
WAN (OSPF, BGP, IBGP, MPLS, VRF) and LAN infrastructure management
Cisco image upgrades, software maintenance and system monitoring
Service Desk, Incident, Change and Release Management
RMA hardware replacement and configuration restoration
Troubleshooting in complex network environments
Access Security Management
Tools used: Splunk, Cisco Prime, Infoblox, Command, FNT, HP Service Manager, Active Directory, ServiceNow, Cisco ISE, Cisco WLAN Controller, Aruba, ACS Server, Cisco ASA.

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

2 years 1 month

Provider Management

BASF Ludwigshafen

Incident, Change and Release Management
Second Level Support (WAN, LAN/WLAN troubleshooting)
Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and administration of IP networks and components
Maintenance and renegotiation of service contracts with WAN providers
Consulting and recommendations for WAN design and hardware installation
Preparation for the procurement of hardware and software inventory
Definition of task packages and monitoring of work progress
Organization and management of meetings; approval of minutes, RMA
Management of the IT team and providers at customer sites
Tools used: Active Directory, Cisco WLAN Controller, ServiceNow, Jira, Lotus Notes, NICS (CMS), MS Visio, IPAM, Proviso Monitoring, gAHD.

Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

10 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (T-Systems)

Operation and further development of the LAN/WAN network infrastructure
Administration and configuration of Cisco routers and Catalyst switches (2960, 45xx, 65xx, Nexus)
Configuration of Cisco ASA firewall systems
Incident management
Software installation and updates
Tools used: Active Directory, Nagios, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA, Cisco WLAN Controller, ACS Server, Remedy, Service, Riverbed, Manager Console, IPAM.

Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

9 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Administrator

Datagroup

LAN architecture, VLAN and WLAN IP address planning
Installation and configuration of network components

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

System Administrator

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt

Switching, routing, troubleshooting and administration of IP networks and their applications
Installation, configuration and administration of software systems
Installation, configuration and management of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and AEP
Network security through implementation of 802.1x, RADIUS Server (Cisco ISE) and Active Directory
On-site, telephone and remote support
System monitoring and troubleshooting
Technical coordination and preparation of technical documentation and reports
On-site support and network management, setup of network workstations and management of technical equipment (telephones, printers, copiers)
Processing and escalation of incident and request tickets
Tools used: Tivoli, Cisco ISE, Cisco Works LMS, Sniffer, Nagios, ELO, BMC Remedy.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Stuttgart, Germany

Intern Enterprise Architecture Management & Governance

Daimler AG

1st and 2nd level support for internal end users (Windows 2008, Office XP, Lotus Notes, Outlook)
Receiving, classifying and processing incident reports by telephone, ticket system and email
Forwarding incidents and documenting them in the Remedy ticket system
Support and problem analysis in the event of incidents
System monitoring and troubleshooting
Administration of IP networks including remote access
Setup of network workstations and management of technical equipment (telephones, printers, copiers)
Creating user profiles in Active Directory
Preparation of training and presentation materials and translation of various documents into English

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Chemical, and Construction.

Information Technology

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Chemical

Construction

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Procurement, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Operations

Procurement

Project Management

Summary

Several years of professional experience in the implementation and support of IT data networks.

Strong experience working with customers from various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and telecommunications.

I have expertise in switching and routing, as well as good knowledge of firewalls and the administration of Cisco Corporate Wireless Network.

Extensive experience working with various modules and applications, with the ability to understand customer requirements, assign them to a technical solution, and prevent them from occurring again in the future.

I am an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and good intercultural competence.

I would be happy to take on new challenges.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

Akademie für Datenverarbeitung

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

Fachhochschule Böblingen

Business Informatics · Böblingen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

University of Benin

Production Engineering · Benin City, Nigeria

Certifications & licenses

Cisco

Fortinet

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Information Technology 5 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Denmark)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Network Administrator, IT Network Planning Consultant, IT Network Administrator

Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Member since

June 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Eddy is based in Emmendingen, Germany.

Eddy speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced).

Eddy has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Eddy has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Eddy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Eddy would be well-suited for roles such as: Network Administrator, IT Network Planning Consultant, IT Network Administrator.

Eddy's most recent position is Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern.

In recent years, Eddy has worked for Knauf Bayern, Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH & Co. KG, Stahlgruber / PV Automotive GmbH, Master Builders Solutions Deutschland GmbH, and Liebherr Bayern.

Eddy is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Banking and Finance. Eddy also has some experience in Manufacturing, Chemical, and Retail.

Eddy is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Procurement. Eddy also has some experience in Project Management.

Eddy has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Eddy has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

Eddy holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from Fachhochschule Böblingen and a Bachelor in Production Engineering from University of Benin.

Eddy has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: CCNP, CCNA R&S, and CCNA Security.

Eddy is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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